Knife Block SetsCareful shopping pays off with knife sets. You could get a really great deal, or if you buy on impulse you could get stuck with a full set of knives you don’t really like at all. Companies may fill out the set with inexpensive blades instead of the knives you need. If you want good knives you’ll enjoy and use daily, there are many excellent offers for those willing to buy in bulk.

Whether you’re the sort of chef who wants every knife the company makes or the sort who only wants the knives you work with the most, buying knife sets makes good sense. There’s a knife set for every purpose from kitchen prep to service to sushi. Starter sets offering three knives seldom steer you wrong, since most include the basics. It’s also a good way to step up the quality of your cutlery without spending a painful amount of money.

Block sets include the very important wooden storage block, usually of laminated hardwood with slots for many sizes of kitchen blades as well as steak knives, shears and sharpening steels. If you’ve purchased a set of good knives the hardwood block is the best way to store them — saving both blades and fingers.

Bargain prices can be very seductive, but be cautious. Divide the price by the number of pieces, and if it sounds too good to be true, it is.

Some of Our Favorites

If you don’t start out with the best, you may never get around to the best. If you can, start with the Shun Classic Damascus Steel Knife set and bamboo block. All the knives you need and room for the knives you’ll love later on.

Good knives from a well known American company — Chicago Cutlery’s Metro Block Set has won several industry awards. You’ll need sharpening skills for this economical buy, but this set is an excellent choice for the average kitchen.

Three basic knives in the streamlined forged patterns favored by Solingen, Germany’s Messermeister — the Elite Knife set gives owners the high quality of German craftsmanship and steel at a price that’s easier to bear.

See All of Our Knife Set Reviews Below


Kitchen Knife Sets

Trademark Global Sushi Knife Set of 3 | Full Tang Asian Cutlery w/ Pakkawood Handles

Trademark Global’s 3-Piece Sushi Knife set has everything the high-end Asian knives offer except the best steel. If you’re an expert...
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Victorinox Kitchen Knife Set of 7 w/ Fibrox Handles | Includes Hardwood Block, Sharpening Steel, Shears

This basic Victorinox 7-Piece Knife Block Set includes four useful knives from the stamped steel and Fibrox line of Victorinox cutlery....
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Mezzaluna Cheese Knife w/ Drawer & Cutting Board Set | Stainless Steel Serving & Slicing Cutlery

This solid hardwood mezzaluna chopping block encloses more than just a cutting board. In the built-in storage tray, you’ll also find...
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Anolon Advanced Knife Block Set of 15 | Stainless Steel Cutlery for Modern Contemporary Kitchen Decor

The 15-piece Knife Block Set from Anolon gives good value but a strange mix of old-fashioned features and modernistic all-stainless design....
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Shun Elite Kitchen Knife Block Set of 9 | Forged Cutlery w/ Pakkawood Handles In Bamboo Storage

The Shun Elite 9-piece block set is a top-quality selection of professional knives which really are beautifully designed. Stylish black pakkawood...
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Chicago Cutlery Forged Prep Knife Set of 3 | Chef’s, Paring, & Utility Fusion

This three-knife set from Chicago Cutlery’s Fusion series updates a classic forged knife pattern with a sleek, modern look. These three...
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Culinary Institute Knife Block Set of 7, Masters Collection | CIA Hyde Park Cutlery w/ Hardwood Storage

The CIA’s Masters Collection Hyde Park 7-Piece Block set was designed by the master chefs on the faculty of the Culinary...
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Victorinox Chef’s Knife Cutlery Set of 3 | Utility & Carving Tempered Edge w/ Rosewood Handles

The stamped blades of Victorinox knives match the performance of more expensive forged designs but come up short on looks —...
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1 min read

Solingen Forged Bamboo Knife Block Set by Victorinox | 17 Piece w/ Steak Knives & Granton Santoku

The 17 items in this Forged Knife Block Set from Victorinox (maker of the famous Swiss Army Knife in its many...
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Victorinox Forged Knife Block Set of 8 | Solingen High Carbon Stainless Steel Cutlery

Much of the work that produced this 8-piece Knife Block Forged set from Victorinox actually happened in Solingen, the cutlery capitol...
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Wusthof Knife Block Set of 8, Black | Shears & Sharpening Steel In Hardwood, Classic Ikon

Wusthof’s Classic Ikon 8-Piece Block Set combines five fundamental kitchen prep knives with a sharpening steel, a stout pair of kitchen...
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1 min read

