Calphalon Contemporary 7-Inch Santoku Knife
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CalphalonBrand: Calphalon
Release Date: 2004-03-15
Model: KN0007C
Product features:
- 7-inch Santoku knife for chopping, slicing, and dicing
- Hand ground blade constructed from high-carbon, stain-resistant steel
- Full tang design for increased durability and balance
- Ergonomically contoured, comfort-grip handle
- Wash by hand; lifetime warranty; steel made in Germany
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Calphalon Contemporary 7-Inch Santoku Knife
Customer Review: Good value
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased the 7-inch and 5-inch Calphalon Contemporary santukos to see if I'll like them better than a traditional chef's knife (which I'm not fond of). I'm picky about my cutlery! After owning a set of Chicago Cutlery for years, I upgraded to my Wusthof Grand Prix set, which I've regularly used and lovingly maintained for over a decade. So, in rating the Calphalon Contemporary santukos, I'm comparing them to low-end Chicago Cutlery as well as to Wusthof Grand Prix cutlery, which is considered by many to be very good quality.
I purchased the Calphalon Contemporary santoku knives because of product features and price. I was not willing to shell out major bucks for something I wasn't sure I'd love. I already have a great cutlery set, after all!
The Calphalon Contemporary santoku knives have very comfortable handles, feel well balanaced, and have sharp blades. Even though made in China, they feel like quality, and they come with a lifetime guarantee. That's a good thing, because I'm not sure how long they'll last. Hopefully the handles (my main concern, as there are no rivets) will stay firmly attached. Only time will tell. For this reason, I give them a 4-star rating. Also, I'm sure that at this price point I'm not getting top quality. I think they're a good value for the money, but I'm not expecting them to perform like the highly rated santoku knives that cost a lot more.
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Calphalon Santoku Knife:
Hand-forged from premium quality high-carbon, no-stain German steel, Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery features a sleek, ergonomically contoured grip handle. A full-tang design provides better balance and superior strength. In addition, the name of each knife is etched into the end of its handle, so there's never a doubt which knife you're pulling out of the block. Contemporary Cutlery is backed by a lifetime warranty.
Features:
*Knife Construction: Crafted from high-carbon, no-stain German steel with Molybdenum and Vanadium. Tempered, heat-hardened to 1000°C, HRC 54-56 (Hardness Rockwell "C" scale; a standard measurement of hardness). Fully tapered from cutting edge to spine and from tip to heel for superior strength.
*Key Performance: Balance of knives, strength and durability of blades. Blades' ability to be honed and maintain its edge. Knife identification on butt of handle.
*Blade: Fully forged blade. Full tang for balance and strength.
*Bolster: One piece of metal for blade, bolster and tang.
*Handle: Full tang - first ever ergonomically designed handle which shows the full tang. Crafted from fiberglass-reinforced polyresin - won't split, crack or harbor micro-organisms. Patented knife identification etched on the butt of handle.
Product Characteristics:
Material Blade: Stainless Steel
Material Handle: Polyresin
Origin: China
Cleaning & Care: Handwash. Not dishwasher safe.
Warranty: Lifetime
Description of Calphalon Contemporary 7-Inch Santoku Knife
Calphalon Contemporary cutlery 7-inch santoku knifeSleek and attractive, this 7-inch Contemporary santoku knife from Calphalon complements the most contemporary kitchens, easily blending in with stainless-steel appliances and accessories. Translated as "three good things", the santoku knife is equally suited to slice, dice, and mince. Just as versatile as the chef?s knife, this Asian-style blade combines the dexterity and strength of a cleaver and chef?s knife into one.
Constructed from one piece of high-carbon, stain-resistant, German steel, this knife is individually balanced increasing the comfort, efficiency, and strength. The blade has been hand ground to achieve maximum sharpness and designed with kulles, indentions along the blade edge that are specific to the santoku knife. These reduce the friction and prevent food from clinging to the blade. The ergonomically contoured comfort-grip handle is designed to fit all hands. Calphalon offers a lifetime warranty, recommends washing all knives by hand, and suggests always storing cutlery sets in the appropriate storage location. --Lea Werbel
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