Calphalon Knife Set - 6 PC  Product Reviews

"I think these compare pretty well to my parents pricier Henckels and so represent a great value. Purchased my set 5 months ago for well under a hundred bucks and I'm very pleased with them. Has pretty much all the knives a basic kitchen needs. Very solid forged construction looks like it should get the job done for a long time. Unless you have money to burn or are a professional, I think this set will work nicely. The block has enough room to add a couple more knives down the road if you like."

"The forged German Steel blades are great, so who cares if the knife is assembled in China. My only complaint is the 8" chefs knife blade is really thick and not very sharp. I also have the 8" chefs knife from the contemporary line and it is so much better, it is hard to believe since they are basically the same knife with different handles. I paid almost half the current price so it was a steal, but at less than $100 for the set, you can't go wrong. These are much better than stamped steel knives selling for the same price or more."

"These are high quality forged knives. Sould have been 5 stars but 1 star was deducted for misleading customers- they are NOT made in Germany."

"I have used this set for seven summers of cooking at summer language villages, and have never been disappointed. These are good knives; the blade is of great quality and keeps its edge for longer than you might expect. I have seen these knives get a lot of hard wear from the workers in my kitchen, and have had to use them in the same manner myself. They hold up excellently and are dependable for big food prep needs. Now I just need to get a set for my home. As with anything, you need to know your tools and keep them in repair (with sharpening on regular basis, etc.)"