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Knife Sets
Choosing a knife set is easiest when you focus on the knives you will actually use. Many boxed sets are built around a target price or piece count, which may include extra knives or accessories that don't fit your cooking style. At Knife Merchant, we prefer practical sets that give you the core tools you need while still offering the savings that comes from buying multiple knives together.
If you do not see the exact set you want, we can help you build one. Call or email us and we will be happy to build a custom knife set based on your budget, preferred brand, and the types of prep work you do most often.
If you are specifically looking for a set with countertop storage, browse our selection of Knife Block Sets.
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Kyocera Innovation Black 2-Piece Ceramic Knife Set
Two knives cover a large share of the produce prep in a home kitchen, one long enough for chopping and dicing on the board and one short enough for sandwiches, citrus and small vegetables. The pair is a sensible way to try ceramic alongside the steel knives already in the drawer.Both blades use Kyocera’s Innovation Black ceramic, which the company’s testing credits with twice the edge life of its earlier ceramic. Neither will rust or react with acidic food. Steel remains the right choice for bones and frozen food, since ceramic chips when it is twisted or struck.Buying from Knife Merchant keeps the set under Kyocera’s limited warranty. We are an authorized Kyocera reseller, a question customers raise with us before ordering, and Kyocera excludes knives bought from unauthorized sellers.
Choosing Between the Sets and Open StockThe Innovation Black 4-Piece Set swaps the chef’s santoku for a 7-inch chef’s knife and adds a santoku and a slicing knife. To fill one gap, buy the 6-inch Chef’s Santoku or the 4.5-inch Utility Knife on its own. Learn More$128.50 -
Made In 2-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set
The Made In 2-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set covers most of the cutting in a home kitchen with just two knives: an 8-inch chef knife for chopping and slicing, and a 3.8-inch paring knife for the small, precise work. Both are fully forged in Thiers, France, from single rods of X50CrMoV15 Nitro+ stainless steel, with full tangs and olive wood handles.
What Each Knife Does8-inch chef knife: Chops onions and herbs, breaks down squash, and slices meat.3.8-inch paring knife: Peels, cores, hulls, and trims in the hand or on the board.
Why It PerformsFully forged, full tang: Each knife is shaped from one rod of steel that runs through the handle, for strength and balance.Forgiving European steel: X50CrMoV15 Nitro+ is tough, corrosion resistant, and easy to bring back with a honing rod.Olive wood handles: Each handle has its own grain, so no two sets look alike.
Choosing the Right Made In SetTo add a serrated knife for bread, the Made In 3-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set includes the Made In 9-inch Forged Olive Wood Bread Knife. Each knife is also sold individually: the Made In 8-inch Forged Olive Wood Chef Knife and the Made In 3.8-inch Forged Olive Wood Paring Knife. Learn More -
Made In 2-Piece Japanese Damascus Steel Knife Set
The Made In 2-Piece Japanese Damascus Steel Knife Set pairs the two blades that cover most of a home cook’s prep: the gyuto for meat, fish, and general cutting, and the nakiri for vegetables. Both are forged in Seki, Japan, with VG-10 cores inside 66 layers of Damascus steel, so they share the same sharp 15-degree edge, balance, and hand-finished handles.
What Each Knife Does8-inch gyuto: The all-purpose blade for slicing proteins, dicing onions, and mincing herbs.6.6-inch nakiri: A tall, flat-edged vegetable knife that makes clean straight-down cuts through onions, carrots, and cabbage.
Why It PerformsMatched steel and edges: Both knives share the same VG-10 core and 15-degree edge, so they cut and sharpen the same way.Two complementary shapes: The gyuto handles slicing and rocking cuts; the nakiri handles push cuts and chopping.Full tang, polymer handles: Balanced knives with handles that resist slipping and staining.
Choosing the Right Made In SetFor a third, more compact all-purpose blade, the Made In 3-Piece Japanese Damascus Steel Knife Set adds the santoku. Each knife is also sold on its own: the Made In 8-inch Japanese Damascus Steel Gyuto and the Made In 6.6-inch Japanese Damascus Steel Nakiri. Learn More -
Miyabi Black 2-Piece Knife Set: 8-inch Chef’s and 3.5-inch Paring
Two Knives for Most of the Daily Work The Miyabi Black 2-Piece Knife Set pairs the series’ 8-inch chef’s knife with its 3.5-inch paring knife. Between them, the two cover most everyday prep: the chef’s knife handles board work from dicing to slicing, and the paring knife handles peeling, trimming and detail work in the hand. It is a practical starting point for cooks building a Miyabi Black collection.
