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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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Wüsthof Classic Ikon 2-Piece Cook's Set
Two knives handle the bulk of home cooking, and the Wüsthof Classic Ikon 2-piece cook’s set holds both. You get an 8-inch chef’s blade plus a small parer, each with the contoured Classic Ikon handle.Asked which chef’s knife size to start with, we point home cooks to 8 inches. It is long enough to rock through herbs and slice a large onion in one pass, and short enough to stay manageable on an average cutting board. Cooks with smaller hands or a tight workspace can look at the Classic Ikon 2-piece prep set, which has a 6-inch knife.The paring knife takes over for peeling, coring and trimming in the hand. Together the pair makes a solid foundation to build on with a bread knife or a utility knife later. Each knife is available alone. Look for the Classic Ikon 8-inch chef’s knife and the Classic Ikon 3.5-inch parer. The kitchen knife shapes guide shows which blade to add next, and the Classic Ikon 6-piece starter block set gathers these two with a bread knife and a block. Learn More$269.95 -
Wüsthof Classic 6-Piece Starter Knife Block Set
New kitchens get a solid start from the Wüsthof Classic 6-piece starter knife block set, a forged German foundation without paying for knives you would rarely use. Three essential knives come with a sharpening steel plus shears, all in an acacia block of 15 slots with space to grow.The chef’s knife takes on chopping and slicing, and the paring knife handles peeling and trimming. The serrated utility knife cuts tomatoes, bagels and sandwiches. Ten slots stay free, so you can add a bread knife or steak knives as your cooking changes. Customers ask us whether other knives will fit. The block has wide slots for chef’s and bread knives and narrow slots for steak and paring knives, and it accepts knives from any brand.For a fuller set from the start, the Classic 9-piece block set brings a bread knife plus two small utility knives. Every knife in this set is also sold on its own. Start with the Classic 8-inch chef’s knife or the Classic serrated utility knife. When you are ready to grow the set, our knife shapes guide helps you decide which knife to add next. Learn More$395.00 -
Wüsthof Classic 9-Piece Knife Block Set
A cook who wants the right blade for each job will find it in Wüsthof’s Classic 9-piece knife block set. Six Classic knives fill a 17-slot acacia block, joined by a honing steel plus shears.Beyond the chef’s knife and the paring knife, the set adds a bread knife for crusty loaves and a serrated utility knife for juicy tomatoes. Two 4.5-inch knives cover small slicing jobs. One is a Western utility knife. The other is an Asian utility knife with a straighter edge and a thinner grind for precise vegetable cuts.Eight slots stay open, enough for a set of steak knives or a santoku later. Compared with the Classic 6-piece starter set, this one adds the bread knife and both small utility knives. The Classic 15-piece set goes further with six steak knives, a santoku and a longer utility knife.Several pieces are available individually. Try the Classic 8-inch bread knife, and you will also find the Classic 4.5-inch Asian utility knife on its own. Our guide to knife shapes explains what each blade is for. Learn More$684.95 -
Wüsthof Classic Ikon 6-Piece Starter Knife Block Set
Building a Classic Ikon kitchen starts well with this Wüsthof starter block set of six pieces. Three core knives come with shears and a honing rod in an acacia block.The chef’s knife does the chopping and slicing, and the bread knife saws through crusty loaves and ripe tomatoes. A small paring knife peels and trims in the hand. Regular honing on the steel keeps them cutting cleanly, and ten open slots leave room to add a santoku or steak knives.Classic Ikon knives have a curved handle and a half bolster that leaves the heel of the blade free, so the edge can be sharpened right to the back. A rear bolster on the handle balances the knife in the hand.For more knives from the start, the Classic Ikon 8-piece block set swaps the bread knife for a flat cut paring knife and two utility knives. The chef’s and paring knives here can be bought separately. Find the Classic Ikon 8-inch chef’s knife or the Classic Ikon 3.5-inch paring knife. For ideas on what comes next, our knife shapes guide is a good place to look. Learn More$494.95 -
Wüsthof Classic Ikon 8-Piece Knife Block Set
Vegetable and fruit prep get plenty of support from the Wüsthof Classic Ikon 8-piece knife block set. Its acacia block holds five Classic Ikon knives with room to spare, plus a honing steel.The chef’s knife leads. It is backed by a 6-inch utility knife for slicing and portioning, and by a serrated utility knife for citrus and sandwiches. Two small knives cover close work. The pointed paring knife peels and cores in the hand. Its flat cut partner, squared at the tip, minces garlic on the board.Eight slots stay free for future knives. Compared with the Classic Ikon 6-piece starter set, this set trades the bread knife for more small and mid-sized blades. The Classic Ikon 11-piece set adds a bread knife plus a santoku and a boning knife.Pieces are sold individually too. Look for the Classic Ikon 3-inch flat cut paring knife or the Classic Ikon serrated utility knife. Every blade is covered in our guide to kitchen knife shapes. Learn More$694.95 -
