Cutlery Reviews

I suspect if I was a professional chef I would know the difference and buy the super expensive other brands, but for a recreational cook I find these knives to be supurb. The price is right, the balance and heft is great, and they hold a fine edge. I usually run them through a hand sharpener before I use them, and they are always razor sharp. To restore edges (I haven't had to do that yet with these knives) I use the "scary sharp" sandpaper on glass method.

My grandparents always had quality knives when I was growing up. As I stocked my own kitchen, I searched for the best quality I could afford. I've tried Henkels and Chicago and both were disappointing. I bought this knife and was so impressed that I bought another and also bought one for my mother. It is superb in quality and comfort. I prefer the traditional handle over the contemporary handle. I put this knife in the diswasher and have had no problem with the handle. Great buy.

Recently, I picked up this knife on sale at a local store and was very pleased with the quality and value it affords. I have long been a fan of Calphalon cookware and my impression now is that this same quality extends to their cutlery line as well. The blade was pretty sharp right out of the package, and with just a bit of work it was very sharp. The size and heft of this knife are very comfortable in my hand, and I find myself selecting this one from the knife drawer whenever I have a kitchen task where a full sized chef's knife would be overkill. I highly recommend this purchase!

Another beautiful knife from this series.
Wonderful balance, solid forge, well built, great edge, stylish, and practical.

We liked this knife very much until the handle broke off while cutting pizza. Used for about 3 mos & never put in the dish washer or left submerged in water. I found the the knife required little shapening as the blade was hard & that portion in the handle was also hardened unfortunately and broke due to a brittle fracture. How do I get a warranty replacement?

Great knife for the money. I bought one for me and one for my daughter.

I don't cook much, so I needed an inexpensive knife which would be sharp and reliable. I've had it for several months and have not had to sharpen it once, but I use it only a couple times a week. It's nice and sharp, relatively well-balanced and comfortable to use, and cleans easily.

If you aren't serious enough about cooking to want more than one knife to use in the kitchen, this is an excellent choice.