Construction and Performance Ultra-hard core steel. Both knives share a fine-grained powder steel core that holds a keen edge through extended use. Ice-hardened blades. Sub-zero hardening stabilizes the steel for added hardness and corrosion resistance. Flower Damascus cladding. Stainless layers protect each hard core and give the pair a matched rippled pattern. Honbazuke edges. Each edge is hand-honed in three stages for clean cuts through dense vegetables and delicate fruit alike. D-shaped handles. The traditional Japanese profile gives a comfortable grip on both knives. Each handle’s grain and color are unique.
Building the Collection The natural additions to this pair are the Miyabi Black 9.5-inch Bread Knife for bread and the Miyabi Black 10-inch Tungsten Honing Rod for edge maintenance. Learn More -
Miyabi Birchwood SG2 2 Piece Chef's & Paring Knife Set
The Miyabi Birchwood SG2 (5000MCD) series represents the pinnacle of Japanese blade-smithing. This 2-piece set provides the two most essential tools for any kitchen: the workhorse 8-inch Gyutoh (Chef's Knife) for effortless slicing and dicing, and the 3.5-inch Paring Knife for intricate detail work. At the heart of each blade is a core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel, protected by 100 layers of two different steels, creating a stunning "Flower Damascus" pattern. Hand-honed in Seki, Japan, using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke process, these blades feature a scalpel-like 9.5° to 12° edge. Key Features: Exotic Karelian Birch Handles: Each knife is finished with a traditional D-shaped handle made from Karelian (Masur) Birch—a rare wood so prized for its unique rippling grain that it was the only wood ever used in a Fabergé egg. The result is a set that is as much a gallery piece as it is a high-performance culinary instrument. SG2 Micro-Carbide Core: One of the world’s hardest steels (63 Rockwell), ensuring an edge that stays sharp significantly longer than standard stainless steel. 101-Layer Flower Damascus: A breathtaking aesthetic that also provides exceptional durability and prevents food from sticking to the blade. CRYODUR® Ice-Hardened: The blades undergo a signature -196°C ice-hardening process to maximize corrosion resistance and edge retention. Traditional D-Shape Handle: Ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue during long prep sessions, accented with a mosaic pin and decorative end cap. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan: Produced by master artisans in the historic capital of Japanese sword-making. Learn More -
Global Classic 2-Piece Paring and Utility Knife Set
A paring knife and a slightly longer utility knife handle the small work that a chef’s knife does clumsily. This set pairs a 3-inch parer for peeling and coring in the hand with a 4.5-inch utility knife for slicing small fruit, trimming chicken and cutting a single shallot on the board.The two lengths split the work naturally. The shorter blade stays under the thumb for turning around an apple or hulling strawberries, and the longer one reaches across a lemon or a tomato and slices a sandwich in half.It complements a chef’s knife such as the Global Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife or the 6-inch Chef’s Knife. The paring knife is also sold on its own as the Global Classic 3-inch Paring Knife. See our knife shapes guide for how paring and utility knives differ. Learn More -
Wüsthof Classic 2-Piece Carving Set
Holiday turkeys and Sunday roasts call for the Wüsthof Classic 2-piece carving set, which pairs an 8-inch carving knife with a 6-inch straight meat fork.A carving knife is long and narrow, which keeps drag low as it moves through a roast and lets you cut even slices in long, smooth strokes. The fork holds the meat steady and keeps your hand away from the edge. Its straight tines go in and come out cleanly, and they lift slices onto the platter.This set has a plain carving edge. The Classic 2-piece hollow edge carving set adds a row of hollows along the blade, which helps release thin slices of ham or turkey. For a longer knife on large roasts, see the Classic 9-inch hollow edge carving knife. For very thin slices of salmon or brisket, try the Classic Super Slicer.Rest a roast before you carve it so the juices settle, and slice across the grain for tender pieces. Our knife shapes guide covers carving knives alongside slicers and chef’s knives. Learn More$229.95 -
MAC Professional and Superior 2-Piece Santoku Set
This set combines the dimpled Professional 6.5-inch santoku with the Superior 4-inch santoku paring knife, giving a santoku cook a main knife with a bolster and a small knife for the board.The larger knife chops vegetables, slices boneless meat and releases sticky food from its dimpled face, while the small santoku handles shallots, garlic and strawberries. Both use MAC’s sub-zero tempered Superior steel.For a lighter pair without the bolster, see the Superior santoku set. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide compares the santoku with the chef’s knife. Learn More$179.95 -
Shun Classic Blonde 2-Piece Starter Set
The Shun Classic Blonde 2-Piece Starter Set brings together the two knives every kitchen needs, with light blonde handles for a brighter look. It is the natural first step into the Shun Classic Blonde line. The 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the all-purpose workhorse for slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and proteins, and the 3.5-inch Paring Knife handles the precision work of peeling, coring, and trimming in hand. Between them, they cover most daily prep. The set arrives in a presentation box suitable for storage or gift-giving.