Wüsthof Classic 2-Piece Prep Set
Small kitchens and first apartments are well served by the Wüsthof Classic 2-piece prep set, which pairs a 6-inch chef’s knife with a paring knife. Both are forged Classic knives with a full bolster and a riveted handle.Customers ask us whether to choose a 6, 8 or 10-inch chef’s knife. The shortest is easy to control, and it suits smaller hands and narrow boards. Quick jobs like a single onion suit it well. An 8-inch blade gets through large squash and big batches with fewer strokes. The 10-inch size calls for a big board and room to work. If you want the longer knife, the Classic 2-piece starter set has the 8-inch size with the same paring knife.The paring knife takes care of small, in-hand work that a chef’s knife is too big for, like hulling strawberries. You can also buy them one at a time. Look for the Classic 6-inch chef’s knife plus the Classic 3.5-inch paring knife. Each blade is described in our knife shapes guide, and a honing steel keeps both sharp between sharpenings. Learn More$194.95 -
Wüsthof Classic Ikon 2-Piece Prep Set
A galley kitchen or a second home needs only a couple of good knives, and Wüsthof’s Classic Ikon 2-piece prep set supplies a short chef’s knife plus a parer, both with the curved Classic Ikon handle. The pair covers daily chopping and the small jobs in between, and takes up little room in a drawer.We hear from cooks unsure about blade length. The shorter chef’s knife here is quick and agile, suited to a compact cutting board and to anyone who finds a longer blade unwieldy. For more reach on a melon or a pile of greens, the Classic Ikon 2-piece cook’s set swaps in an 8-inch knife. This set’s Classic Ikon 6-inch chef’s knife and Classic Ikon paring knife are also sold separately.Classic Ikon knives have a half bolster, which frees the heel of the blade so the whole edge can be sharpened. The handle ends in a second, rear bolster that adds balance. Read our guide to knife shapes to see how the parer and the chef’s knife split the work, and keep the edges aligned with the Classic Ikon honing steel. Learn More$234.95 -
Zwilling Four Star 8-pc Block Set
A complete, no-guesswork knife set built around the tools you actually use. The Zwilling Four Star 8-Piece Knife Block Set (1018574) is designed as a reliable foundation for everyday cooking. Instead of filling the block with rarely used specialty knives, this set focuses on the core tools needed for daily prep—covering everything from small detail work to full meal preparation. Each knife is precision-forged in Germany from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel and ice-hardened using Zwilling’s FRIODUR process. This results in blades that hold their edge well, resist chipping, and perform consistently through years of use. The Four Star series is known for its seamless molded handle—one of the first of its kind—which provides a secure, comfortable grip while eliminating gaps where food and moisture can collect. Combined with a balanced, full-tang construction, the knives feel stable and easy to control during repetitive prep. This set reflects what has made the Four Star line one of the most widely used knife series in the world: durability, comfort, and a configuration built around real kitchen use. Best For
-Home cooks looking for a complete, reliable knife setup
-Everyday prep including vegetables, proteins, and bread
-Upgrading from entry-level or inconsistent knife collections
-Anyone who wants a proven, no-risk knife set Learn MoreRegular Price: $499.99
Special Price $299.99
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Zwilling Four Star 3 pc. Starter Set
The Zwilling Four Star 3 piece Starter Set includes a combination of knives that is designed to suit a variety of needs and is a great way to start a knife collection at a great price. Made of High Carbon Stainless Steel known for its toughness and edge retention these knives are easy to re sharpen and will last for years. Learn More$229.95 -
Zwilling Four Star ''Must Haves'' 2pc Set
Zwilling Four Star "Must Have" set comes with the knives that most cooks would deem most essential to their arsenal of tools. This set includes a 4 inch Paring Knife for cutting vegetables, cutting in hand and making decorative cuts. It also includes most essential tool for a cook: an 8 inch chef's knife; this is the blade used to accomplish most every other task in the kitchen. The chef's knife is the workhorse designed to be an extension of your hand when cooking. With only these two knives you can prepare most any meal. This set is a great option for the minimalist looking to keep only the most essential tools on hand or for anyone starting their collection. By purchasing your two most necessary knives in this "must have" bundle you are able to acquire the most fundamental tools in your collection at a great price. This set also makes a great gift for anyone moving into their first home, getting married, or looking to upgrade their kitchen. You can't go wrong with this set. Learn More$169.95
