Katana Series 18-Pc. Cutlery Set
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Beautiful knife set, sharp as can be, buuuuuut
These knives are beautiful, so pretty that I had them for a good 6 months before I actually used one because I didn't want to get them dirty LOL. This set has everything you'd ever need, all the blades were super sharp out of the box... however, the blades of the prep knives began chipping after the first use. After using them only a handful of times the blades had multiple chips in them. I have always hand washed them & dried immediately & don't allow anyone else to use this knife set (I still have a full Henkels set for anyone who comes over & may be helping me prepare food LOL). I'm hoping the set I got was somehow a lemon & the replacements will not be defective in this way because I really love the set. Have already filed a warranty claim so we shall see how the next set fairs. If they are great I'll report back!
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BEAUTIFUL KNIFE SET.
Recently replace an earlier set of Calphalon knives, they were fine but, missing one steak knife. So, I gave the set to an appreciative family and got the Katana set. Wow, are they ever neat looking. Talk about sharp, be careful when you wash and dry them before using. The 18 piece set is all I will ever need, everything is included, he honing steel is impregnated with industrial diamonds and takes only two swipes per side of the blade and you've got a super sharp knife. Follow the instructions and wash and dry immediately to prevent the blades from spotting. It will also lead to dulling and pitting if not dried as soon as they're washed. Thanks Calphalon for a superb product.
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Problem with chipping and cracking
I bought these and had problems right away. They are all chipped which started the first time I used them and one appears to be cracked.
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Really poor quality for the price.
Purchased a few years ago. Never run through the dishwasher, or left soaking in the sink. Most of the knives are not straight, some angling a few degrees from the handle. Very unevenly ground. Some began pitting after a few months of use. The metal is very soft, and bends easily, and not in a good springy sort of way, but of a more malleable nature. Some of the knives with a thinner tang have the handle separating because they are that pliable. Wish I had saved some money and went with a cheaper higher quality set instead of the cool looking ones. Love most of my other Calphalon products, but these are a flop.
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Professional Quality Knives - 10 Years Later
I bought my set of Calphalon Katana Chefs knives in 2005, mostly because I could not afford the more expensive Japanese VG Steel knives on the market. After 10 years of daily use they are all like new, and sharper than ever. The sets come with a Diamond Impregnated Steel. This is needed as the Katana knives have a Rockwell Hardness rating of 59-60; harder than 99% of the standard Steels on the market. This blade hardness is what make the Katanas the best buy in Professional Chefs knives on the market! Like any other great knife design; these must be hand washed (no dishwasher), dried right away, and steeled often. If you are not committed to a lifetime of proper care; then don't buy these or any other brand in the Professional Chefs class.
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Beautiful Quality
I love the knives, I haven't even used them yet, I got the set today!!!
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The Best cuttlery
I have had mine for a few years now, I love it, they hardly ever need to be sharpened, I would never use anything else!
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Set combination doesnt make sense
The 18 piece Katana set combination is not good WE NEED THE CHEF KNIFE!! And ok i can add it but wait theres no extra spaces and the other spaces are not big enough i wish they would remake the 18 piece set with a sensible combination fit for a professional chef at home. But the knives are great!
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