Cutlery Reviews

For big birds, rib roasts, etc., you need a long knife to get a clean even slice. This knife delivers. It has great lines, and a ballanced feel. The forged blade is thin and flexible, yet still drives from the handle. The blade follows your directions well, and doesn't wander during a cut. A real gem with top quality construction. I'm a big fan of three rivet durability, but these contemporary handles look and feel so good that I chose them for the last three knives I purchased. Blade for blade, these knives are the best around. At this price, you can build a lifetime set in months istead of years.

This is a small bladed knife. It also has a really useful handle. It is constructed of the same high quality materials of all knives in this series, and is a worthwhile addition to any kitchen. It's one of those tools that find more and more use with experience. It's a good buy.

I had some pretty worthless knives in my kitchen so when I decided to replace them, I looked at the big names in cutlery (Wusthof and Henckels). I also looked at this knife by Calphalon. After comparing the specs I figured I'd be remiss if I didn't give this knife a try, especially considering the cost savings. I'm really glad I did because it performs just as well as my Henckels. And isn't performance the bottom line? If you are looking for a good knife, give this line a try. I don't think you will be disappointed and you'll have some cash left over for more kitchen stuff!

I have used a number of steels in my life, and though there may be some that are better, this steel is as good as any I have used, and is priced right. The diamond steels are a tease, but they do not seem to last very long. Also, the main job of a steel is to "allign" a blade. In practise, they will improve the sharpness of a blade, but that is just a small bonus. When a blade gets dull, you hone it on a stone (get a good one). If you use a steel for it's intended purpose, this one will do the job well.

I would recommend this knife to everyone - the occasional cook to the top chef. It keeps a sharp edge, is very balanced, is a handy size and useful. I am always reaching for it.

This knife chops perfectly every time I use it. It does not ding easy, and is strong enough to cut everything. Very very easy to sharpen. Excellent knife for the money.

These knives are amazingly sharp. They slice through everything with ease. Butterflying a chicken breast was a breeze, the knife sliced through like a razor blade. Even though the handles look like they could be uncomfortable, they fit your hand perfectly. I have also handled these knives wet and I didn't get the feeling that they were going to slip out of my hands. I beleive the pearl between the blade and the handle helped me keep a secure grip while the knife was wet. Overall these knives are terrific and I would recommend them to anyone without hesitating.

As a hobby chef who loves to use only the best, I am truly impressed with these knives. I have all of them and don't use anything else anymore. Stays sharp longer than others too. I am giving them as Christmas presents to everone who loves to be in the kitchen!

First I was very surprised, when I first time have seen the steak knives in a three star michelin restaurant in Alsace in France. They have no serration. They were extremely sharp. So I asked the chef, Mr. Westermann, why they are like this. And he explainded. They have no serration, so you can easy resharpen them by yourself. This way you always have the sharpest steak knife. If you resharpen them ;-)
I do it very easy frequently with a stone.
Everybody loves my new staek knives!

I recently purchased a set of 6 of these knives, and I couldn't be happier. We were originally considering Global and Wusthof Culinar knives, but once holding those and then these, we decided these were the knives for us.

Their unusual design is not only stylish, but functional. The wider handle design makes them easy to hold onto, even when your hands are wet or greasy. (Not the case with the other two.) The knives are also heavy and extremely well balanced, giving you a solid feel when you cut through something. Finally, they are forged out of just one piece of metal, so there are no seams (like on the Wusthof Culinar line) between the handle and the blade, making them a breeze to clean up with a little soapy water. (As with all good knives, they should never be put in the dishwasher.)

This bread knife cuts through soft or hard bread with ease. It is so sharp that I think it will be a long time before it needs sharpening. (For comparison, I use some of the other knives in my set every day, have had them for 3 months, and I'm just thinking of sharpening for the first time soon.)

I really don't think you could go wrong with this knife.