Reddit mentions: The best kitchen knife sets

An Amazon registry (I would skip the Kohls cutlery offerings) will limit you somewhat, but there are certainly decent options available. I think your selection of two chef knives, a bread knife, and a paring knife is a good choice. For the most part I'm going to suggest fairly costly knives because, frankly, this isn't /r/culinary.

Chef knives first. Everything I have to say about 8"/210mm knives I would apply to 10"/240mm knives unless I make note.

If you want a hefty Western chef knife, I find Messermeister to be best in show. They take an edge better than other stainless German knives I've owned and they keep it longer. I find the grind and profile to be slightly more modern and workable in the Elite models opposed to the highly popular Wusthof Classic and sundry Henckels lines. The fit and finish on them is on par with Wusthof, which is to say impeccable. Messermeister makes three different handles for its Elite lines and offers the blades in a thinner Stealth version, which I like. Since Messermeister's Amazon offerings are a bit wonky I would highly suggest you look around the site for the style you like. You might even find some other kitchen gadgets you like. If you are interested in a French profile, look at K-Sabatier. A carbon K-Sab is a lot of fun. And though the stainless knives they produce aren't really as magical as their carbons, they're still fine knives.

• Messermeister Oliva Elite Stealth: Olive wood handled. My favorite. Extra classy.
  
• Messermeister San Moritz Elite Stealth: Poly handle option. I don't like it as much as the wood handles, but it's much cheaper as offered here.
  
• Messermeister Meridian Elite: Classic black pakka wood handle. It's classic and black.
  
• K-Sabatier carbon: This knife is king of the hill. Yes, it's a hill out in the middle of nowhere, but it's still a nice knife. This style is timeless, but it's also out of stock.
  
• K-Sabatier stainless: I believe this knife uses the same steel as Wusthof and Henckels with a similar heat treatment. The biggest difference is the profile.
  
  There are many good Japanese companies and makers to consider. These knives will all be lighter and somewhat thinner than almost any Western knife. If you want something functional and somewhat reasonably priced, Suisin, Mac, and Tojiro have some good options. In the next price bracket up, a Kikuichi, a Yoshihiro, a Takayuki, or a Misono fits the bill, though Misono knives have become incredibly inflated in price. If you have a rich Uncle Ed, slip a Takeda into your list. I would definitely consider other knives at these general price ranges, but they're not available on Amazon.
  
  A few budget suggestions:
  
  
• Tojiro DP gyuto: A great knife line. Tojiro's VG-10 heat treatment is on par with if not better than Shun's. If you're used to a heavy 10" knife, a Tojiro DP 270mm wouldn't be out of the question.
  
• 7.25" Mac Chef "chef" knife: This is definitely a gyuto, regardless what it's labeled. I've used it on a restaurant line during service and it is quite durable. It's reasonably priced, which makes it a popular choice in the food industry.
  
• 10" Mac Chef chef knife: Though they're from the same line, this knife has a wholly more substantial feel on the board than the above. It's still light. It's not priced as well as its shorter cousin. This is the knife that opened my eyes to what Japanese knives could be. The knife is available in the 12" length which, like the Tojiro, coming from a full weight Western knife would still be light.
  
• Suisin HC gyuto: A carbon steel knife selection. These knives have good production values and take a great edge. These knives have decent asymmetrical grinds, which is a definite plus for me. Suisin also makes a comparable Inox stainless line that is quite nice.
  
  To find out who really loves you:
  
  
• Takayuki Grand Chef gyuto: To be fair, I have not used this knife. Those who have like it, though they usually consider it a bit overpriced. It's made from AEB-L, which in kitchen knives is my favorite stainless. I would prefer the Suisin HC.
  
• Misono UX10 gyuto: This knife has been around for a few years and it's pretty popular at high end restaurants. It's nice, but it's a bit overpriced for what you get; the steel and grind on it are unremarkable. The fit and finish on it is probably the best you can buy, though.
  
• Yoshihiro gyuto: This knife is again a bit pricey for what you get, but it does at least include a saya. It offers you a crack at a wa handle, which is a slightly different experience. The steel is somewhat softer than I would like.
  
  Rich Uncle Ed special:
  
  
• Takeda 210mm Aogami Super gyuto: It's thin. It's light. It's made by a wizened old master craftsman. It's got a weird grind that does a whole lot of work while cutting something. It's made out of one of the finest carbon steels being produced today. It's... really expensive. Takeda lovers swear by them, but they're much too tall on the board for me.
  
  Unfortunately I didn't spot many knives on Amazon that I have confidence in and feature a Japanese handle. That's a shame because they're a treat.
  
