This high quality cutlery set is constructed of VG-1 Japanese steel for exceptional sharpness and ultimate edge retention. The Damascus style blade is clad with 33 layers of stainless steel, a time-honored layering process that not only imparts exceptional sharpness, but allows the blade to retain its edge longer for enduring, high performance results. The integrated bolster design allows for proper full-blade technique and smooth slicing, while the patented polyresin ergonomic handle is contoured for comfort and balanced for control and precision, and will not chip, crack or peel. The steak knives are made of quality Asian steel, and the low profile bamboo block with tapered slots offers easy accessibility and edge-preserving storage. Set includes 3 1/2" paring, 5 1/2" serrated utility, 7" Santoku, 7" slicer, 8" Chef's, 9" steel, six steak knives, kitchen shears and knife block. Hand wash. Lifetime warranty.

Average Customer Rating:

3.4

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(17 Reviews) 16

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9 out of 17(53%)reviewers would recommend this product.

Customer Reviews for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Review 1 for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Rating:

1 / 5

do not buy

PostedMarch 4, 2013

coolwater575

from santa clara ca

Would you recommend?No

Don't make the same mistake we did. They seemed like such a great deal and the reviews were good. None of the knives we got are actually straight. All are curved a bit. THey are NOT sharp. The sharpener that they came with make them worse. We've tried expensive knife sharpeners and this has not helped. Save your money - just start collecting the knives you want/need - add to your collection when you can. We're moving toward Wusthof - the few we have so far cut soooooooo much better than these. Just for example - I tried to cut a layer of fat off a brisket with the Calphalon chef knife and it wouldn't even cut into it. Got out the Wusthof chef knife and the fat slab was gone in one sweep. DO NOT BUY.

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Review 2 for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Rating:

5 / 5

Amazing Knives

PostedDecember 15, 2012

MRandMRS

from Tigard, OR

Would you recommend?Yes

My husband and I absolutely love this set! Very durable. Great, stylish product.

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Review 3 for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Rating:

5 / 5

great value for the price.

PostedJanuary 21, 2012

tk71

Would you recommend?Yes

These knives are a great value for the price.

Use these knives on good quality wooden cutting boards, and clean them by hand and dry them right away, and they'll treat you right.

I've had mine for about 2 years, and they've been phenomenal. I hone the blades every few weeks, and they stay crisply sharp.

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Review 4 for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Rating:

5 / 5

Best Overall Knives

PostedOctober 29, 2011

SylviaPink

Would you recommend?Yes

Have had these for over 5 years. Still just as sharp as they were when new. This is the first set of knives that I have kept this long. They are sooo sharp its scary if u drop it you better jump back or you might loose a toe! Of course you do have to care for them as instructions tell you to.

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Review 5 for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Rating:

5 / 5

Exceeded expectations

PostedAugust 11, 2011

Chefrob

from Acme mi

Would you recommend?Yes

I have owned these knifes for 6 years now and they never let me down. I work in a high volume kitchen in a resort. I have tried the wusthof's, the globals, shuns, the list goes on. The particular style of knife requires the same amount of work as the other brands do. If a person had a problem with them it's because they do not know how to care for them. A little rust spot can be removed by using bar keepers friend. To prevent that use a dry towel to dry the knives. As far as keeping them sharp it is easier to put a edge on them and a few swipes with honing steel brings them back to razor sharp. If you contact calohalon they will help you remember there is a life time warranty on them. These are by far the best knife for your money.

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Review 6 for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Rating:

2 / 5

Not worth it

PostedAugust 8, 2011

AEAO

from Georgia

Would you recommend?No

My husband and I have had these knives for less than a year, and they already have significant chipping on several of the blades. We hand wash and have never inappropriately handled the knives - we've followed all the usage directions. It may just be the special steel used for the Katana set, but we’ve been VERY unhappy with ours!

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Review 7 for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Rating:

5 / 5

The greatest and most solid knives for the price

PostedJuly 20, 2011

Manibox

from Santa Monica, CA

Would you recommend?Yes

I'm a knife sharpener, and this is the knives I recommend to my clients on a budget.
Well it seams like a lot of people doesn't like them. I think it must be because they are not used to sharp hard steel knives and the maintenance they need. The sharper a knife is the sooner it will go dull, and need sharpening. Like letting them lay on the counter after cutting high acid food like lemons and tomatoes, leaving them in the sink instead of rinsing and wiping them off. Cutting on hard ceramic cutting boards, plates and so on will dull the edge right away. But if you a careful with them and sharpen them regularly on water stones, they are the best bang for the buck.

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Review 8 for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Rating:

2 / 5

ummm not so much

PostedJuly 5, 2011

Supernas

from indianapolis, IN

Would you recommend?No

While these knives look great and perform great frresh out of the box they simply do not hold their edge. Ohter reviewer complained of rust and chips I didn't have theses issues. Damaucus blades are prone to rust so no big surprise there. After my edge stated to fade I honed them and they came back some, I even stoned them and well they just don't compare to toher knives. I returned mine and got the Shun set..... Much better

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Review 9 for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Rating:

1 / 5

Good for a month

PostedApril 26, 2011

Jfad

from Florida

Would you recommend?No

I loved the style and look, but after using them and taking great care of them they rusted and chipped after a month of use. I took them back today and got wusthof knives. Don't waste your time buying these.

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Review 10 for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Rating:

1 / 5

don't buy!

PostedMarch 7, 2011

sixbug

from St. Louis, MO

Would you recommend?No

we got these on our registry, had them for less than 6 months and they have rusted and chipped. We did everything they asked- hand washed, etc. I am planning on taking them back!

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Review 11 for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Rating:

5 / 5

Very Pleased!!!

PostedFebruary 2, 2011

PHreD

Would you recommend?Yes

I've had these knives for 4 or 5 years, and like them so much I own every one. I have also bought them for friends and as wedding gifts. If these are cared for properly, they are FAR better than Wustof, Henkel or Sabatier. NO dishwasher, no soaking in the sink, wipe clean, rinse, and don't forget to straighten and sharpen regularly.

I would not have any other!

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Review 12 for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Rating:

1 / 5

Rust & Chip Easily

PostedJanuary 28, 2011

GRMomma

from Michigan

Would you recommend?No

We took extra care of these expensive knives washing them by hand and drying them immediately after use, but after just one year they began to chip and rust. I would not recommend these knives to anyone.

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Review 13 for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Rating:

1 / 5

Great at first

PostedNovember 9, 2010

Jordan

from Las Vegas, NV

Would you recommend?No

I have had these knives for almost a year now and when I first got them they were great. Very sharp out of the box and would cut pretty much anything ease. I took very good care of them, never let them sit in water and I would dry them right after I washed them, never let any fruit juices sit on the blade. Now almost a year later, the blades on 3 of the knives have started to chip and break. I am not happy and will be getting rid of them. Wustohf here I come!

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Calphalon® Katana Series™ 14-Piece Cutlery Knife Block Set

Based on the average of (4) ratings-only reviews

Rating:

4.5 / 5

3 out of 4 recommend this product

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