Calphalon Katana 13-Slot Bamboo Knife Block

by Calphalon

Product Features

• Authentic Japanese-style knife block made from premium bamboo hardwood
• Provides 13 slots in a tiered design to store 11 knives, steel, and shears
• Exclusively built to accommodate integrated bolster of Katana Series knives
• Calphalon logo on front of block signifies highest quality and craftsmanship
• Ensures safe, secure storage; keeps tools organized and within reach

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AAT6ZA
• Item model number: KNB01V
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,422 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Named for the sacred sword carried by Japan's Samurai warriors, Calphalon Katana Series cutlery has its roots in a centuries-old tradition of superior cutlery craftsmanship. Like the awe-inspiring swords wielded by the Samurai, Calphalon Katana Series cutlery is crafted using a time-honored layering process that creates a Damascus style blade, clad with 33 stainless steel layers. This unique series of cutlery uses VG Japanese steel, which provides exceptional sharpness and ultimate edge retention. These knives also feature a patented integrated bolster design and an ergonomically designed poly-resign handle. Our knife block is made from premium bamboo hardwood for durability and authentic Japanese style. The tiered design is exclusively designed to accommodate the integrated bolster of the Katana Series knives, while provided safe and secure storage. Our knife block offers 13 slots to store your knives, steel and shears.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Good if you have many large knives, July 5, 2010

By 

Samuel Hudnet (Alameda, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calphalon Katana 13-Slot Bamboo Knife Block (Kitchen)

I purchased this knife block for two reasons - I have many large knives that do not fit in my normal knife block and I have several Calphalon Katana-series knives, for which this is made.

Pros:
- Made out of sturdy wood, it's good quality
- Attractive design
- Many spots for large knives (this was perfect for me, I love it!)
- My other knives almost all fit in this block perfectly, going flush against the lower level of the slot

Cons:
- Too expensive
- Even with this block, the Calphalon Katana-series knives still stick out a bit from the block
- Not much variation in slot size (this is good only for your large knives, only one small spot and no cleaver spots)

Recommendation: Buy this if you own Katana-series knives or just need a knife block for a lot of bigger knives, otherwise this isn't for you.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Calphalon 12-slot knife bamboo block, February 17, 2010

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Lady Chef (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Calphalon Katana 13-Slot Bamboo Knife Block (Kitchen)

Block seems solid and most knives fit. The main problem of the block Calphalon Katana 13-Slot Bamboo Knife Blockis that the Calphalon knife sharpener is round and the hole for it in this block is square. It was poorly wrapped for shipping.