  Unlike my essay on chef knives, I have only one bread knife suggestion, the Mac Superior 270mm bread knife. It's the best Amazon has to offer and one of the best bread knives you can buy. Tojiro makes a clone that sells for less elsewhere if no one gives you one.
  
  Paring knives are a little different. Edge retention and grind are much less important than geometry. I have this Henckels Pro 3" and I like it; the height of the blade is very comfortable. It has no flex, though, so don't expect to use it optimally for boning tasks. I am almost as happy with any Victorinox paring knife. I would suggest you try as many as possible in brick and mortar outlets to figure out what you like.
  
  And finally, storage. A wall mounted magnetic strip is popular. Those made of wood have less chance of scratching or damaging a knife, so they're somewhat preferable, but as long as you pop the knife off tip first you won't damage it. I've used this strip from Winco for the past year at work with no ill effect. A knife block actually is a good storage option if you can find one to fit your collection. The biggest risk is catching the tip when the knife is inserted into the block, but that's not much of a concern if the user is careful. I use a Victorinox block that was a gift at home for most of my house knives. This block is great, I've been told. A drawer insert is another good low space option. I like my Knife Dock for the stuff I want to keep safe. It lets me slip in as many knives as I have space for the handles. This insert from Wusthof is also popular.

This may get down voted for not being purist enough, but I couldn't be happier with some of the items I have purchased from AmazonBasics.

I used to own a lovely set of Henckel knives which I lost in a separation. I did a ton of research on replacements, was 99% sure I was going Victorinox Fibrox... then decided to order an Amazon Basics 18 piece knife set for roughly 1/3 the price.

Honestly? I love it. The knives are all sharp and have good handfeel. Nicely balanced, and probably the best value for the money I've found. I also bought a digital kitchen scale and "Silpat" cooking sheet knockoffs from Amazon Basics that I'm also thrilled with.

For pots and pans, you can get great deals on major brand sets at places like Bed Bath and Beyond. By combining a couple discounts, I ended up getting two full sets of Calphalon, one non-stick and one stainless, for less than I was expecting to pay for a single set.

If you know someone in the business, you can often get access to restaurant supply stores that have great deals on utilitarian, durable cookware if you don't care about a fancy brand name.

And lastly, I've been pretty happy with utensils I've bought at IKEA. Not always thrilled, but generally good value. I wouldn't buy the bottom of the range there as they just aren't quite "good enough" for serious everyday use, but the mid-range and up is good value for the money.

PS - You can often times find nice bits of specialty kit at high end places like Sur la Table and Williams Sonoma. It's often quite high priced normally, but you can often "fill in" your kitchen with random finds... I found a beautiful deal on small ramekins for 20% of list price at SLT.

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If I win I would love the kindle, I've had the paperwhite on my Maybe Someday... list for a while now. I love reading and having that would be amazing.

Congrats on the apartment! I love household-y stuff. You definitely need a good knife set!

And this awesome ice mold.

Mixing bowls are essential, and these are my favourite.

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Thank you for the wonderful contest! I hope you have a really great week. :]

a good pizza stone is pretty sweet. I asked for a big 15" square one for christmas. it has a metal rack to pick it up with, but i mostly just leave it in the oven. I will toss baking sheets directly on top of it and not even worry about moving it when not in use. being able to make nice pizzas at home is a fun thing to do on a weeknight. have your friends over and make a few pizzas, then toss them in. since they cook in like, 8 minutes tops, you can crank a bunch of them out in an evening and everybody can try different toppings. just make sure you have plenty of dough handy prepped the day before, or if you can buy some from a store that's fine too.

a double boiler/steamer setup is nice, and surprisingly common yet nobody has them in their frequently-used lineup of kitchenware it seems like. you can make alton brown's chicken wings where you don't have to fry them. you can find vegetable steamers and such for dirt cheap at any good will type place. people are always throwing those things out. I swear, there must be like 3 of them in existence for every kitchenware set that has been produced.

this one isn't actually for preparing food, but I got a cork knife block recently that is really nice. It's a beautiful presentation of my most-used chef knives, and it lives on my kitchen island now so my knife is always easy to reach, and it helps keep the edges sharper for longer than a hard block or, heaven forbid, your knives rattling around in a drawer. like this one https://www.amazon.com/Knifedock-drawer-Composite-Material-Identify/dp/B004T2ZPQY you could put them in a drawer if you wanted, but i like the way it looks and my new chef knife is so pretty that I prefer to just have it on the counter.


a good wok never hurts to have handy for when you want to make large batches of curry or something for a group of people, even if you never use it on ultra-high heat for traditional thai or chinese style food.

Hi everyone!! Sorry for the late response, but basically I just used the recipe from sallysbakingaddiction with a few modifications from the first time I made these. (https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/lemon-bars-recipe/)

Some suggestions

• I personally didn’t melt the butter like the recipe says, and instead let it soften to room temp and then creamed it with the sugar like most recipes typically recommend.
  
