Zwilling Pro vs Professional 'S' - What's the difference in these German knives?

Find out the difference between these two iconic knife series from Zwilling J.A. Henckels. The newly designed Zwilling Pro is available in two different chef's knife shapes and a wide variety of blades, while the Zwilling Professional "S" still offers that timeless full bolster design. Which is your pick?

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This Zwilling Pro Chef's Knife features an extra wide blade, ideal for chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing of fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and more. Zwilling Pro is designed by architect and designer Matteo Thun, offering beauty and function with a classic design. The wedge-shaped blade and half bolster allows you to cut along the entire length of the blade. The unique curved bolster supports your thumb for extra grip, comfort, control and safety. This entire collection features precision forged knives made from a single piece of Zwilling exclusive high carbon stainless steel. As a result, the knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. In addition, the steel blade goes through a special ice-hardening process called Friodur. This process changes the molecular structure of the steel improving the cutting properties providing a remarkably sharp blade and ensures a long lasting cutting edge. Each knife is hand sharpened, polished and laser controlled to assure the cutting edge is accurate along the full length of the blade. The blade is enhanced with a traditional 3-riveted resin handle. Made in Germany with a lifetime warranty.

The Zwilling Professional S Chef's Knife is perfect for slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing of fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and even smashing garlic. Zwilling Professional S delivers outstanding cutting performance and used worldwide by professional and home chefs. This entire collection features precision forged knives made from a single piece of Zwilling exclusive high carbon stainless steel. As a result, the knives have improved quality consistency, lasting sharpness, and perfect geometry. In addition, the steel blade goes through a special ice-hardening process called Friodur. This process changes the molecular structure of the steel improving the cutting properties providing a remarkably sharp blade and ensures a long lasting cutting edge. Each knife is hand sharpened, polished and laser controlled to assure the cutting edge is accurate along the full length of the blade. The blade is enhanced with a traditional 3-riveted comfortable handle. Made in Germany with a lifetime warranty.

[DavidMachiavello]

Perhaps the biggest thing about the new bolster design is that the edge from heel to tip will always be flush on the cutting board even after years of sharpening. Every time the blade is sharpened you lose a little bit of the edge. On the "Professional S" the bolster will eventually prevent you from keeping the edge flush with the cutting board, particularly around the heel, and there will be a gap.

[JustMe-hfwt]

I really need to change my knife set that I bought as a student for my first apartment when I was almost always broke so I then bought the Miracle Blade knife set you still see advertized on TV which I still use some 10 years later. Now that I can afford to splurge and also changed my kitchen and appliances I want to also invest in a top quality knife set that will outlast me. My problem though is that I dont know a thing about knives and will do my purchase online so I have no clue of the feel of the knives in my hand nor do I have time to walk into a specialized store either to test them out. The best deal that I found online in Canada but still expensive is the 20 piece Zwilling Pro with block that also comes with a complementary hand held knife sharpener from Costco. They also have the best return policy just incase. My only worry is that I will find this set to professional and intimidating to use plus I am not used to hand washing and drying any of my utensils either so my worry is that the set will just end up as an expensive decoration on my counter.

[radugirbea]

The most important difference is the type of cuts. Zwilling Professional S has a much thinner blade in section. The cut is much finer. Cutting is similar to cutting a razor blade. The bolster from Professional S has the roll to stop the blade from buckling and also to not hurt the hand. Cutting with Zwilling Pro is coarser, the blade is thicker in section, the blade lasts longer, the knife is heavier. Zwilling Professional S is suitable for people with a fine demeanor.

[michaelgebhard]

Thanks for the awesome review! I just purchased the 18 piece pro-s block set and was wondering what the actual differences are. This certainly clarified it for me and I’m confident I made the right choice now in my purchase!

[williamzito-kk]

why does the slim line pro handle took smaller aand how can I order the original ??

[seihaz]

nice review plan to purchase 1 this year.

[luke]

So I have the henckels international knives from a set - about $85. Are these knives high quality? What is the difference between those chef knives in the set and other henckel zwilling chef knives?

Do I need to upgrade my chef knife?

[willfishing]

I've had the Pro S for 12 years now, It's getting pretty rough looking, the resin is chipping ect. I was going to replace it, but I think I'm going to try and restore it first...

[procekim]

I went to a shop today, because they had a sale on pro S, 6 pieces including wooden block for 250 euros. I just could not buy them even for this great price. I just hated the handle. Pity they did not have the Kramer's Euro essential or 1771 knives.

[kipling]

Why is the Pro S almost 2x the price of the Pro? I believe the Pro S has a more expensive/better formula stainless steel. On the Henkel website, the Pro steel is described simply as "Special Formula High-Carbon NO STAIN stainless steel, " whereas the Pro S is additionally described as, "57 Rockwell Hardness = excellent edge retention." Am I correct?

[JeffDolls]

I have a possibility to choose between a 'Four star' and a Profesional S .I'm not shure yet.

[ulogy]

Wait. Burrfection has a second channel?

[ClarkS]

Can you go over the differences in zwilling pure line vs other zwilling thanks!

[einundsiebenziger]

The steel that's used for these knives is neither "high carbon" (0.5 % is not high) and it's also not "exclusive to Zwilling". Was it that that C&M made you say stuff like that why you started your own channel?

[sultanabran]

this is nothing more than a Zwilling advertisment