Henckels Modernist Knife Block Set 13 Piece
- 13-piece block set, black hardwood block
- 8 inch chef knife, 8 inch bread knife, 7 inch hollow edge santoku
- 3 and 4 inch paring knives, 5 inch serrated utility knife
- Four 4.5 inch steak knives
- Kitchen shears and **9 inch sharpening steel**
- Dishwasher or hand wash cleanup
- Fully forged bolster construction
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A complete block set that covers prep, bread and steak service, with a steel for honing. The listing does not give a blade steel grade or the block footprint.
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ASIN: B01NA0NCLOCategory: Knife Sets
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Overview
Not a single knife, this Henckels Modernist is a full block set holding paring, utility, santoku, chef and bread knives along with steak knives, shears and a sharpening steel. A black hardwood block stores everything.
Reason to buy is breadth: nearly every knife a home kitchen uses arrives in one block with shears and a steel, and the blades are called stain and rust free. The limitation is that the listing leans on sharpness claims and gives no steel grade, hardness or block dimensions.
Who it's for
Families and hosts who cook daily and serve steak at the table get the full range in one block. Minimalists, and cooks with little counter room, will use few of the pieces.
Pros and cons
- Thirteen pieces in one block
- Steak knives included
- Kitchen shears included
- Sharpening steel included
- Steel grade, hardness and handle material not listed
- Block takes counter space
- Many pieces suit only larger kitchens
Performance notes
A forged bolster adds weight at the heel for balance and strength where the blade meets the handle. The satin finished blades are honed at the factory, and the included steel realigns edges between sharpenings. The serrated pieces cut by sawing and the hollow edge santoku releases food from the blade.
Specifications
| Brand | Henckels |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 8 incheshigher than 52% of 28 knife sets |
| Construction & materials | |
| Construction Type | Fully forged bolster |
| Color | Black |
| Holder material | Black hardwood |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 3 and 4 inch paring knives, 5 inch serrated utility knife, 7 inch hollow edge santoku, 8 inch chef knife, 8 inch bread knife, four 4.5 inch steak knives, kitchen shears, 9 inch sharpening steel, black hardwood block |
| Pieces | 13 |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Satin finished |
| Set Name | Modernist 13-piece knife block set |
| Care | Dishwasher or hand wash |
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Frequently asked questions
What comes in the Henckels Modernist 13 piece block set?
Two paring knives, a serrated utility knife, a hollow edge santoku, a chef knife, a bread knife, four steak knives, kitchen shears, a sharpening steel and a black hardwood block.
Is the Henckels Modernist knife set dishwasher safe?
The listing says cleanup can be done in the dishwasher or by hand.
Does the Henckels Modernist block set include a honing tool?
Yes, a sharpening steel is part of the set.