Calphalon Contemporary 15-Piece Knife Block Set

by Calphalon

Product Features

• Contemporary knife and maple block set
• 4-1/2-inch paring, 6-inch utility, 8-inch slicing, 8-inch bread,
• 8-inch chef knife, 6-inch fork, 10-inch sharpening steel
• Also 6 5-inch steak knives and kitchen shears
• Horizontal slots save wear on blades

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.9 x 10.7 x 5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007IT3D
• Item model number: KNS15C
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,835 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Fine craftsmanship and premium materials make this 15-piece Calphalon cutlery set a fabulous addition to any kitchen. The solid maple block comes with the following knives and implements: 4-1/2-inch paring, 6-inch utility, 8-inch slicing, 8-inch bread, 8-inch chef, 6-inch fork, 10-inch sharpening steel, six 5-inch steak knives, and kitchen shears. Horizontal slots in the angled block save wear and tear on the hand-ground blades. Each of the beautifully balanced, full-tang implements is constructed of a single forged piece of high carbon, no-stain, rust-resistant steel. Contoured for comfort, the seamless handles will not absorb moisture, crack, or chip. Each Contemporary piece is etched on the end with its name and/or size, allowing quick identification when stored in the block. The set is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri

What's in the Box
4-1/2-inch paring, 6-inch utility, 8-inch slicing, 8-inch bread, 8-inch chef knife, 6-inch fork, 10-inch sharpening steel, 6 5-inch steak knives, kitchen shears

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good value, April 11, 2003

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granger (Ithaca, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary 15-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)

These knives live up to their description. They are first rate, high quality knives with a substantial casting and good sharpness out of box. I really like the contemporary handles with the knife description on the end of the handle. They are quite comfortable and have an excellent balance. They seem like they'll last a lifetime despite the lack of rivets on this style handle.
Only the steak knives are a bit of a disappointment- thus the four stars. Although they are also full tang construction they lack the bolster and just feel a bit lighter duty than the rest of the set. Nevertheless, even your toughest steaks will still cut like butter with these knives. I guess this is what really counts anyway.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solution for staining, from Calphalon Customer Service, February 23, 2006

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ReviewAddict (ABQ, NM USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary 15-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)

I've noted many reviews for $99-$200 knife-sets for most manufacturers (KitchenAid, Cuisinart, and Calphalon) complaining about "staining" or "rusting" of knives. I contacted Calphalon customer service department with the question if it was true for this set, and if it is true, what solution is there to prevent/clean staining. Here is their email response:

"Due to the high carbon content, if the knives are not cared for
correctly, they can rust. If the knives are exposed to moisture for a very long time, they can begin to rust. Also, washing in the dishwasher can cause rusting due to the harsh detergents. If the knives are cared for correctly and are hand washed and dried completely after use, you will not have any rusting.

If the knives were to rust, you can restore the stainless steel by washing them with the cleaner Bar Keepers Friend, hot water and a nylon sponge. This is true for all of the knives.

Thank you,
Consumer Relations"

Hope this helps in your decisions.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love 'em...!, February 20, 2006

By 

Chris O. (SE Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary 15-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)

When choosing any cutting tool, whether you're slicing food or shaping wood or anything else, three things are desirable:

1. Your tool should hold an edge for a long time (although nothing holds an edge forever)
2. It should be easy to sharpen
3. It should resist corrosion and/or staining

Unfortunately, there's a law of metallurgy that you can't ignore -- PICK ANY TWO of the three. Sorry about that, we just have to deal with it. And as pretty as stainless steel knives are, the problem with stainless is that once the edge is dull it's nearly impossible to get it back. Choose SS kitchen knives and within a year they'll be useless for cutting anything. The sad thing is that consumer preferences ave driven practically everything *except* SS knives off the market.

I was incredibly happy when I found these, and when I got them they didn't disappoint. I'll confirm all the positive things others have said about these knives -- beautiful fit-and-finish, handy to use, everything else. Best of all, they are SHARP and unlike a SS chef's knife you're able to KEEP them sharp. It's a superior product. Toweling them off after washing them by hand is a very small price to pay for having a knife that actually WORKS.