Wusthof Asian Knife Set, Granton Santoku & Paring | Classic Ikon Black w/ Solingen Stainless Steel

In the Classic Ikon 2-Piece Asian Cook’s Set, Wusthof pairs two knives which have a good chance of being nearly everyone’s...
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Rachael Ray Furi Knife Block Set, 6 Piece | Orange Gusto Grip Forged Stainless Steel

Chef Rachael Ray partnered with Furi Cutlery to create this basic six-knife set built to Chef Ray’s own standards. High carbon...
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Wusthof Knife Set of 18 w/ Hardwood Oak Storage Block | Full Tang Gourmet Cutlery

Enough knives to outfit the average modern kitchen combine with a quality oak storage block in this 18-piece assortment from Wusthof’s...
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Messermeister Kitchen Prep Set of 3 | Meridian Elite Trio w/ Scalloped Bread Knife, Paring & Chef’s

This set of three useful knives offers a good look at the quality and workmanship of Messermeister, an established German cutlery...
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1 min read

Wusthof Classic Starter Prep Knife Set, 3 Piece | Includes Chef’s, Carving & Paring Knife

The Wusthof Classic 3 Piece Starter Cutlery Set equips the beginning chef with three essential prep knives which will literally last...
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Kyocera Ceramic 3 Piece Knife Set | Starter Prep Knives, Peeler Included Free

If you’ve decided to step up to ceramic blades, consider this three-piece set with bonus peeler from Kyocera. Three sharp kitchen...
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1 min read

Cuisinart Santoku Knife Block Set 14 | Forged Steak Knives, Sharpening Steel, Shears

Cuisinart’s 14-Piece Knife Block Set includes a wide range of useful prep knives and should cover the needs of the average...
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1 min read

Henckels Pastry & Bakery Knife Set, Serrated | Bread & Utility Blade, Twin Pro S 35618

This two-piece knife set from J.A. Henckels’ Twin Pro S series was chosen with the baker in mind. These serrated blades...
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1 min read

Henckels Knife Block Gift Set w/ Sharpening Steel | Forged Full Tang Twin Pro-S 5 Piece

This gift selection from J.A. Henckels offers three useful knives of excellent quality but with an old-fashioned build — plus a...
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Wusthof Meat Carving Knife & Fork Box Set | Forged Culinar Satin Finish 2 Piece

Wusthof’s Culinar Carving Set brings beauty as well as function to the dining table and is rugged enough for work in...
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Henckels Kitchen Prep Knife Starter Set w/ Sharpening Steel | Forged Four Star 3 Piece

Three useful prep knives and a matching sharpening steel make up this set of starter cutlery from J.A. Henckels of Solingen,...
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Mundial Hardwood Knife Block Set, Forged Hollow Ground | Olivier Anquier Guajavira 12 Piece

Designed by French chef Olivier Anquier and manufactured by Mundial of Brazil, this 12-piece block set looks good enough to display...
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Chicago Cutlery Prep Knife Set: Chef’s, Utility, Paring | Full Tang Stainless Steel Metropolitan 3 Piece

For the cook who wants just the basics at a good price, Chicago Cutlery offers the Metropolitan three-piece Prep Knife Set....
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Mundial Future Knife Block Set 10 | Contemporary & Modern Kitchen Decor, Stainless Steel

Mundial of Brazil presents this fine set of forged all-stainless steel knives in a futuristic matching knife block to accent the...
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Farberware Pro Knife Set, Black Hardwood Block 15 | Full Tang Forged Steel Satin Finish

This 15-piece block set of seamless all-stainless steel prep and steak knives from Farberware’s Pro series displays some very good qualities...
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1 min read

Henckels Complete Kitchen Knife Block Set | Full Tang 18 Piece Twin Pro S

The Henckels Twin Pro S 18-piece knife block set combines traditional forging and high-tech welding processes. You’ll get top quality prep...
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Shun Kitchen Knife Block Set, Damascus Steel | Bamboo Classic VG-10 6 Piece

Shun Cutlery’s Classic six-piece knife block set gives home chefs the best foundation knives for kitchen prep plus a full-sized bamboo...
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Chicago Cutlery Serrated Knife Block Set | Wood Teflon Handles 25 Piece Basics

Designed to never need sharpening, the knives in this block set from Chicago Cutlery feature thick stamped high carbon stainless steel...
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Chicago Cutlery Kitchen Knife Block Set w/ Steak Knives | Serrated Full Tang Classic 10 Piece

This ten-piece block set in the Classic Chef pattern from Chicago Cutlery does not represent the best that China offers today....
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