5/20/2010

Review of Calphalon Katana Stainless-Steel 6-Inch Chef's Knife

This knife feels great in the hand and arrives very sharp.

I am not sure what is the point of the layers of Damascene.The last half inch before the edge is presumably is where the action takes place and it is good, old-fashioned clear stainless.The Damascene pattern is certainly attractive.

Despite report you may have heard to the contrary, the edge of the blade is not straight like a Santoku knife.It curves, more-or-less the same amount as a Henckels chef knife.Having said that, I guess if you are a die-hard chopper you might prefer a big belly Wusthof.

The bolster is very unobtrusive, which I like.The handle is comfortable and tilts up a little, sort of like the Global knives but less extreme.

Did I already say this knife arrives very sharp.Right out of the box you can cut through the stem of a banana almost as if it was celery.Don't let your 8-year old use this knife for cutting frozen bagels ;)

All-in-all it is a really nice knife that I would use all the time if my wife had not taken such a posessive interest in it.

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.This knife is the most commonly used knife in the kitchen.The blade of the Chef knife is designed to handle a wide range of tasks.It is gently curved from tip to heel allowing you to use a gentle rocking motion as you cut.

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