Kitchen Aid Cookware: Calphalon Katana Stainless-Steel 3-1/2-Inch Paring Knife Review

First, this blade is made in China, if that matters to you.Second, I found the shape to be a little awkward.The blade edge is low and the spine comes down to meet it.It feels a lot like a sheep's foot blade.In that sense, I had some unhappiness trying to penetrate food.

The steel is very hard and will stay sharp for a long time.It is clad, though, and not damascus.It is simply for looks and does not add any benefits that a paring knife would need.VG 10 is the core and is great steel.

The artistic shape of the handle comes down to the blade but "terminates" past the heel (towards the tip).It doesn't become apparent until you try to sharpen it and the sharpener is hitting the handle.I wasn't a big fan of that.

Overall, I wouldn't buy it again, especially for the price.It certainly cut well and was easy to clean, but the shape of it irritated me in more ways than one.In that sense, I would caution you from all the Calphalon Katana series.Make sure that you would accept the handle shape, for holding and sharpening.

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Product Description:
The small size and sharp point of this 3-1/2-inch paring knife make it ideal for handheld and other small or intricate cutting chores, such as trimming vegetables, making decorative garnishes, or mincing small amounts of parsley. For a secure, comfortable grip and increased control, the knife features a patented integrated bolster design and an ergonomic poly-resign handle that will not chip, crack, or peel. Named for the sacred sword carried by Japan's Samurai warriors, Calphalon Katana Series cutlery has its roots in a centuries-old tradition of superior cutlery craftsmanship. Made with VG Japanese steel and using a time-honored layering process that creates a Damascus-style blade clad with 33 stainless-steel layers, the cutlery provides distinctive style, rust resistance, exceptional sharpness, and ultimate edge retention. The paring knife measures approximately 6-1/2 inches long and carries a lifetime warranty.