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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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Global Classic 2-Piece Chef’s and Paring Knife Set
Two knives cover most of the cutting in a home kitchen: a chef’s knife for the board and a paring knife for work in the hand. This set pairs a 7-inch chef’s knife with a 3-inch parer, a combination that suits cooks who find an 8-inch chef’s knife larger than they need.The chef’s knife has a row of flutes above the edge, which Global designed to help food release from the blade, so slices of potato and cucumber are less inclined to stick. Its 7-inch length handles onions and chicken breasts on a standard home board and is easy to control for cooks with smaller hands. The paring knife takes care of peeling, coring and trimming, the jobs that are awkward with a longer blade.The set makes a practical first step into Global knives and a straightforward gift. Cooks who would rather have the full-size chef’s knife can start with the Global Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife and add the Global Classic 3-inch Paring Knife separately. Other Global sets are compared in the details below, and our guide to kitchen knife shapes explains what each shape does. Learn MoreRegular Price: $174.95
Special Price $99.99
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Global Classic 10-Piece Takashi Knife Block Set
The Takashi set is for cooks who want a dedicated Global knife for every common job rather than asking a few knives to do everything. Seven knives run from a small peeling knife to a bread knife, and the set adds kitchen shears and a ceramic rod, all held in a single bamboo block.The chef’s knife and the vegetable knife share the main board work, one for rocking cuts and proteins and the other for straight push cuts through vegetables. The flexible boning knife follows the bones of chicken thighs, pork loin and ribs. Three small knives handle peeling and garnish work, and the bread knife takes crusty loaves. The ceramic rod keeps the straight edges aligned between sharpenings, and the shears cover herbs and packaging.
Takashi or a Smaller Set?For a smaller block built on the same chef’s and bread knives, see the Global Ikasu 5-Piece Knife Block Set. Several pieces are also sold individually, including the Global Classic 6.25-inch Flexible Boning Knife and the Global Kitchen Shears. Our kitchen knife shapes guide explains the role of each knife. Learn MoreRegular Price: $999.95
Special Price $699.99
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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
