All three brands make affordable knives in China, but they're best known for other products. Cuisinart's main product line is small kitchen appliances, while Farberware and Calphalon focus on cookware. These brands target budget-conscious shoppers looking for a low-cost knife set from a brand they recognize. Based on my testing, Cuisinart and Calphalon knives perform similarly, while Farberware knives are some of the cheapest, lightest, and lowest quality you can buy. The main difference between Calphalon and Cuisinart knives is that Cuisinart offers more colors and designs, while Calphalon maintains a classic black-handle look across collections.