Cutlery Reviews

I have this knife and cutting board set. You can't beat it for chopping herbs, garlic cloves, etc. I use this more often than the mini-bowl on my food processor, as it's faster and easier to clean.

Also, the knife itself makes an excellent pizza cutter!

A friend of mine got one of these bowls for Xmas and raved about it, and when I visited her a few weeks later; I was surprised how small the bowl was. I was in charge of making salsa that day for the Super Bowl and let me tell you, I have never seen anything chop so well, and without stuff flying all over the place. I was a little skeptical at first, but after using this chopping bowl I was addicted. I don't trust the internet so I bought one at Wall-Mart, but it was not the same, too cheap, I broke down and trusted Amazon(first time online buy)and within a few days my bowl was delivered. I'm starting to re-think this internet thing. Tina NM

This is such a great chopping bowl and it's so much easier to use than a regular chopping board. Everything stays inside the bowl while you chop and I can even put it in the refrigerator to keep the chopped contents cold while I cook. Clean up was as easy as the manufacturer said, just rinse it off. The only thing negative I found was that I wish it had rubber feet to keep it level on tile. My husband added some little feet within a couple of minutes so no big deal, just a thought. You will love this item and I have given a few to friends as gifts.

I HAVE LOOKED LONG AND HARD TO FIND A QUALITY TOMATO KNIFE FOR A GOOD PRICE.THIS IS IT.

This is a great knife for the job (as well as a few others). It as a flat backside, a hollow ground front, and a semi-serrated edge. It is also sharp, and easy to sharpen. It will slice a tomato or a cuccumber into paper thin layers without tearing the skin. Since it is designed as a right handed implement (it's design requires one handednes), I have to adjust my normal habits to use it (I am left handed), but it is worth the effort. This China forging of German steel reeks of quality. It is beautifully made, and features a blade geometry that simply cannot be duplicated in a stamped steel blade. Balance and "feel" are equal to the mainstream German brands without the high cost. The Calphalon knife series is almost a secret, as it does not appear when you list "all brands" of cutlery on the Amazon site. Curious... In any event, the entire line looks excellent, and I hope they get more exposure. I just wish they would offer left handed versions of their one handed knives. Oh, one more thing. If you have a problem with a "made in China" label on your German steel knives, don't worry, as the country of origin label is just a sticker on the handle. It washes right off. On the other hand, premium products from China in the last few years stand up well next to those from anywhere else, and need no excuses.

This is a great knife and not just for tomatoes. I use it for everything and it cuts great. The handle is comfortable to hold and the knife is weighted well. When preparing dinner, this is the knife I take out first. Just don't put it in the dishwasher, it really will dull the blade. It's an all around great knife at a great price.

I didn't know how much I needed this knife until I had it. This is my first "good" knife, and boy does it make a difference. For a long time I had heard that one good knife can be your most useful tool in the kitchen, and it is the truth! I used to be a kitchen gadget collector, but I use this knife for a lot of the things that I used to have gadgets for (frees up a lot of space in my kitchen!) I also invested in a sharpener, and try to sharpen the knife every three or four uses.

The balance of this knife is great, and it fits my hand perfectly. It was a little heavier than I anticipated, but I got used to that very quickly. This knife has replaced most of my other cheap knives, and I don't miss them a bit.

I was fortunate enough to pick this knife up as a "Gold Box" offering. Though the finish of the blade isn't as smooth and shiny as I might have expected from a company such as Calphalon, the overall quality of the knife is really exceptional, especially for the price. As you may have expected, this knife is crafted in a Chinese factory, and they never seem to "buff" their metal to quite the same degree as products from western origin. But I must say, I really love this knife. It's mass and blade curvature make it equally effective for cleaving apart a chicken or rocking through herbs to mince them. It comes with a very sharp edge, which is easily maintained by using a steel or keen to re-burnish it from time to time. The ONLY thing I'm slightly dissapointed about is the fact that the blade is just a little too thick to fit into the slot on my current knife holder block, so it spends a lot of time flat on the counter. I plan to make a new holder to house it along with my other 4" and 6" versions from the same Calphalon collection, which I have since purchased at full Amazon price--I was that impressed.

