Calphalon Contemporary 6-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Block Set

by Calphalon

Product Features

• Includes 4-1/2-inch paring, 5-inch boning, 6-inch utility, 8-inch chef knife
• Also: 10-inch sharpening steel, maple block
• Constructed of a single forged piece of high carbon, no-stain, rust-resistant steel
• Seamless handles will not absorb moisture, crack, or chip
• Covered by a lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.8 x 5.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007IT3C
• Item model number: KNS06C
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #345,758 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Fine craftsmanship and premium materials make this six-piece Calphalon cutlery set a fabulous starter set for a new kitchen. The solid maple block comes with four knives and a 10-inch sharpening steel, with room for more. The knives include: 4-1/2-inch paring, 5-inch boning, 6-inch utility, and 8-inch chef. Horizontal slots in the angled block save wear and tear on the hand-ground blades. Each of the five 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 knife 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 knife, 5-inch boning knife, 6-inch utility knife, 8-inch chef's knife, 10-inch sharpening steel, solid maple knife block

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great knives even better price, January 9, 2005

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Paul Murray "Creative Cook" (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary 6-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Block Set (Kitchen)

Wow is all I can say. I was moving and needed to buy some new kitchen knives. My old roommate had a very expensive Greman knife set that kind of spoiled me. I read the reviews for this set, and seeing that it was in my price range, I decided to take a chance. These are the best knives I've every used. I'll admit I haven't used a wide number of high end knives, but I love these. They are strong, sharp, well balanced and hold an edge like nobodies business. After 8 months they are going strong and I've expanded on this collection with the bread knife and the shinto. Do yourself a favor and get these knives.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality budget knife set, December 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary 6-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Block Set (Kitchen)

Picked up this set for $79 at Amazon and did not expect too much. However this is not a cheap set of knifes. They are real sharp, solidly build and slice with professional authority. I had never known that a Chef's knife could slice vegetables so fast! If you do not want to spend $$$ on German steel (China made anyway, just like this set) and do not want a cheap knife set that is a waste of money after all, then consider this set. I think you will not be disappointed. For more extensive reviews please also check epinions.com.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value and quality, May 20, 2005

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Frugal Miss M "Kitchen, garden, and computer ... (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary 6-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Block Set (Kitchen)

I picked up this knife set around 6 months ago when upgrading from my single decent Asian half cleaver and cheap college era chef's knife and am extremely pleased with the quality of the set considering the cost. These are well-made, forged blades with a nice weight to them, not the flimsy stamped bargain knives that you'd find at the same price point from other manufacturers. I cook almost all of my meals at home, and these knives (especially the perpetually in-use chef's knife) make the whole cooking experience a lot more enjoyable.

The handles are smooth with a clean finish, and the blades are heavy steel that doesn't flex or bend in use. The knives do need to be sharpened periodically, but they hold their sharpness very well.

This is a great buy if you want a set of quality forged knives but aren't quite able to swallow the price tag of Wustof or Henckels at this time (or ever). I looked at some of the European knives before, but after receiving the Calphalons, I doubt that I will bother to upgrade. These look great, have a fantastic feel, and are more than adequate for the needs of most everyday cooks.