Customer Reviews for Katana Series 18 Piece Set
Katana Series 18 Piece Set
Set Includes:
3.5" parer
4.5" parer
5" nakiri
5.5" honesuki
7" santoku
7" slicer
9" bread knife
8 steak knives
kitchen shears
9" diamond steel
knife block
Average Customer Rating:
(10 Reviews) 10
Rating Snapshot (10 reviews)
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6 out of 10(60%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Katana Series 18 Piece Set
Review 1 for Katana Series 18 Piece Set
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Disappointed, NOT worth the money.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
By: Esteban on
Date:January 2, 2013
Location:North Carolina
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Disappointed, NOT worth the money.
Date:January 2, 2013
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I bought these knives a few years ago, along with some of the individual blades. Until, my wife brought back some high carbon knives from Japan they have been the workhorses in my kitchen, especially the larger ones and the paring knife. Well, today I pulled out the entire set to sharpen and was very disappointed. I have used the steel that comes with the set regularly on the knives I use frequently but upon close inspection almost all the knives had some pitting in the blade. I also found small amounts of rust on the handles. The pitting was usually near the tip of the blade or along the parts of the cutting edge. I was able remove some of the pitting using my sharpening stone but for the price you pay for these knives there shouldn't be any pitting. These knives have never been misused, nor have they seen the inside of a dishwasher. I bought these thinking I wouldn't be buying any other knives for at least 10 years.... Now, after only 4 years, I am beginning to start looking. The attached picture was taken with a camera phone
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Review 2 for Katana Series 18 Piece Set
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Love them all!
By: harper642 on
Date:November 18, 2011
Location:Fort Worth, Texas
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Love them all!
Date:November 18, 2011
I bought one of the smaller sets years ago I think it was 07 or 08 and loved them so much we have since purchased all of the additional knives, poultry shears and scissors. We even bought 12 steak knives. I just wish we could buy the large knife block alone. We take care of them and they work great. We have only had them sharpened once but we do use the steel to keep the edge.
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Review 3 for Katana Series 18 Piece Set
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These Knives are Wonderful!
By: Shooting Star on
Date:September 15, 2011
Location:Cincinnati, OH
Age:25-34
Gender:Female
These Knives are Wonderful!
Date:September 15, 2011
Growing up in a family where we had low-quality, dull knives made me dream of having high-quality, sharp knives when I would have my own home. My siblings got this set for me and my husband for our wedding. We love them! I use the paring knives every day for cutting fruit, veggies, cheese, etc. The steak knives cut steak beautifully. I bake my own bread, so the bread knife has been a great asset. We have followed the directions to sharpen the knives often on the included knife sharpener, and they are staying nice and sharp. I love the Japanese knives too, and hope to learn how to use them in Japanese cooking (we love sushi!). These knives have a very aesthetic appearance and the handles are ergonomic and pretty at the same time. Good job, Calphalon!
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Review 4 for Katana Series 18 Piece Set
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Katana knives
By: tor-9394 on
Date:September 15, 2011
Location:Toronto, Ontario
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Katana knives
Date:September 15, 2011
The absolute best knives I have ever owned. I have a set of Henkels and Cutco knives that were more expensive. These knives are sharper and stay shaprer much longer. They have a nice balance and weight .. Tney feel great in your hand when using them. Have to take care of them though wash and dry immediately after use or you will get pitting apparently but if you love your knives you will care for them properly.
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Review 5 for Katana Series 18 Piece Set
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FANTASTIC!
By: Anonymous on
Date:January 21, 2011
Location:Wincheser Va.
Age:over 55
Gender:Male
FANTASTIC!
Date:January 21, 2011
I have finally found out how nice it is to own a quality knive. I believe this set will last forever with proper care. The review I read about "pitting" is a mystery. I own this set an several other Calphalon knive, and never, ever put them in the dishwasher. Did the person leaving the poor review read the instructions? Anyways, Calphalon I am sure will stick behind their products.
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Review 6 for Katana Series 18 Piece Set
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Wonderful knives
By: mdgjohnson on
Date:January 19, 2011
Location:NC
Age:25-34
Gender:Female
Wonderful knives
Date:January 19, 2011
My husband and I registered for these knives as part of our wedding registry. We choose these in part for their design, since they match his wedding band, but we also knew that being Damascus steel they would last a long time as long as we took care of them. I have never had quality steel of any type rust, and as for the "pitting" in an earlier comment, the manufacture does say to hand wash and dry immediately to prevent discoloration and water spots.
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Review 7 for Katana Series 18 Piece Set
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Become a Samurai in the kitchen!!!
By: jbinlv on
Date:November 17, 2010
Location:Las Vegas, NV
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Become a Samurai in the kitchen!!!
Date:November 17, 2010
It has historically been associated with the samurai of feudal Japan, and has become renowned for its sharpness and cutting ability. In the right hands, these instruments cut with exacting precision in the right hands! My wife never understood my reasoning for investing in "expensive" knives and once she had the santoku in her hands, it was like she discovered electricity!! Right out of the box she said, "these knives are sharp enough to cut into the future!". After a brief explanation on the care of the knives we have never looked back to our old set. The knives are weighted elegantly and fit the hand as if made just for you. As with any knife of this caliber, if you respect it, it will continue to serve you for years!!!
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Review 8 for Katana Series 18 Piece Set
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quality?
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By: amiof4 on
Date:August 31, 2010
Location:Brookfield WI
Age:over 55
Gender:Female
quality?
Date:August 31, 2010
poor quality & over priced. have been used only 1 month & they are already rusting and pitting
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