Calphalon Collector's Edition Traditional Cutlery 5-1/2-Inch Tomato/Bagel Knife

by Calphalon

Product Features

• One piece forged construction for life long durability
• Full tang design for better balance and superior strength
• Hygienic fiberglass-reinforced poly resin handle will not absorb mositure, crack, split, or chip
• Made from high-carbon stainless German steel
• Lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.9 x 3.9 x 1.6 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000067FD9
• Item model number: KN6005.5TP
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155,594 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #52 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Bread & Serrated Knives > Tomato Knives

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Fully forged from a single piece of German high-carbon stainless steel, this 5-1/2-inch knife has a serrated edge and a pronged tip for slicing soft fruits and vegetables like tomatoes and then picking up the slices with the tip. It's also just the right length for neatly slicing bagels, with the serrations' points penetrating the crust so slicing can proceed neatly and safely. A bolster provides balance and safety, and additional balance and strength come from the full tang running through the handle, which is formed of hygienic, fiberglass-reinforced poly that won't crack, split, or chip and is attached to the tang with the traditional three rivets. The high-carbon stainless-steel blade takes and holds a fine edge and it won't rust, stain, or discolor. A quality knife like this should be hand washed. It carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very useful knife!, November 25, 2002

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Betsy R. (Highland Park, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calphalon Collector's Edition Traditional Cutlery 5-1/2-Inch Tomato/Bagel Knife (Kitchen)

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.

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Knife!, December 23, 2002

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Jim Krupnik "jkrupnik" (Watchung, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Calphalon Collector's Edition Traditional Cutlery 5-1/2-Inch Tomato/Bagel Knife (Kitchen)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Occasional Chef, April 11, 2005

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L. Larsen (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calphalon Collector's Edition Traditional Cutlery 5-1/2-Inch Tomato/Bagel Knife (Kitchen)

Great little knife--cuts everything as advertised. Nice balance, right size, very sharp, etc. Sharpest knife I have ever owned, especially the point. Stay away from the point, it will leap up and bite you. Note that sharp knife cuts heal quickly.