FeaturesTwo essential shapes: A full-size chef’s knife for board work and a compact paring knife for in-hand detail work, so nearly every everyday task has the right blade.VG-MAX cutting cores: Shun’s proprietary steel is strong, fine-grained, and resistant to wear and corrosion, and it holds a very keen edge through extended prep.Stainless Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports each core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.D-shaped blonde PakkaWood handles: The light-toned handles are comfortable in either hand, durable, and do not harbor bacteria.Full composite tang: The composite construction keeps both knives light and balanced.Gift box: The presentation box makes the set ready to give and doubles as storage.Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: Each Shun knife requires at least 100 individual steps to complete in Seki City, one of Japan’s most important blade-making centers since the 13th century.Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening for both knives.
Tasks It Handles WellDicing onions, carrots, and celeryMincing herbs and garlic with a rocking cutSlicing boneless meats and fishPeeling and coring apples, pears, and tomatoesTrimming and segmenting fruit
Choosing Your Next Shun Classic Blonde KnifeThe third knife should depend on how you eat. If you bake regularly, or simply enjoy a slice of sourdough with breakfast, the Shun Classic Blonde 9-inch Bread Knife is the best addition. For a three-knife set from the start, the Shun Classic Blonde 3-Piece Starter Set adds the 6-inch Utility Knife. The same two knives are available with ebony handles as the Shun Classic 2-Piece Starter Set. Learn More$259.95 -
Shun Classic 2-Piece Starter Set
The Shun Classic 2-Piece Starter Set brings together the two knives every kitchen needs, and it is the natural first step into the Shun Classic line. The 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the all-purpose workhorse for slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and proteins, and the 3.5-inch Paring Knife handles the precision work of peeling, coring, and trimming in hand. Between them, they cover most daily prep. The set arrives in a presentation box suitable for storage or gift-giving, and because every Classic piece shares the same handle and finish, the collection can grow one knife at a time.
FeaturesTwo essential shapes: A full-size chef’s knife for board work and a compact paring knife for in-hand detail work, so nearly every everyday task has the right blade.VG-MAX cutting cores: Shun’s proprietary steel is strong, fine-grained, and resistant to wear and corrosion, and it holds a very keen edge through extended prep.Stainless Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports each core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.Hand-sharpened double-bevel edges: The fine, symmetrical edges serve left- and right-handed cooks equally well.D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles: The handles are comfortable in either hand, durable enough for daily use, and do not harbor bacteria.Full composite tang: The composite construction keeps both knives light and balanced.Gift box: The presentation box makes the set ready to give and doubles as storage.Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: Each Shun Classic knife requires at least 100 individual steps to complete in Seki City, one of Japan’s most important blade-making centers since the 13th century.Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening, so both knives can be professionally sharpened by the manufacturer whenever their edges need restoring.
Tasks It Handles WellDicing onions, carrots, and celeryMincing herbs and garlic with a rocking cutSlicing boneless meats and fishPeeling and coring apples, pears, and tomatoesTrimming and segmenting fruit
Choosing Your Next Shun Classic KnifeThe third knife should depend on how you eat. If you bake regularly, or simply enjoy a slice of sourdough with breakfast, the Shun Classic 9-inch Bread Knife is the best addition. If your diet includes meat and fish, the Shun Classic 6-inch Boning and Fillet Knife is the better one, and it typically pays for itself by allowing you to buy less expensive cuts that need a little more preparation. For a three-knife set from the start, the Shun Classic 3-Piece Starter Set adds the 6-inch Utility Knife. Learn More$259.95
