Calphalon is a cookware brand, recognized for their high quality products that they permanently improve and they are an authority in everything you kitchen needs. It’s of course a cutlery brand, that has created few lines of durable, design and sharp knives. Here is a Calphalon knife set.
You can see on the left a Calphalon Contemporary set. The Contemporary line is a very useful one. Yes, it cuts with precision and comfort, but each knife features its name, etched in the end of the handle. You’re sure to know what knives you need to use and which one you’re pulling out the block.
This is the Calphalon Contemporary 21 piece knife set, certainly one of the most complete set you can getat this price (less than $300). The steel used is a german steel, from tang to tip. The full tang provides great balance and strenght. It includes : 8″ Chef’s Knife, 5″ and 7″ Santoku Knives, 8″ Bread Knife, 3.5″ Paring knife, 5.5″ Tomato Bagel Knife, 6″ Utility Knife, 5″ Boning Knife, 8″ Slicer, 6″ Fork, 8 Steak Knives and kitchen shears
The last pieces are the bamboo block of course for easy storage, and a 10″ sharpening steel, so you’re ready to keep the cutting edge for years.
Calphalon Katana Series Cutlery 16 Piece Cutlery Set with FREE GIFTS
NOTE : With all the sets we display on this page, 3 Free gifts are included ! A cutting board, a cheese knife, a 7″ Katana serie slicing knife.
Though Calphalon knows how to make luxury cookware and cutlery they still do have sweeter prices than many of their competitors.
The current Calphalon knives series are :
- Traditional
- Commercial
- Everyday
- Contemporary
- Katana
Another line to look at is the Katana serie, the latest one. The Katana line includes Japanese knives such as Santoku, the Japanese Chef’s knife. These are very well designed knives that will let you cut with style, also, this serie is made with Japanese steel (VG-1).
Calphalon was established in Perrysburg, Ohio, in 1963. During their years of manufacturing, they never stopped to innovate in the cookware industry and provide some of the prefered tools for chefs at home and professionals. You have seen that they can use either German or Japanese steel for their knives, make things easier wth the patented labeled handles, and combine many other things into fair prices.
Calphalon is a recommended brand 
As for all premium knives, handwashing is recommended, dishwasher should be avoided. Be nice with your knife!
Where to buy Calphalon knives ?
You can get your Calphalon sets and individual knives from Cookware, this is where we’ve seen the free gifts available. See all Calphalon at Cookware.