Calphalon Knife Set Review: How Did I Fall in Love with It?

Who does that? Fall in love with knives. Are you interested to know how it started? Read on my Calphalon knife set review!

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During the holiday season with deals-abound that make you want to buy everything you see, I came across the Calphalon Precision Sharp INTM Nonstick 13 Piece Cutlery Set.

I saw this thirteen-piece knife set on Amazon and the price was almost like a steal (steel?). I mustered the courage to buy and ordered the whole set.

I am a Thai food enthusiast, so I naturally seek out high-quality blades. If there is one thing you notice in Thailand’s restaurants and street vendors, it’s that all cooks have sharp, precise blades at all times.

Calphalon Knife Set Review

So the knife set is by Calphalon, a company known for its consideration and care for the environment and consumer health. I have reviewed other cookware brands in the past.

This knife set comprises thirteen knives.

So the first thing that caught my eye was labels. Each knife has a label at the bottom of the handle, indicating the name of each type.

I learned about various new knives in my recent knife endeavors. But seeing the new name, Santoku knife, was an extra lesson on knife research.

Since each knife is made in a non-stick finish, the food doesn’t stick to the knife while you are chopping away blissfully.

Some features that stand out for me:

The ceramic plate on the wooden block sharpens the knife as you take them out and put them back

The ergonomic design is extremely comfortable to use for hours.

Despite having a full tang, the weight of the knife balances with the handle.

The block has every possible knife you require, with the addition of scissors.

Every knife is labeled on the handle end of the knife, giving you ease to take the knife you require for the task only.

Sharpen Your Skills

What is Sharp InTM?

This is another smart feature; the block has a ceramic plate on the block’s opening, where you insert the knife. Now, this smart ceramic piece sharpens the blade every time you pull and put the knife back.

Isn’t this thoughtful?

It reduces the need to have to sit and sharpen the knife after every few weeks. Instead, whenever you pull it out, it sharpens it a little each time. Because who has got the time in today’s busy world to constantly sharpen their knives. Anything that automates a menial task gets an upvote in my book.

The Blade

Calphalon made the knives with High Carbon, German steel. This type of steel is used to make it extremely resilient to breakage, damage, and corrosion.

What’s more?

The blade is coated for stain resistance and non-stick. The non-stick feature works wonders when you chop any soft or mushy foods, and you require precision and a neat job.

Every time you chop, the food falls back on the chopping board effortlessly. With the ridges on the blade, make the food fall back immediately, reducing the time to clean and creating no mess while chopping with speed.

Recently all the best knives are made full tang for support and balance. The handle is riveted and made to support the shape of your hand. It works on your hand as second nature.

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Warranty Vs. Price

The brand offers a lifetime warranty on their purchase. Having a brand that offers this kind of warranty says a lot about their faith in their product.

And the price is also not high-end making anyone hesitant in buying. In fact, the knife set is very reasonably priced for the value it offers.

Knives Explained

There are gazillions of knives. However, some important ones that are included in the set are explained. It helps you identify these knives and why you require each.

Chef Knife: Multi-purpose knife, thick at heel. Ideal for hard vegetables and herbs like lemongrass.
Santoku Knife: A thin blade knife, traditional Japanese design. Ideal for chopping, mincing, and dicing.
Paring Knife: Small-sized knife. Ideal for coring, peeling, and fine dicing.
Serrated Knife: With Serration on the blade. Ideal for Tomatoes and citrus fruits like limes.
Bread Knife: This knife also has serrations on its long blade. It is meant for making the finest slices of bread without cutting and tearing…so you’re unlikely to get much use from a Thai food perspective.
Paring Knife: Uniquely with blades turning inwards. Ideal for peeling and removing skins from tough fruits and vegetables.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is it worth buying the whole set?

A. For an aspiring chef, cook, or expert cook, having all knives is extremely important. The knife that you use for deboning cannot be used for filleting. Similarly, each knife has a purpose, and the point of specialized knives is to make your work easy. Thai cooking in particular becomes far easier when you have an excellent knife set at your disposal.

Q. What is a full tang knife?

A. Full tang and fixed blade are two variations. In a full tang blade, the block of steel runs through the knife, even with the handle, until the end. At the same time, the fixed blade doesn’t have steel running with the handle.

Q. Which knife is important to have in a knife set?

A. There are three kinds of the knife that one should look for before buying the knife set:

Serrated knife
Paring knife
Chef’s knife

Q. What is the best way to wash the knives?

A. Ideally, having a knife that is safe to wash in the dishwasher is bliss. But some accidents and movements can damage the blade. Most experts and chefs practice washing the knife by hand wash only.

Other Cooks’ Calphalon Knife Set Reviews

I posted in a foodie’s Facebook group asking for opinions about this Calphalon SharpIN Nonstick 13 Piece Set. The consensus was extremely positive from those who also purchased it.