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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 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 -
Shun Classic 9-Piece Chef's Choice Block Set
Shun calls its Classic 9-piece Chef’s Choice set a chef-ready collection that provides the right cutlery for professional-level cooking, even at home. Seven Classic knives cover every core task, and a combination honing steel and a 22-slot bamboo block complete the set.A chef’s knife and a compact santoku handle board work, the 8.25-inch offset bread knife slices tall sandwiches and crusty loaves, and the 9-inch hollow ground slicer carves roasts. A boning and fillet knife, a utility knife and a parer round out the kit. The D-shaped ebony Pakkawood handles are designed for comfort and control in either the left or right hand, and they are as durable as they are handsome. With its large block, the set leaves room for a growing collection, and it makes a generous gift for a serious cook.
Classic Chef’s KnifeThe Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife from this block is available individually. Learn More$1,079.95