Well balanced, a pleasure use, and a real value for the money. My husband and I love to cook and we love this knife - so much so that we are replacing all our knives with this Calphalon Contemporary line.

This knife is very heavy, & is perfect for slicing & dicing. It is very sharp, & will cut through anything with ease. I plan to buy more of knives by this manufacturer. I have a full set of Calaphon cookware, & you can't go wrong with this brand. It has a full tang, & a lifetime guarantee.

I'm not a chef nor much of a cook so I want and need just one all-purpose knife in the kitchen for most jobs. This knife is perfect. I love the feel, heft, and size. It's also WONDERFUL to have a sharp knife in the house!! This purchase has taught me that knives are one of those things where you truly get what you pay for. WORTH EVERY PENNY.

I bought this knife as part of the 15 piece set. As with all the knives in the set (see review), it is a wonderful example of the knife makers art. Everything from design to execution is on par with any knife produced in Germany. They just feel right in your hand. The steel is a great compromise between stain resistance, and edge keeping ability. A simple rinse and wipe keeps it looking new, yet a few strokes on a whetstone bring it to a razors edge. These are knives that you will be proud to own.

Cuts bread from my machine very easily and doesn't make as much of a mess as other knives. Price is also very good for such a quality knife.

I've only used stamped serrated bread knives with tiny little teeth that create a mess and take some work.
I was amazed at the few crumbs this knife produced when cutting. With the weight of the knife it helps in making even slices very easy with minimum effort. Good value too.

I have used stamped, serrated knives for bread duty for some time. I really didn't think that anything else was needed. Most of my sandwich bread, as well as all of my ethnic bread is made here at home, so it pretty much gets sliced on the fly.

When I bought this knife, I was impressed by the way that the extra heft of the forged blade cut through crust without complaint. I also bought a plastic "bread keeper" (which works very well), and it included a plastic slicing guide. I noticed that the Calphalon bread knife was able to produce consistant, thin sandwich slices with less effort than the lighter stamped knives. The slices are also smooth and straight, and are made with less crumbs. You can live without this knife, but it does the job just a little bit better, and it looks and feels wonderful.

The knives are sturdy and aren't too heavy for someone with small hands. They are a great buy for the beginning cook.

I own this set with the walnut handles. I love it. It so much easier to cook when you have the proper tools. I have been using these for about 9 months and so far nothing has needed to be sharpened. The only downside is that the walnut handles don't do so great in the dishwasher or the sink. Don't soak them in water.

I bought these as a Christmas present for my parents and have never heard the end of it since! How sharp they are! How complete the set is! How nice and simple the style is... etc., etc.

i love this knife. my wife and i got one as a wedding kife 4 years ago...we lost it and i just got a new one through amazon because its such a great useful knife. the whole 5 star series is nice...its such a pleasure cooking when you have a set of nice knives...

I received this knife for Christmas last year and it is by far the best knife I have ever had. It is the perfect size for all cutting needs in the kitchen. I have litterly used it every day and it is as sharp today as it was the day I received it. This is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys the kitchen.

When you get the feeling that you can cut through anything and you end up using the product to do just that you know it's the best. The knife was made to hold in my hand not someone elses. I'm confident it won't slip. I don't have to push and saw with this blade and I've used it as my general kitchen utility knife. When it's dirty I don't have to baby it I just stick it in the dishwasher and it gets clean without me worrying about it getting damaged. I couldn't ask fo anything better and in a world where value is harder and harder to find this is a steal you can fall in love with.

Recommended for people who cut up chickens, turkeys, or other bone-filled pieces of meat.

