Which Knife Set Is Right for You?
Three questions are enough: how often do you cook, for how many, and do you already own good knives?
| 3-piece set | 5-piece set | Starter Gift Set | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Everyday cooking for one to four | Cooking most nights, or two cooks | A first good knife |
| Knives | 8" chef, 7" santoku, 3.5" paring | 8" chef, 7" slicer, 6.6" and 5" santoku, 3.5" paring | 8" chef knife + whetstone kit |
| Choose it if… | you want the essentials, nothing extra | you carve roasts, slice fish or cook a lot | you're starting out, or buying a gift for a new cook |
| Price | $179 | $249 | $139 ($39 less than separately) |
| Shop the 3-piece set | Shop the 5-piece set | Shop the Starter Gift Set |
Want somewhere to keep them? The Duo pairs the 3-piece set with our double-sided magnetic knife holder for $229, $39 less than buying them separately.
Already have a set? Complete it with a single knife: a nakiri for vegetables, a carving knife for roasts, a bread knife for crusty loaves.
All prices include free shipping in the contiguous US.