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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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Shun Classic 3-Piece Starter Set
The Shun Classic 3-Piece Starter Set includes the three key knives that no kitchen should be without. It starts with the 8-inch Chef’s Knife, the do-it-all knife you will use any time you cook, and adds the 3.5-inch Paring Knife for small peeling, coring, and trimming tasks. The 6-inch Utility Knife completes the set and handles the in-between work that is too large for a paring knife and too fine for a chef’s knife, such as trimming vegetables, sectioning fruit, and slicing sausages and cheeses. Much of the work in a kitchen can be completed with these three knives alone. The set arrives in a presentation box suitable for storage or gift-giving, and it is an excellent foundation for a Shun Classic collection.
FeaturesThree essential shapes: A chef’s knife, a utility knife, and a paring knife cover board work, mid-sized trimming, and in-hand detail.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 every knife 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 for every knife in the set.
Tasks It Handles WellDicing, mincing, and slicing with the chef’s knifeTrimming vegetables and slicing sandwiches with the utility knifeSectioning citrus and slicing cheese and sausagePeeling, coring, and trimming with the paring knife
Choosing a Shun Classic SetFor just the two essentials, the Shun Classic 2-Piece Starter Set pairs the chef’s knife and paring knife. To store your collection on the counter as it grows, the Shun Classic 3-Piece Build-a-Block Set combines the chef’s knife and a honing steel with a block that leaves room for more knives. Learn More$369.95 -
Victorinox Small Butcher Set
Equip your kitchen or processing station with the essential tools for efficient meat preparation with this Victorinox 3-piece knife set. Featuring a Fibrox Pro 5-inch Curved Semi-Stiff Boning Knife, a Fibrox Pro 8-inch Curved Breaking Knife, and a 10-inch Aluminum Knife Scabbard, this set combines precision, control, and convenient blade protection in one practical package. The Victorinox Fibrox Pro 5-inch Curved Semi-Stiff Boning Knife is designed for precise cuts around bones, joints, and connective tissue, making it ideal for deboning meat and trimming fat. The Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-inch Curved Breaking Knife provides the length and curved blade profile needed to break down larger cuts of meat efficiently. Both knives feature Victorinox's renowned Fibrox Pro handles, designed for a secure, comfortable grip during demanding food preparation tasks. Completing the set, the Victorinox 10-inch Aluminum Knife Scabbard provides a convenient storage and transport solution to help protect the blade when not in use. Ideal for professional butchers, meat processors, hunters, and serious home cooks, this Victorinox set delivers dependable performance and versatility for everyday meat-cutting tasks. Set Includes: 1 × Victorinox Fibrox Pro 5-inch Curved Semi-Stiff Boning Knife
1 × Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-inch Curved Breaking Knife
1 × Victorinox Aluminum 10-inch Knife Scabbard Learn More -
Victorinox Butcher Knife Set
Take on demanding meat preparation tasks with the Victorinox 3-Piece Butchering Knife Set. Combining a Fibrox Pro 10-inch Curved Breaking Knife, a Fibrox Pro 6-inch Semi-Stiff Curved Boning Knife, and a 12-inch Aluminum Knife Scabbard, this set provides the essential tools for breaking down larger cuts, deboning, and trimming meat with precision and control. The Victorinox Fibrox Pro 10-inch Curved Breaking Knife features a long, curved blade designed to help separate large cuts of meat and efficiently break down primal sections. The Victorinox Fibrox Pro 6-inch Semi-Stiff Curved Boning Knife offers added reach and control for removing bones, trimming fat, and working around joints and connective tissue. Both knives feature Fibrox Pro handles designed for a comfortable, secure grip during extended use. The Victorinox Aluminum 12-inch Knife Scabbard provides a practical storage and transport solution to help protect the blade when not in use. Whether you're a professional butcher, meat processor, hunter, or home cook, this versatile set delivers reliable performance for a variety of meat-cutting applications. Set Includes: 1 × Victorinox Aluminum 12-inch Knife Scabbard
1 × Victorinox Fibrox Pro 10-inch Curved Breaking Knife
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Made In 3-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set
The Made In 3-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set is a complete starter kit of essential knives: a chef knife for everyday chopping and slicing, a serrated bread knife for crusty loaves, and a paring knife for small, precise jobs. Made In forges all three 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 vegetables and herbs and slices meat.9-inch bread knife: Saws through hard crusts without crushing the crumb, and slices cakes and tomatoes.3.8-inch paring knife: Peels, cores, 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.Forgiving European steel: Tough, corrosion resistant, and easy to maintain with a honing rod.Matched olive wood handles: A set that looks good on a magnetic strip or in a drawer, with a unique grain on every handle.
