Calphalon Katana Stainless-Steel 8-Piece Knife Set with Block

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Named for the sacred sword carried by Japan's Samurai warriors, Calphalon Katana Series cutlery has its roots in a centuries-old tradition of superior cutlery craftsmanship. Like the awe-inspiring swords wielded by the Samurai, Calphalon Katana Series cutlery is crafted using a time-honored layering process that creates a Damascus style blade, clad with 33 stainless steel layers. This unique series of cutlery uses VG Japanese steel, which provides exceptional sharpness and ultimate edge retention. These knives also feature a patented integrated bolster design and an ergonomically designed poly-resign handle. This 8 piece Katana series set is an ideal combination for the kitchen. The set includes: a 3.5" Parer, 5" Santoku, 5.5" Serrated Utility, 6" Utility, 8" Chef's, Kitchen Shears, Bamboo Knife Block and a Diamond Steel.
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Technical Details

- 8-piece Katana knife set by Calphalon
- Includes 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 5-inch Santoku, 5-1/2-inch serrated utility, 6-inch utility, 8-inch chef's knife, kitchen shears, bamboo knife block, and diamond steel
- Crafted from 33 layers of VG Japanese stainless steel; Damascus-style blade
- Integrated bolster design and ergonomic poly-resin handles
- Hand washing and prompt drying recommended; lifetime warranty
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Customer Buzz
 "good knives for the money" 2010-06-04
By cheesekid
these are very good for the money 4.5 stars.



pros: good steel. thin blades, epoxy resin handles, balanced, stay sharp, they bend instead of breaking. they look good, they should last forever



cons: due to the type of steel that these are made of, they aren't rust proof, u must dry them after use. They are so sharp u must be extremely careful not to cut ur fingers off





I strop my knives with polishing compound, and if u do this too, you could split atoms with these knives; they stay razor sharp with stropping.





Customer Buzz
 "Excellent for Home Cooks" 2010-06-03
By B. W. Hall (Brooklyn, NY USA)
Disclaimer: I did not buy the actual set for sale, as I didn't want the block, but I purchased almost the entire set individually.



I am a professional chef, and I have to say that these are some of the most comfortable knives I have ever worked with. Comfort and balance are of utmost importance to professionals, and these knives deliver. I personally like the heft as well, and the perfect balance makes using the knife almost effortless. I purchased these as my professional set when I first started in kitchens, and they lasted me perfectly through the first few years. I have since started to invest in serious Japanese knives for my more precise tasks, but these are great all-around knives.



The only cons to these knives (from a professional standpoint) are as follows:



- The blades are very thick, making it difficult to slice certain ingredients neatly. They are particularly poor for cutting hard cheese unless you want it crumbled.



- Because of the blade shape (which is like a wedge), these knives struggle in fine-detail work. Mini brunoise is very difficult and slower than with some thinner knives, for example.



- The serration on the bread knife is EXTREMELY severe, and I have found it best suited to very hard, crusty breads, and entirely useless for soft loaves.



- Contrary to some other reviews, the shears do come apart. They take a small wrench to do this, and they loosen/tighten quite easily -- perhaps too easily, as they often get loose with regular usage.





I definitely recommend these to home cooks looking for a set of solid knives, but not so much for professional cooks, unless these cons are outweighed by the reasonable price tag.

Customer Buzz
 "awesome knives" 2010-04-25
By Armen Manougian (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
got the 13 piece set from bed bath and beyond, turns out to be a really nice knife set cuts awesome especially after sharpening. can't imagine anyone complaining about a set for the cost. Best bang for the buck I ended up getting every single knife in this set. I'm not by all means a master chef but when it comes to getting the best for your money after 3 different knife sets I came to a conclusion as seeing these as the best for the money. Don't really need all the knives in the katana line up but when I saw the knives performance first hand I jumped online and bought every one! Don't be misled by any cons about these knives, you can't get more for the money!

Customer Buzz
 "Great knives, amazing feel" 2009-11-03
By Kevin 79 (Rochester, MN)
I experimented with all of the Henckels Four Star 2's and Wusthofs for quite a while but neither fit my hand as well and neither had the balance I prefer. These knives look amazing so the average home kitchen chef will look like a pro but the design helps you to cut like one as well. Calphalon isn't known for their top tier knives but these can compete with the best, especially for the money. Don't be turned away just becasue of their name or because they will spot if you mistreat them. Wash them each time, maybe run them down the steel and wipe them dry before you put them away like any $300+ set of knives should be treated and you'll have years worth of enjoyment out of these heavier than average blades.

Customer Buzz
 "A Steel!" 2009-10-19
By Joshua J. Ramsey (California)
Found these on line and purchased for my wife who runs a home based daycare and cooks for 12-14 kids daily. She has never had the privilege of using nice cutlery and would probably not spend the money on something like this for herself. She frowned at me when she found out what they cost and wanted me to return them. I insisted that she give them a try and was just as pleasantly surprised as she was. The handles are very comfortable and allow for a variety of holding positions. The Damascus style blade is beautiful. The only word of caution I can offer is that you wash and dry the blades immediately as the blades will stain if not attended to promptly. We have been using these for almost a year now and are just as pleased with their performance today as we were the first day.


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