If you need to cut up a whole chicken, or do similar tasks working with meat on the bone, this knife is just lovely. The big handle is a great fit for my (average male) hands, giving much more control than traditionally shaped handles. The knife arrives reasonably sharp, and with a little maintenance on a honing steel gets notably sharper. The blade has a nice medium amount of flex: it doesn't bend when you don't want it to, but it does bend when you want it do.

The best feature is the little curve at the back of the blade, an area which is especially sharp and deep. This ensures that you can cut off anything just by pushing the knife forward until the curved part reaches the aree being cut.

Don't confuse this with a general-purpose cook's knife or utility knife or paring knife. It's a poor substitute for any of these, because of its specialized design. But if you want to cut up meat around the bones, it's a fine tool, well designed and well crafted.

This is by far the best boner I've ever had. The handle fits me perfectly & the blade is the perfect length/shape. The metal is excellent quality & keeps an edge very well. This knife is very easy to control & manuver with any kind of cooked or raw meat. Will replace w/same if lost/stolen.

Received the 5 star knife set as a bridal shower gift. The curved handles make the knives more comfortable to hold. The blade cuts easily.

We got one as a wedding present ten years ago. The quality is superb. With a twice-a-year honing, this knife remains incredibly sharp, is well balanced in your hand, and slices with ease even the toughest meats. With careful handling, the blade and handle have not worn at all, and will probably outlive me. One caveat for those who do not have high-carbon steel knives: they do require more care (ex. don't put in dishwasher, don't let blade touch other metal, don't use crude electric sharpener). Don't let the babysitter try to pry-off bottle caps (sadly, the matching 3" paring knife met its end this way). If you appreciate fine quality in this age of throw-away, this is a knife one could be happy with forever.

This knife was recommended to me by a retired chef/friend. I hated to spend the money on it but I went ahead and splurged. It is truly fabulous and I could chop all day with it. It makes me feel like a true chef when I'm using it. Watch those fingers! It would also be a great weapon if needed.

kwa in Arkansas

After having struggled with a number of lesser quality knifes in the kitchen, I am happy to have invested in this Henckels product. The weight and balance is just perfect, cleaning is a breeze and you cannot fault its sharpness. Its relatively small size could be a hassle for handling those bigger items, though, so make sure you have an alternate tool for those jobs.

This is probably the BEST 6 inch chef's knife that I've ever used.
I'm not a big fan of Wusthof knives...they're just o.k. I don't see too many in professional kitchens although they are catching on with the young ones coming up... because of the heavy marketing program, I guess. I just know that I spend a lot of time honing and re-edging their blades for them.
I bought one of these and used it for a month just to see how it performed and it was splendid. I must qualify that by saying that I use an 8 inch knife as most pros do. I don't have much use for a "sixer" but it IS the most usable 6 inch knife that I've encountered as it is wider than the competition and has plenty of knuckle clearance for even my big hand and the grip is perfect, plenty of rock and roll room.
I would imagine that if you have a small hand that you might prefer this over an 8 inch knife as it is MUCH lighter in weight than other brands also.
It is the best "Princess" knife available at this price.

As you may know, Wusthof knives are top quality. Although 6 inches may seem short for a chef's knife, this knife is better suited as the everyday small-job knife, where you might just be cooking for yourself.

Personally, I use this knife most when I am cooking mexican food or making breakfast when i need to dice up a little bit of onion, a little bit of tomato and a little bit of everything else. The short length of the blade comes in handy when you have a limited amount of counter space such as in an apartment.

The handle is fantastic! Not only does it look killer, but it doesn't slip when it gets wet or oily. It is also a great fit for people with small or large hands. I have small hands, and i love this series of knives, and my brother who has large hands finds these handles to work for him as well.

This knife is too short to do large chopping jobs, but it works great for smaller ones. Great for Asian cooking as well.

I can't say enough good things about this chef's knife. After struggling for years with full sized chef's knives, it is a pleasure to use a knife that seems to be made for small hands. The Wustoff 6" Chef's knife is perfectly balanced and is the ideal all purpose tool. I recommend this item to anyone who finds standard sized chef's knives to be awkward.