Calphalon Katana Useful Guideline

I have owned countless knifes that claimed to be “good”. Needless to say, almost every knife I have owned has been a disgrace until now. The Calphalon 6″ Chef (knife) is a superb all purpose knife with several notable features.

First off, the Japanese steel construction is not only very attractive, but also extremely durable. The knife is relatively light and is embedded with a very comfortable, yet ergonomic handle. Note, the knife feels well balanced and non-strenuous in your hands, even under various vigorous chopping, cutting tasks.

I used the knife to cut several vegetables, raw meat, along with raw fish; so far the knife cuts through meat as if it was butter. I had exceptional control while gouging through my various products. You must be sure to wash and dry the knife immediately after use (only hand washing is permitted). Furthermore, this knife is relatively inexpensive; considering the other brands such as shun, this knife is a bargain. Lastly, this product is backed by Calphalon’s lifetime warranty.

All in all an excellent product, and I would highly recommend it. The knife has exceptional sharpness, craftsmanship, and style, definitely worth the money.

I found this knife in a local store and used a coupon to reduce the price to give the knife a try. It is the sharpest knife I have ever bought or used, and I have used a good number over the years including various German and other excellent brands. The balance and appearance are outstanding. The layered steel is attractive and interesting, but I don’t know how much it contributes to the actual cutting, but it looks great. The tapered bolster reminds the user to grip the knife properly (if you are of the “pinch” grip persuasion). It is very easy to use with all kinds of food and cutting chores. It has held its edge with pretty frequent use for well over a year. I like to keep my knives sharp, and so far, this has not needed sharpening. I have bought other Katana knives piecemeal since purchasing this one and have really had good luck and experiences with all except the 5.5″ serrated knife: it seemed to shred rather than slice/saw, so I returned it. I have five other Katana knives and plan to build my set piece by piece. I have had absolutely no rusting or cleaning problems, although I do try to clean all my knives as soon as possible after use. Highly recommended for sharpness, balance, use, design, and appearance.

Beautiful knife. Japanese steel holds a great edge. These are a little trickier to sharpen when the edge does eventually dull, so make sure you know what you’re doing. You need to hand wash and dry immediately – if you let air dry you’ll get spots on the blade that are very difficult to remove . (You should hand-wash and dry any good knife, but this isn’t clearly stated in the product description for this series).

Just some things to consider before buying…

Overall an excellent knife series. When sharp, probably the sharpest knife I’ve owned. Holds an edge longer than most. And they’re wicked pretty with the ‘marbled steel’ look.

Loved the knife as it was easy to sharpen, had a continuous handle that gripped well and no parts to fall apart.

Trouble with the 3.5″ is too small to make much of a cutting difference. I wouldn’t even call this a paring knife, but a mini-cutter…which to me was so worthless that I went out and bought the 6″ chef’s cutter Katana and LOVE that. Use it exclussively..

now, wife swore she liked this 3.5 incher….and since I used it to cut open a box the other day: I think I ‘accidently’ threw it out with the box, she has stated she wants it back.

so bottom like: guess it has some value for small items or persons with small hands who don’t cut much…I’m the cook in the house.

but, if you have a wife like mine: buy one.

I bought this knife recently and was surprised by what I got for [...] bucks. It is aesthetically pleasing (the wood grain pattern of the steel makes it look like a much more expensive knife), solidly made, and really really sharp, like, you can shave with it. The handle flares wide at the butt-end and flattens on top to accommodate the heel of your palm. Love the design, way beyond satisfied with the quality.