The Bottom Line
This Calphalon Katana Series 9" Bread Knife has a beautiful Damascus design on the Japanese steel blade. It's definitely a quality, well-constructed and balanced knife that should hold its edge for a long time. The length of the blade is ideal for large loaves and the handle is very comfortable. Although a little pricey, the quality of the steel and knife construction is evident and you know you're holding a good knife. Handle and store with care, this knife is very sharp.
Pros
- Beautiful knife blade with layered steel design
- Extremely sharp - great bread slicing
- Comfortable poly handle
- Quality construction and finish
Cons
- None detected
- Price seems a little high, but definitely a quality knife
Description
- Calphalon Katana Series 9" Bread Knife
- Made of VG-1 Japanese Steel constructed of 33 stainless steel layers
- Damascus style patterned blade is extremely sharp
- Blade has a traditional shape with an integrated bolster
- Lifetime Warranty
- Poly-resin ergonomically designed handle for comfort and good control
- Resistant to cracking, chipping, peeling
- Hand washing recommended
- According to Calphalon, this knife won the 2006 Housewares Design Award for Innovative Cutlery Design
Guide Review - Calphalon Katana Series Japanese Steel 9" Bread Knife - Review
Calphalon Katana knives are made of VG-1 Japanese steel - making them harder and extremely durable. Multiple layers of stainless steel are used in the layered construction of this knife, giving it a beautiful Damascus style blade finish. The poly-resin handle has a unique style symbolic of the Katana Series, is well balanced and provides a comfortable grip. Although this handle shape is very different, I was surprised at how comfortable it was to handle.This knife should be used with caution and I would not recommend it be handled by children. It is extremely sharp and the 9" blade length, although great for bread slicing, requires a little more care in handling and storing. It easily slices through bread - making it an effortless task to produce even bread slices. It also sliced easily through meatloaf and other foods.
Given the quality of materials used in the construction of this knife, it should hold its edge for a long time. The manufacturer recommends that consumers not attempt to sharpen this knife, but should return it to Calphalon where it can be professionally restored.
Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended - wash by hand in warm soapy water immediately after use and dry thoroughly.
