Calphalon Traditional 10-Inch Chef's Knife
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CalphalonBrand: Calphalon
Release Date: 2002-09-01
Model: KN4010T
Product features:
- One piece forged construction for lifelong durability
- Full tang design for better balance and superior strength
- Hygienic fiberglass-reinforced poly resin handle will not absorb mositure, crack, split, or chip
- Made from high-carbon stainless German steel
- Lifetime warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Calphalon Traditional 10-Inch Chef's Knife
Customer Review: A Big Bad Boy, At A Bargain-Basement Price
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm an enthusiastic Calphalon cookware user; have been for some time, can't explain my addiction, but their stuff works for the way I spend time in the kitchen. I recently saw this knife at a price that I think is pretty much scandalous, and decided to give it a try.Yes, it says it's made from German high-carbon stainless steel; this is a correct statement. However, this does not mean it's a German knife any more than eating hush puppies means you're eating suede shoes. It's actually forged in China (look carefully on the box, you'll see the note). Nonetheless, it seems to be a reasonable alloy, comparable to the various European manufacturers.
It's quite substantial - "fully forged" means the blade, bolster and tang are one solid piece of metal, heated and beaten into shape with forges. Thus, it feels like a much more expensive knife than the price tag would indicate. The blade styling is typically German (tall, somewhat blocky) rather than French or Asian. If you like large knifes, and have large hands, you'll find the balance and control quite good. People with smaller features may not find this length the most comfortable, and should consider the 8 inch knife, found elsewhere on the site.
I was not highly impressed with the factory edge on the knife; I've had better - even in stamped (cheaper) knives. It's nothing that a professional sharpening wouldn't cure, and even at the cost of that, you'll still be substantially cheaper than a comparable knife from other manufacturers.
Overall, I'd recommend this knife for all but the most serious (or neurotic) chefs. Even for the most passionate home cooks, this knife is a stunning value and will let you reduce a big something into a pile of little bits of something in nothing flat.
Description of Calphalon Traditional 10-Inch Chef's Knife
Fully forged from a single piece of German high-carbon stainless steel, this 10-inch chef's knife with its curved blade is ideal for rocking through a chopping or mincing task as well as for all-purpose cutting. The 10-inch length suits experts and large-handed cooks, though small-handed cooks might prefer the 6-inch version and others, the 8-inch. The broad blade is tapered from spine to edge and from heel to tip, with a bolster providing balance and safety. Additional balance and strength come from the full tang running through the handle, which is formed of hygienic, fiberglass-reinforced poly that won't crack, split, or chip and is attached to the tang with the traditional three rivets. The high-carbon stainless-steel blade takes and holds a fine edge and it won't rust, stain, or discolor. A quality knife like this should be hand washed. It carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred BrackChef's Knives
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