Knife sets are general purpose knives that vary messer laden in size and use. Each set consists of 3 or more knives. A standard knife set consists of seven to eight parts. It includes the following:
o chef’s knife
o paring knife o bread knife o filet knife o carving knife o steak knife o utility knife
Apart from that, it comes with sharpening steel and kitchen scissors. It can also be purchased with a knife block for convenient storage.
Popular knife sets consist of durable and high-quality knives that can last a lifetime with proper care. Below is a list of branded knife sets that have grown in popularity over the years.
– European brands
Wüsthof 9751 Classic Knife Set $289.95 The Wüsthof 9751 Classic Knife Set
is a perfect starter set for chefs. It is forged from a single piece of steel and comes in 6 knife parts.
Contains:
o Serrated bread knife (1×20 cm) o Carving knife (1x 23 cm) o Paring knife (1x 10 cm) o Chef’s knife (1×20 cm) o Boning (1×14 cm) o Sharpening steel (1×23 cm)
JA Henckels Four Star Knife Set
Henckels Four Star Knife Set is sharp, well-weighted and durable. It has finer quality and is also easy to use.
Set includes:
o 5″ Utility Knife – Serrated o 6″ Chef’s Knife o 3″ Paring Knife o 6″ Utility Knife o Hardwood Storage Block o Kitchen Scissors
Sabatier 5-piece knife set with block
Sabatier 5-piece knives are a fully forged block set. It is made of high carbon stainless steel for maximum durability. Each set has a handle molding process that can be molded with pressure. There can be no cracks like with an ordinary rivet.
Set includes:
o 20 cm filleting knife
o 13 cm boning knife o 25 cm circular sharpening knife o 20 cm bread knife o 15 cm chef’s knife
– US brands
Chicago Cutlery Metropolitan 10 Piece Knife Block Set $54.99
Chicago Cutlery Metropolitan knife sets feature high carbon stainless steel blades and comfortable polymer handles. It has an exclusive Taper Grind edge and a full tang for strength and balance. This set has exceptional sharpness and stain resistance properties.
Set includes:
o 5″ utility/boning knife o 4 steak knives o 3-1/2″ paring knife o 8″ slicer o 8″ sharpening steel o 7-1/2″ chef’s knife o 12 Slots memory block
– Japanese brands
Global 3 pcs. Oriental Santoku Knife Set #G-48338 G-48338 models are lightweight, razor sharp knives constructed of stainless steel. They are equipped with thin blades and hollow handles, making them easy to control.
Set includes:
o 5 ¼ inch GS-3 Chef’s utility knife o 8 inch G-48 hollow-ground santoku knife o 3-1/2 inch GS-38 paring knife Other popular brands include:
o Kyocera
o Kai Shun o Fallkniven o Kikuichi o OId Hickory o And Knife Master.
These popular brands have established themselves over the years due to their excellent qualities and product presentations. The prices of the most popular knife sets are really expensive. However, there are some good options that offer low price points but have excellent features.
Although a well-known brand does not always guarantee good product performance, price is no longer an issue these days, especially when it comes to popular branded knife sets.
