Product Review · Kitchen Knife Sets · #3 Ranked
Zwilling Pro 7-Piece
Forged German 7-piece set with room for steak knives · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 84
Zwilling's Pro line is forged from one piece of special-formula steel and ice-hardened, and the rubric rewards that with Quality 92 and Reliability 86. Satisfaction is 92 after a 2-point trim, because the 4.7-star average rests on just 159 ratings. Value is the caveat at 70. At $369.95 you get four knives, shears and a steel, which is $240.95 more than the Mercer Genesis M20000 6-Piece for one fewer knife. What you pay for is the curved bolster, the laser-controlled edge and a block with six open steak-knife slots to grow into.
What you're getting
- Knives: 8-inch chef's, 8-inch bread, 5.5-inch prep, 4-inch paring
- Kitchen shears and sharpening steel included
- SIGMAFORGE: forged from one piece of high-carbon NO STAIN steel
- FRIODUR ice-hardened blades
- Precision-honed blade with a laser-controlled edge
- Curved bolster supports a pinch grip
- Block has extra slots, including 6 for steak knives
- Steak knives not included; 4 knives for $369.95
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 4 forged knives + shears + steel
- Ice-hardened FRIODUR blades
- 6 open steak-knife slots
- Price$369.95
- TierForged German 7-piece set with room for steak knives
- Category rank#3 of 10
Should you buy the Zwilling Pro 7-Piece?
The Zwilling Pro 7-Piece is for a cook who already knows German knives and wants a lifetime core set to build on. At $369.95 it ranks #3 of 10 in our Kitchen Knife Sets category. The curved bolster suits a pinch grip, and the block leaves room for steak knives later. If you want the same maker for $70 less, the Zwilling Four Star 8-Piece adds a serrated utility knife. If you prefer a lighter, thinner edge, look at the Global G-2338 3-Piece.
Where it earns its score
- Quality is 92. One-piece SIGMAFORGE blades, FRIODUR ice-hardening and a laser-controlled edge are Zwilling's top-shelf German build.
- Curved bolster. The sloped bolster lets your thumb and finger rest on the blade for a pinch grip, which gives more control on fine cuts.
- Room to grow. The block has spare slots, including six sized for steak knives, so it does not need replacing when the set expands.
- Lifetime coverage. Zwilling backs its cutlery with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, which scores 95.
What to know first
- Value is the lowest factor at 70. $369.95 buys four knives; the Mercer Genesis M20000 6-Piece gives you five forged knives for $129.00.
- Only 159 ratings. The 4.7-star average is strong but rests on a small sample, which trims Satisfaction to 92.
- Low stock. The listing showed only 4 left on Sept 24, 2026, so check the price before you buy.
Our verdict
The Zwilling Pro 7-Piece scores 84, a Good Buy and #3 in our Kitchen Knife Sets category, carried by Quality (92), Satisfaction (92) and Reliability (86). Buy it if you want a forged German core set with a pinch-grip bolster and a block that grows with you. If the $369.95 price is the sticking point, the Mercer Genesis M20000 6-Piece (87) delivers forged blades for $129.00.
Mercer Genesis M20000 6-Piece
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between Zwilling Pro and Four Star?
Both are forged in one piece from Zwilling's special-formula steel. Pro adds a curved bolster built for a pinch grip, while Four Star uses a molded handle with a full bolster.
Does the Zwilling Pro 7-piece set include steak knives?
No. The block has six extra slots for steak knives, but they are sold separately.
Are Zwilling Pro knives dishwasher safe?
Hand washing is recommended to protect the edge and handle. Dry the knives right away before returning them to the block.
Ready to check it out?
Zwilling Pro 7-Piece · ViperScore 84 · Good Buy · $369.95
How the other 9 kitchen knife sets scored
87Mercer Genesis M20000 6-Piece
85Cuisinart C77SS-15PK 15-Piece
84Wüsthof Classic 7-Piece
83Henckels Statement 15-Piece
83Zwilling Four Star 8-Piece
82Global G-2338 3-Piece
82Shun Classic 6-Piece
80McCook 15-Piece Block Set
80HexClad Damascus 6-Piece
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