Choosing the Right Made In SetWithout the bread knife, the Made In 2-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set pairs the chef and paring knives. Each knife is also sold individually: the Made In 8-inch Forged Olive Wood Chef Knife, the Made In 9-inch Forged Olive Wood Bread Knife, and the Made In 3.8-inch Forged Olive Wood Paring Knife. Learn More -
Made In 3-Piece Japanese Damascus Steel Knife Set
The Made In 3-Piece Japanese Damascus Steel Knife Set gives you the three classic Japanese kitchen shapes in one matched set. The gyuto handles slicing and general prep, the santoku is a nimble everyday blade, and the nakiri is built for vegetables. All three are forged in Seki, Japan, with VG-10 cores inside 66 layers of Damascus steel and 15-degree edges.
What Each Knife Does8-inch gyuto: The longest blade, for slicing meat and fish and for larger prep jobs.6.6-inch santoku: A compact all-purpose knife with a flat edge and rounded tip for push cuts.6.6-inch nakiri: A tall, flat vegetable knife for clean straight-down chopping.
Why It PerformsOne steel, one edge: All three share the VG-10 core and 15-degree edge, so they cut and sharpen alike.Three shapes, three cutting styles: Rocking, push cutting, and straight chopping are each covered by the shape best suited to them.Full tang, polymer handles: Balanced knives with handles that resist slipping and staining.
Choosing the Right Made In SetIf you want only a chef’s knife and a vegetable knife, the Made In 2-Piece Japanese Damascus Steel Knife Set includes the gyuto and nakiri. Each knife is also sold individually: the Made In 8-inch Japanese Damascus Steel Gyuto, the Made In 6.6-inch Japanese Damascus Steel Santoku, and the Made In 6.6-inch Japanese Damascus Steel Nakiri. Learn More -
Kikuichi Carbon Elite 3-Piece Professional Starter Set
Kikuichi Carbon Elite 3-Piece Professional Starter Set The Kikuichi Carbon Elite 3-Piece Professional Starter Set gives culinary students and working cooks a carbon steel chef’s knife, the honing steel to maintain it and a bag to carry it, chosen to work together from the first day. It is a practical first step into carbon steel for cooks who want a sharper, more easily restored edge than a typical stainless knife provides. What Each Piece Does Kikuichi Carbon Elite 210mm Gyuto: The Japanese chef’s knife handles most prep on the station, from dicing vegetables to trimming and slicing proteins. Its SK-4 high-carbon steel takes a keen edge and is easy to restore on a waterstone, and its thin profile moves through dense produce without wedging. F. Dick EuroCut 12-inch Round Regular Cut Steel: A few light strokes before and during service realign the edge as it rolls with use, so the gyuto cuts cleanly for longer between sharpenings. Knife Merchant 8-Slot Knife Bag: Separate slots keep the edges from contacting one another in transit, with room to add knives as the kit grows. Building the Kit A parer is the most common second knife. The Kikuichi Carbon Elite 120mm Parer and the Carbon Elite 150mm Petty match the gyuto in steel and handle. For a complete collection, see the Kikuichi Carbon Elite 7-Piece Knife Block Set. Learn More -
Miyabi Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife 3-Piece Starter Set
Precision Meets Preparation: The Ultimate Miyabi Kaizen Starter Experience The Path of Continuous Improvement in Your Kitchen In the world of professional Japanese cutlery, 'Kaizen' represents the philosophy of continuous improvement. The Miyabi Kaizen 8-inch Chef’s Knife embodies this spirit, blending traditional Seki craftsmanship with modern metallurgical excellence. At the heart of this blade is a VG10 'Super Steel' core, protected by a stunning 64-layer Damascus pattern. This isn't just a tool; it is a surgical instrument designed for the home chef who demands the same precision as a Michelin-starred professional. Why This Specific Starter Set? Most 'starter sets' provide a range of knives you'll rarely use. At Knife Merchant, we curated this bundle to focus on the essential 8-inch Chef Knife (SKU 1001996)—the undisputed workhorse of the kitchen. Because this blade features a high Rockwell Hardness of 60, standard steel honing rods can actually damage the edge. That is why we have included the Master Grade 11-inch White Ceramic Rod (ST-3700). This rod is hard enough to realign the VG10 edge without stripping away the steel, ensuring your Miyabi remains razor-sharp for years. Professional Mobility and Protection Completing the set is our signature Knife Merchant 8-Slot Knife Bag (KM-Knife Bag). Whether you are a culinary student heading to class or a home enthusiast who values organization, this bag provides the protection a high-end Japanese blade requires. With eight slots, it offers the perfect foundation to grow your collection as your skills evolve. When you invest in Miyabi Kaizen, you aren't just buying a knife; you are committing to a higher standard of culinary execution. Learn More -
