Zwilling J. A. Henckels

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Zwilling J. A. Henckels AG

Company type	Subsidiary (AG)
Industry	Kitchenware
Founded	Solingen, Germany 13 June 1731; 293 years ago (1731-06-13)
Founder	Peter Henckels
Headquarters	Solingen, Germany
Area served	Worldwide
Products	Kitchen knives, cutlery, cookware
Parent	Werhahn KG
Subsidiaries	Staub, Demeyere, Miyabi, Ballarini, Henckels Intl.
Website	www.zwilling.com

Zwilling J. A. Henckels AG is a German knife-maker based in Solingen, Germany. It is one of the largest and oldest manufacturers of kitchen knives for domestic and professional use, having been founded in June 1731 by Peter Henckels. It is also one of the oldest operating companies in the world. The brand's namesake was Johann Abraham Henckels (1771–1850), who renamed the brand after himself under his leadership. J. A. Henckels is one of the leading manufacturers of chef's knives. Since 1970, Zwilling is fully owned by Werhahn KG. The following brands belong to the Zwilling Group: ZWILLING, HENCKELS, Miyabi, BSF, Demeyere, Staub, Fontignac, Ballarini, Flammkraft, and Santos Grills.