Calphalon Contemporary 8-Inch Bread Knife

by Calphalon

Product Features

• Contemporary look 8-inch serrated bread knife
• High carbon, no-stain, rust-resistant steel
• 1-piece forged blade, bolster, and tang for long life
• Contoured, comfort grip handle
• Etched on end for ease of identification

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007IT39
• Item model number: KN6008C
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,137 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Fine craftsmanship and premium materials make Calphalon cutlery as outstanding as Calphalon pots and pans. This beautifully balanced, full-tang 8-inch bread knife is constructed of a single forged piece of high carbon, no-stain, rust-resistant steel. The hand-ground blade holds a perfect edge that sharpens more readily than regular stainless steel. Contoured for comfort, the seamless handle 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 a block. With its serrated edge, this bread knife is indispensable for those who love fresh loaves straight from the bakery. All Calphalon knives come with a lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quite Pleasing, March 14, 2004

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R. Plourde (Nashua, NH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary 8-Inch Bread Knife (Kitchen)

A bread knife is a specialized tool -- you really can't use it for much other than cutting bread. It's tempting to purchase just any bread knife. But this is forged, rather than stamped, and the reduced flexing of the blade goes a long way towards making the slice the slice you wanted rather than what you happened to get. Functionally, this knife is beyond reproach. Even with crusty breads, the crumbs are minimized.

It does not use the traditional three-rivet handle -- the handle is molded. But it is a full tang, and there's no reason to expect any loss in longevity.

I gave this four, rather than five, stars primarily on the basis of the appearance of the blade -- but this is a matter of personal taste. Unlike knives used in the kitchen (where getting the job done is the job, and the appearance is not particularly important) a bread knife is likely to be used before guests. The utilitarian appearance of the blade is entirely appropriate to my tastes, however it may not appeal to those who expect a highly-polished appearance. Also (and this is visible from the photos) this bread knife does not have an offset handle, which may be awkward with large cutting boards.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best knife EVER!!, April 7, 2007

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T (Charlotte, NC, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary 8-Inch Bread Knife (Kitchen)

This is absolutely the BEST knife I've ever used for cutting bread. Even when the bread is piping hot - this knife glides right through it w/ease and doesn't even begin to squash or damage the loaf. I'm amazed how thin I can cut slices (when the bread is cool). It's a fab knife. Just be careful - it cuts well for a reason! It's sharp as all heck! GREAT knife!

5.0 out of 5 stars best bread knife in its price class, July 22, 2010

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Thomas E. Stazer "torgotom2008" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary 8-Inch Bread Knife (Kitchen)

I just replaced my first one, which i dropped last night and broke. That is how much i love the knife - i couldn't go 24 hours without it. Tip (sorry Amazon) - if you have a local Tuesday Morning, look there first. They only had two, but they were only $20.