Founded in 1963 in Perrysburg, Ohio, the Commercial Aluminum Cookware Company produced high quality aluminum cookware. This company was to become Calphalon, which has expanded to include high quality steel knives in its line. Although made from the same materials and with the same process, Calphalon Contemporary knives are a less expensive version of Caphalon LX knives.
Calphalon Contemporary
In 2002, Calphalon introduced its own series of kitchen knives. All sets are made from high-carbon, no-stain German steel and feature a customary black handle. They are tempered and forged at 1,000 degrees Celsius. The handles are made of fiberglass-reinforced poly resin, which will not harbor microbes or split. Knife blocks are made of maple.These knives are known for having a full tang, which means the knife is designed to ergonomically fit your hand.
Calphalon LX
With a slightly sharper edge -- and price tag -- Calphalon LX knives are a slightly more elegant version of the Contemporary knife. They are also made from high-carbon stainless German steel and feature an elongated and slightly more curved handle. The LX handles are also made from fiberglass reinforced poly resin and are completely resistant to bacteria. This design features a solid knife blade that goes all the way through the handle. The ends are set with a stainless steel hilt and have the names of each knife engraved on the end.
Calphalon Contemporary Sets
Contemporary is the most budget-minded set of knives produced by Calphalon and can be purchased individually or as a set. Knife sets come in eight steak knives, a 17-piece knife block or the 21-piece knife block, which includes a high-quality pair of scissors. Contemporary knives are designed with a sleek end cap that is part of the actual blade and forms the hilt of the knife. These knives come with a lifetime warranty and can be purchased directly from Calphalon at its website in sets or by the piece.
Calphalon LX Sets
As of March of 2011, Calphalon no longer sells the Calphalon LX in blocks, but knives can be purchased individually from any number of retailers. Designed for superior edge retention, the LX brand is one of Calphalon's higher priced cutlery offerings, priced between the Katana line and the Contemporary line. These knives have the same features as the Contemporary brand except they have a superior ability to hold an edge. They feature three full rivets through the handle for superior durability. They have a lifetime warranty.
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