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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 Kanso 3-Piece Starter Set
The Kanso 3-piece starter set gathers the three knives at the core of a kitchen, an 8-inch chef’s knife, a 6-inch utility knife and a 3.5-inch paring knife. The chef’s knife handles board work, the utility knife covers cheese and sandwiches, and the parer takes care of peeling in the hand.The three knives share the same rustic Heritage finish and contoured Tagayasan handle, so the set looks consistent on a magnetic strip or in a drawer. It comes gift boxed, which makes it a natural present for a graduate or a couple setting up a first kitchen. More Kanso knives can be added one at a time as a cook’s skills grow.
With a BlockThe Kanso 6-Piece Block Set adds a santoku and a honing steel in a block. Learn More$294.95 -
Shun Kanso 4-Piece BBQ Set
Shun built this Kanso set around the three knives needed for grill-worthy proteins of all types, and adds an 8-slot knife roll to carry them to the smoker. The 12-inch hollow ground brisket knife slices brisket, ham and turkey and comes with its own wooden sheath. In barbecue, where knives meet salt, pepper and abrasive rubs, the rustic Kanso finish conceals the scratches of a well-used tool.A boning and fillet knife trims fat and silver skin before the cook, and the 5-inch Asian multi-prep knife handles poultry and small prep and is excellent for cleaning silver skin and fat caps. The 12-inch reach of the brisket knife gives uniform slices for catering trays. A knife roll keeps all three protected on the way to a cook-off. Each knife has a Tagayasan handle and a solid AUS10A blade. The set suits backyard pitmasters and competition cooks, and it makes a memorable gift for anyone who takes barbecue seriously.
Pieces Sold SeparatelySee the Brisket Knife, the Boning and Fillet Knife and the Asian Multi-Prep Knife. Learn More -
Shun Kanso 3-Piece Build-a-Block Set
This is how you get your Shun Kanso collection started, Shun says of the build-a-block set, then add to it at your own pace. It pairs the 8-inch Kanso chef’s knife with the 9-inch Kanso combination honing steel and a 6-slot bamboo block with open slots for future knives.The chef’s knife handles daily prep on its own, and the honing steel keeps its edge aligned between sharpenings. As the collection grows, a parer, a utility knife or a santoku can fill the remaining slots. It suits a cook who wants one excellent knife now and a plan for the rest.
A Complete SetThe Kanso 6-Piece Block Set includes four knives from the start. Learn More$189.95 -
Shun Kanso 6-Piece Block Set
Shun describes this Kanso set as five key pieces of kitchen cutlery plus a block with a finish to match the Kanso handles. The 8-inch chef’s knife and 5.5-inch hollow ground santoku cover board work, the 6-inch utility knife and 3.5-inch parer handle the small jobs, and a 9-inch combination steel keeps every edge aligned.The dark-finished 8-slot angled block holds all five pieces, with two spare slots for future knives and one for a pair of kitchen shears. The knives are matched in finish and handle wood. It is a complete kitchen in one purchase and a substantial gift for a wedding or a new home.
Starting SmallerThe Kanso 3-Piece Starter Set includes three knives without a block. Learn More$499.95 -
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
