The second item brought over from North America was our knives. As my father is a metallurgist, it seemed reasonable to send him out looking for good quality knives at a bargain price. The result is the Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery. Hand-forged from premium quality high carbon, no-stain German steel, each knife features a full tang, which means that the metal of the blade continues to run all the way through the handle. A full Tang provides better balance and strength, and less chance of your knives breaking. The Contemporary handle is sculpted to fit comfortably in your hand, and unlike similarly styled knives on the market, the black grip isn't made from silicone or rubber so there is no risk of it distorting over time. My favourite feature though is the knife name etched on the end of each handle. It means you instantly know what knife your selecting before you pull it from the block. A sleek modern design that is comfortable and easy to use, the Calphalon Contemporary Knives stay sharp in both blade and style. Available in a wide range of knife sets, the Calphalon Contemporary Knives are available from Amazon.com, we chose:
Calphalon Contemporary 8-Inch Chef's Knife - $29.95
Calphalon Contemporary 2-Piece Asian Knife Set (includes: 7" Santoku 4.5" parer) - $21.00
Calphalon Contemporary 2-Piece Fruit/Vegetable Set (includes: 6" Utility & 3.5" Parer) - $29.95