20-Piece Henckels Modernist Forged Stainless Steel Knife Set – 8 Steak Knives & Self-Sharpening Block

Equip the kitchen with the Henckels Modernist 20-Piece Self-Sharpening Knife Block Set. This comprehensive collection includes 10 food-preparation knives, eight steak knives, kitchen shears, and a self-sharpening storage block.

The knives feature high-quality German stainless steel blades, fully forged bolster construction, satin finishes, and lightweight stainless steel handles with fingerprint-resistant sandblasted texture.

Key Features

• Comprehensive 20-piece kitchen knife collection

• Includes 10 food-preparation knives

• Eight matching 4.5" steak knives

• Self-sharpening block maintains compatible fine-edge knives

• Labeled slots help identify proper knife placement

• High-quality German stainless steel blades

• Fully forged bolster construction

• Balanced transition from blade to handle

• Satin-finished blades support precise cutting

• Lightweight, ergonomic stainless steel handles

• Fingerprint-resistant sandblasted handle texture

• Polished end caps with embossed logos

• Kitchen shears included

• Dishwasher safe

• Hand washing recommended to protect the knives’ finish and edges

Specifications

• Brand: Henckels

• Collection: Modernist

• Model: 17503-020

• Product Type: Self-Sharpening Knife Block Set

• Number of Pieces: 20

• Food-Preparation Knives: 10

• Steak Knives: 8

• Kitchen Shears: 1

• Storage Blocks: 1

• Blade Material: German Stainless Steel

• Blade Finish: Satin

• Construction: Forged

• Bolster Type: Fully Forged

• Handle Material: Stainless Steel

• Handle Texture: Sandblasted and Fingerprint Resistant

• Handle End Cap: Polished with Embossed Logo

• Primary Color: Silver

• Knife Block Type: Self-Sharpening

• Dishwasher Safe: Yes

• Recommended Cleaning Method: Hand Wash

“German stainless steel” describes the blade material and does not necessarily indicate that the knives were manufactured in Germany.

Included Food-Preparation Knives

• 1 3" Paring knife

• 1 4" Paring knife

• 1 5" Serrated utility knife

• 1 5.5" Prep knife

• 1 5.5" Boning knife

• 1 6" Utility knife

• 1 7" Hollow-edge Santoku knife

• 1 8" Bread knife

• 1 8" Carving knife

• 1 8" Chef’s knife

Additional Included Pieces

• 8 4.5" Serrated steak knives

• 1 Kitchen shears

• 1 Self-sharpening knife block

What’s Included

• 10 Food-preparation knives

• 8 Serrated steak knives

• 1 Pair of kitchen shears

• 1 Self-sharpening storage block

• 20 Pieces total

A separate honing steel, cutting board, blade guards, and countertop sharpener are not listed as included.

Knife Uses

• Paring Knives: Peeling, coring, trimming, and detailed preparation

• Serrated Utility Knife: Tomatoes, sandwiches, citrus, and foods with delicate interiors

• Prep Knife: Everyday slicing and ingredient preparation

• Boning Knife: Trimming meat and separating meat from bones

• Utility Knife: Medium-size slicing and preparation tasks

• Santoku Knife: Chopping, slicing, and dicing

• Bread Knife: Bread, cakes, and other baked goods

• Carving Knife: Slicing cooked meat, poultry, and roasts

• Chef’s Knife: General chopping, mincing, slicing, and dicing

• Steak Knives: Individual place-setting use for cooked meats

• Kitchen Shears: Cutting herbs, packaging, and selected food items

Ideal For

• Everyday home cooking

• Complete kitchen cutlery replacement

• Meal preparation and entertaining

• Families needing eight steak knives

• Meat, vegetable, and bread preparation

• Buyers wanting built-in edge maintenance

• Modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances

• Wedding and housewarming gifts

• Home cooks seeking a coordinated knife collection

Why It Stands Out

This set provides more knife variety than a basic block collection. Separate paring, prep, boning, utility, Santoku, bread, carving, and chef’s knives allow users to select a blade suited to each preparation task.

The self-sharpening block maintains compatible fine-edge knives as they are removed and returned to their designated slots. Eight matching steak knives and kitchen shears complete the 20-piece collection.

Self-Sharpening Block Information

• Place each knife only in its correctly labeled slot.

• Compatible fine-edge knives are sharpened as they are removed from or returned to the block.

• Serrated blades generally use storage slots without the same fine-edge sharpening action.

• Do not force a knife into an incorrect slot.

• Insert and remove each knife in a straight, controlled motion.

• The block supports routine edge maintenance but does not repair chipped or severely damaged blades.

Care & Safety

• Hand washing is recommended even though the knives are listed as dishwasher safe.

• Wash with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge.

• Dry each knife promptly and completely.

• Do not soak knives or the self-sharpening block.

• Do not wash the knife block in a dishwasher.

• Avoid bleach, abrasive cleaners, steel wool, and corrosive chemicals.

• Use wood, rubber, or suitable plastic cutting boards.

• Avoid cutting directly on glass, stone, ceramic, or metal.

• Do not use the knives to pry, twist, open cans, or cut non-food materials.

• Keep sharp knives and shears away from children.

• Store every knife in its designated block slot when not in use.

• Do not attempt to sharpen serrated blades with a conventional straight-edge sharpener.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many knives are included?
The set includes 18 knives: 10 food-preparation knives and eight steak knives.

What are the other two pieces?
The remaining pieces are kitchen shears and a self-sharpening knife block.

How does the self-sharpening block work?
Compatible fine-edge knives pass through built-in sharpening mechanisms when removed from or returned to their labeled slots.

Are all the knife slots self-sharpening?
The sharpening function is intended for compatible fine-edge knives. Serrated knives generally do not use the same sharpening mechanism.

Are the blades forged?
Yes. The knives feature fully forged bolster construction.

Are the handles made of plastic?
No. The handles are stainless steel with a sandblasted, fingerprint-resistant texture.

Can the knives go in a dishwasher?
They are listed as dishwasher safe, but hand washing and immediate drying are recommended to protect the blades, handles, and edges.

Does the set include steak knives?
Yes. Eight 4.5" serrated steak knives are included.