Suncraft Senzo Clad 3-Piece Starter Cook Set
From Home Kitchens to Culinary School: The Ultimate Foundation for Precision Cooking Transitioning from amateur enthusiast to a serious cook requires more than just practice; it requires the right tools. The Suncraft Senzo Clad 3-Piece Starter Cook Set was curated by the experts at Knife Merchant to provide a professional-grade foundation for any kitchen. At the heart of this set is the Suncraft Senzo Clad 210mm Gyuto (AS-03). This is not just a chef's knife; it is a precision instrument forged in Seki City, Japan. Utilizing an AUS10 stainless steel core clad in high-quality stainless steel, this blade offers the perfect balance between razor-sharp edge retention and the durability needed for daily high-volume prep. Every professional knows that a knife is only as good as its maintenance. That is why we have paired the Senzo Gyuto with the F. Dick EuroCut 12-inch Round Regular Cut Steel. While many starter sets include subpar hones, F. Dick is the industry standard for butchers and chefs worldwide. This German-made steel ensures your edge remains aligned between sharpenings, extending the life of your blade and maintaining peak performance. To complete the set, we include the Knife Merchant 8-Slot Knife Bag. Designed for portability and protection, this bag allows you to safely transport your tools to class or work while leaving five additional slots open for your collection to grow. Whether you are a student entering culinary school or a home cook ready to leave 'department store' cutlery behind, this set offers the technical specs and reliable performance required for elite culinary execution. Learn More -
Miyabi Evolution 3-Piece Starter Cook Set
Precision Refined: The Miyabi Evolution Starter Set for Elite Performance The Apex of Hybrid Engineering For the chef who demands the surgical precision of Japanese blades without sacrificing the robust 'workhorse' feel of Western cutlery, the Miyabi Evolution 8-inch Chef Knife is the definitive answer. Crafted in Seki, Japan, the heart of samurai sword-making, this set represents a significant leap in metallurgical technology. The core is constructed from FC61 fine carbide steel, which undergoes a specialized FRIODUR® ice-hardening process. The result is a staggering 61 Rockwell Hardness (HRC) that maintains a scalpel-like edge significantly longer than standard stainless steel, yet remains remarkably resilient against chipping. A Masterclass in Maintenance and Mobility Even the finest Japanese steel requires expert maintenance. This 'Gold Standard' starter set includes the legendary F. Dick EuroCut 12-inch honing steel. Made in Germany, this regular-cut steel is specifically chosen to align the 50/50 bevel of the Miyabi Evolution, ensuring your edge remains optimized for every shift. To protect your investment, we have paired these essentials with the Knife Merchant 8-Slot Knife Bag. Whether you are a culinary student moving between labs or a professional traveling between kitchens, this heavy-duty bag offers the reinforced storage needed for high-carbon tools. This isn't just a purchase; it's an investment in a lifetime of precision. Learn More -
Victorinox Fibrox Pro 3-Piece Starter Cook Set
Master the Line: The Definitive Victorinox Fibrox Pro 3-Piece Starter Set Precision Swiss engineering meets German maintenance standards in a curated kit designed to survive the rigors of a high-volume professional kitchen. Most 'starter sets' are filled with filler blades you will never use. At Knife Merchant, we’ve stripped away the fluff to provide the three indispensable pillars of a professional station: a world-class workhorse knife, a precision honing tool, and secure transport. The heart of this set is the Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chef Knife (5.2063.20). Frequently cited by leading culinary publications as the best value chef knife in existence, it features a high-carbon, martensitic stainless steel blade. Unlike cheaper alternatives, this blade is conical ground for a wider break point, providing superior edge retention and ease of sharpening. The patented Fibrox handle is the industry standard for safety; its non-slip, ergonomic texture provides a secure grip even when hands are wet or greasy, significantly reducing wrist tension during long shifts. To ensure your edge remains razor-sharp through hours of prep, we have included the F. Dick EuroCut 12-inch Round Regular Cut Steel (D7 7551 30). As a premier German manufacturer, F. Dick is world-renowned for their hardening processes. This 12-inch steel allows for a full, fluid stroke of the 8-inch blade, realigning the microscopic teeth of the edge without removing excess material. Finally, the Knife Merchant 8-Slot Knife Bag provides the infrastructure for growth. While this set starts with three items, the heavy-duty reinforced bag allows you to expand your collection as your skills evolve, keeping your investment protected and portable. Learn More
