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

Shun Damascus Steel Bamboo Knife Block Set | Forged Chef’s Classic 8 Piece

This eight-piece bamboo block set from Shun offers knives from the Shun Classic series, with the focus on chef’s knives rather...
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Wusthof Classic Forged Carving Knife & Fork Set | Comes with Presentation Gift Box

The six-inch carving fork and eight-inch carving knife in the Wusthof Classic Carving Set bring hand forged quality and strength to...
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Henckels Gourmet 3 Piece Starter Kit | Paring, Utility & Chef’s Knife Set

The Henckels Gourmet 3-Piece Starter Set of three high carbon stainless steel knives pares back the complications of J.A. Henckels manufacturing...
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Wusthof Classic 2 Piece Asian Knife Set | Paring & Santoku w/ Granton Blade

This Asian santoku and paring knife set comes from the Wusthof Classic series of hand-forged cutlery. The Classic Santoku combines traditional...
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Chicago Cutlery Knife Block Set | Hardwood Walnut 6 Piece | Rustic Kitchen Decor

Wood, brass, and steel combine to form this six-piece Walnut Tradition Knife Block Set from Chicago Cutlery. Full tang high carbon...
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Shun Classic Knives Boxed Gift Set | 3 Piece Damascus VG-10 Steel | DMS300

The three Damascus-type VG-10 steel blades in this Shun Classic Gift Box Set may cause you to put aside the knives...
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Henckels Twin Pro S Knife Set w/ Hardwood Block | SigmaForge 9 Piece Cutlery

The J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S nine-piece block set offers a nearly complete set of chef’s cutlery ranging from the most...
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Shun Classic Bamboo Knife Block Set | Asian Damascus Steel Cutlery 7 Piece

The four knives in this Shun Classic 7-Piece Bamboo Block Asian Knife set all feature the Damascus style steel that gives...
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Chicago Cutlery Metropolitan Knife Block Set 8 Piece | Award Winning Kitchen Knives

This eight-piece Metropolitan Knife Block set from Chicago Cutlery offers no-nonsense practical quality. Rated as a “Best Buy” by Consumer Reports...
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Henckels Twin Pro S Carving Knife & Fork Set | Friodur Ice Hardened Cutlery

Built with one of J.A. Henckels’ best manufacturing processes this Twin Pro-S two piece Carving Set won’t disappoint. An eight-inch carving...
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Sushi 3 Knife Gift Set | Chopsticks & Holders w/ Hard Carrying Case

The briefcase-sized metal bound carrying case of this set holds three styles of sushi knives plus four reusable lacquered chopsticks and...
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Wusthof 6 Piece Knife Block Set | Japanese Classic Santoku Granton

This Wusthof Classic Santoku 6-Piece Block Set switches the classic European chef’s knife for the classic Japanese santoku — which more...
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Chicago Cutlery 3 Piece Set | Black Walnut Signature Prep Knife | Full Tang

These three knives from Chicago Cutlery’s Signature series are about as simple as good knives get. The design is completely functional...
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Calphalon Knife Block Set | Traditional Forged Full Tang Cutlery 6 Piece

Four good knives plus a sharpening steel and a hardwood storage block, the Calphalon Traditional 6-Piece Block Set keeps to the...
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Chicago Cutlery Insignia Knife Block Set | Stainless Steel Full Tang Cutlery 12 Piece

Chicago Cutlery’s Insignia Stainless Steel twelve-piece block set offers a low cost alternative to all metal knives from top modern manufacturers....
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Global Yoshikin 5 Piece Set w/ Knife Storage Tray | High Carbon Stainless Steel Cutlery

Lighter and harder than European forged steel knives, Yoshikin Global cutlery outperforms heavyweight German patterns in many ways. Using these fine...
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Kitchen Knife Starter Set | Henckels Twin Select 3 Piece Forged

The Henckels Twin Select 3 Knife Starter Set offers the three practical blades most needed in any kitchen. The style and...
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Sabatier Laguiole Carving Fork & Knife | Stainless Steel Serving Set | French Cutlery

Laguiole knives forged in the small town of Laguiole, France, sport a trademark brass bee at the junction of blade and...
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Wusthof Kitchen Knife Starter Set | Culinar 3 Piece Forged Full Tang | Solingen Cutlery

Wusthof’s Culinar knives offer drop forged Solingen steel from tip to tang, with a lighter build than most forged designs and...
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Mundial 5100 Series Knife Block Set | Forged High Carbon Stainless Steel 7 Piece | Brazilian Cutlery

Though this set of forged high carbon stainless steel knives is manufactured in Brazil, the design and quality is thoroughly German....
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Messermeister Meridian Elite Knife Set 3 Piece | Solingen Kitchen Cutlery | E/3000-3S

This starter set from Messermeister of Solingen, Germany, includes three of the most used knives in any kitchen. The eight-inch blade...
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Henckels International Classic Carving Knife Set | Stainless Steel Forged 2 Piece

The Henckels Classic series still uses the steel alloy developed by J. A. Henckels for its distinctive high performance cutlery. This...
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Sabatier Precision Knife Block & Kitchen Tool Set | Stainless Steel 38 Piece

This 38 piece Knife Block set plus an assortment of kitchen tools won’t match the quality of Wusthof, Victorinox or Henckels....
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Wusthof Gourmet Asian Knife Set | Granton Edge Full Tang Molybdenum 2 Piece

Though this isn’t the forged pattern many expect from the established German knife makers like Wusthof, there’s quality here of a...
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Sabatier Laguiole Steak Knife Set | Black and Brass 6 Piece

Built in the style of the workmen’s pocket folding knives which first originated in the French village of Laguiole, these six...
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Tramontina Professional Cutlery Knife Block Set | Full Tang Forged 7 Piece

From Tramontina of Brazil, this 7-piece professional cutlery block set will impress you with its solidly drop forged full tang blades....
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Henckels S.O.S. Steak Knives Set | High Carbon Stainless Steel 4 Piece

Since I don’t think that a good steak needs to be cut with a huge knife, this four knife set of...
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Henckels Twin Pro S Knife Starter Set | 3 Piece Forged High Carbon Stainless Steel

A starter set like the Henckels Twin Pro S 3-Piece set might be all the knives you need for a long...
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Henckels International Knife Block Set | Lightweight Cutlery Fine Edge Pro 7 Piece

Henckels International products differ considerably from the traditional Henckels knives. The first impression here is lightweight — compared to the heavy...
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Wusthof Classic Knife Block Set | Hardwood 26 Piece w/ Steak Knives

Even though eight of the knives in this 26-piece knife block set from Wusthof are steak knives, many home chefs could...
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