The Calphalon KNR4008C Contemporary 8-Inch Chef Knife is the most indispensable of all the knives. Perfectly diced onions and peppers, slender zucchini matchsticks, roll-cut carrots, and thinly shredded cabbage are just a few strokes away with this powerful, versatile tool. The blade edge of this knife is gently curved, from tip to heel, which allows you to use a gentle, even rocking-and-gliding motion as you cut. The length and weight of the blade help you work more efficiently, as the longer and heavier the blade, the less strenuous the cutting is. Use the whole blade to cut larger items like potatoes and Spanish onions into slices or strips. The bolster gives the knife weight at the heel so the back half of the blade can be used to make smaller cuts. The flat of the blade can be used to lightly "whack" the skins from garlic cloves.
Additional features:
- Full-tang design
- Name of each knife is etched into end of handle
- Stain-, rust-, and discolor-resistant
- Balanced for efficiency and comfort
- Fully tapered from cutting edge to spine and from tip to heel for superior strength and cutting versatility
- Hand-ground to a perfect equal edge and fine satin finish
- Once-piece forging of blade, bolster, and tang
