Customer Reviews

Calphalon Contemporary 8-Inch Chef's Knife

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I own many knives including several Wusthof's but I must admit that this one has been the true workhorse of my kitchen. Its a heavy but very versatile knife that possess amazing sharpness and balance that comes in very useful for just about any task from cutting up whole poultry to chopping up vegetables. I highly recommend it especially at this price.

This is a handsome knife with its heft and the full-tang full-forged stainless steel body, a great knife in the kitchen and value for the money. I have had this for over 2 years now (gift from my daughter). It has become my knife-workhorse in the kitchen because of its convenient weight, its size; that it is well-balanced and keeps its sharpness.

You could not get a better chef's knife for the price. Inbelievable. I have had mine for 6 years and never had to have it sharpened professionally. I keep it very sharp with a steel.
I would never buy any other knife now. I use to only buy Henkels. I must have had at least 6 of these through the years at about $100 bucks per knife. The Calphalon is way easier to keep sharp....and I like the weight better too.

I've been getting into cooking and was in the market for something better than the super cheap lightweight knives I've used my whole life, and decided before shelling out triple digits for a high end Shun or something, to take it in baby steps and try a mid range knife like this and see how it goes from there.

This is a GREAT knife for me to use around the kitchen. It glides through raw meats and vegetables alike; cleanly and effortlessly. It's got a good heft and feels very solid and reliable but is also well balanced. I'm still very careful and methodical with slicing and chopping, but this knife (plus the 5" and 7" Calphalon Santoku set) have taken the chore and effort out of it and made it a real breeze. At this point, I don't forsee a need to upgrade to the high end; these knives seem VERY well made.

my calphalon 8 inch chef's knife arrived about two weeks ago and i've been busy using it ever since. excellent knife. great balance. just feels right in the hand. and it comes from the factory very very very sharp. excellent value for the price. i only wish it were made in the u.s. not in china.

If you're reading this review, either you cook alot or are buying for someone who does.

I started with the Calphalon Santoku which is an excellent knife but more suited for certain styles of slicing/cutting (think widely applicable for prepping Asian cuisine whereas the Chef knife is in line with American/European) leading me to this knife. Steel is fairly good quality and holds its edge well. It is well-balanced for high speed chopping with a full-tang in the handle. The grip on the handle is ergonomic for slicing/chopping, however it may not have enough "grip" on the surface if you want more heavy duty chopping (in which case you should be using a different knife).

Overall, the Calphalon is a quality, no-frills chef knife that I have found to be the most versatile piece of cutlery in my kitchen set.

Very pleased with the quality of this knife. It is very sharp and well made. The price was right too!

This knife is a great value. Top quality product with a great weight balance, sharp edge, handle fits well in the hand. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a quality chef's knife but doesn't want to pay $99 for one.

Pros: Very sharp, good feel and design. Full tang is the way to go. Cuts great. Great price point for an 8" Chefs knife. Good quality fabrication minus the Con below.

Cons: My particular blade was not as straight as an arrow(I'm very observant and critical).

This knife is good. It is great bargain at the price of $29.00. My Mundial 10" chef's knife is lighter and has better balance. The Caphalon came sharp, but not real sharp. It did sharpen up very well. My only complaint is the weight seems to be all in the handle. Perhaps some folks with knife expertise can say if that is desireable...but seems the knife should either be in balance or slightly more weight on the blade. Knife-heads, enlighten me!

I would buy this again.