• I also reduced the amount of sugar in the filling to 1 1/2 cup
  
• For the lemon juice, I definitely recommend using fresh squeezed lemons and I found it to be more like 6-7 lemons instead of 4
  
• I also strongly recommend using a glass pan and lining it with parchment paper
  
• For the crust, I found it better to blind bake it for much longer (closer to 25 mins) to make sure it didn’t end up undercooked (that happened to me the first time I made these and the crust ended up rock hard the next day)
  
• I also whisked the eggs separately first and tried to get them really well incorporated
  
• Sifting the lemon curd over the crust helped remove most of the bubbles, and the rest I just popped with a chopstick
  
  As far as cutting:
  
  I really didn't do anything special, but my best advice for smooth cuts is to wait until they’re firm but not too hard. After about an hour at room temp and then an hour in the fridge they were the perfect consistency to cut. I think it’s best to use a really sharp knife and make sure it’s not serrated! If you’re interested in the exact one I used, here’s a link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IBU9FW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (I used the 8-inch chef's knife). It also makes a huge difference if you wipe down the knife after every cut and if that still doesn’t work, try running it under hot water for a few seconds.
  
  (Also sorry just realised how long this is haha)

For a good budget starter, I would go with these victorinox http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-7-Piece-Knife-Rosewood-Handles/dp/B0015ZUQ8A/ref=pd_sbs_k_38

They are some of the best values in knives you will find.

There is one other set I have handled that surprisingly impress me, good heft, solid build, user friendly, good factory edge, and steel that is comparable to standard german makers' steel.

http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Contemporary-Piece-Cutlery-Set/dp/B006672E82/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Here is another that is a good starter without the redundancy. The wusthof classic chef's knife is the prototype for german chef's knives. Excellent heft, fit and finish as good as it get, and perfect rocking motion. Just get a honing steel to go with it.
http://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Classic-Gourmet-3-Piece-Knife/dp/B00005MEGJ/ref=sr_1_7?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1370804229&sr=1-7&keywords=wusthof+knives


There is another conversation in this sub about a MAC knife. The gist is that you will be more than satisfied with one really good chef's knife, a cheap replaceable parer, a bread knife, and a honing steel (or ceramic one). In hindsight, I would go this route. It may not be as sexy, but having one really superb knife can make all the difference. The wusthof set above comes close. I personally am a western style japanese knife fan, but I started out learning to take care of less finicky knives before I moved on to them.

Hope this helps, a good knife makes a HUGE difference in kitchenwork.

Is your apartment unfurnished? If so you will need some basic furnishings:

• a table
  
• some chairs to go with that table
  
• comfortable seating of some sort- possibly a couch (a futon is nice if you are going to possibly have guests sleep over) or love seat or upholstered chair of some sort
  
• a TV if you feel like you want one (optional)
  
• a bed and a mattress and some bedding and sheets (obviously)
  
• a bedside table (optional)
  
• somewhere to store your clothing if your room does not come with a closet already
  
  As far as basic living supplies go:
  
  
• 4 spoons, knives, forks
  
• mugs
  
• 2 dinner plates, bowls
  
• some knives for cooking
  
• cutting board
  
• mixing bowl
  
• spatula (HEAT RESISTANT) and turner and spoons for mixing. Also possibly a whisk but really you could usually get the job done with a fork
  
• cheap set of pots & pans
  
• a cookie sheet
  
• a fan is usually useful for some airflow
  
• microwave if this is already not included
  
• books just for fun
  
• cleaning supplies: shower cleaner, clorox wipes, swiffer, toilet cleaner, dish soap, windex
  
• plunger & toilet brush
  
  School supplies in college are pretty basic- you don't need much, but depending on your major this could go waaay up or down. But as far as I'm concerned your basic supplies are as follows:
  
  
• laptop (optional- there are always computers everywhere anyway, laptops are just convenient)
  
  
• notebooks and folders OR binder with looseleaf paper, depending on your organizational preference
  
  
• stapler
  
  
• pens and pencils (I like to have two different colors for pens)
  
  
• calculator (if you will be taking math courses- go for scientific because a lot of the time graphing is not allowed)
  
  Things to consider:
  
  
• Will you be paying for wifi and/or basic cable (if you want a TV)?
  
  
• Is your lease for a year or X months? If it is a year, will you have to sublease while you're away for the summer (if you are going away)?
  
  
• How far from campus do you live? What does the general area look like? Are you going to have to take public transportation different places? Know the area.
  
  I know its scary, but living alone is great, and studying in a university is really not a huge deal once you get into the rhythm of things. You'll do great, kid.

You don't have to spend much to get a decent knife set.

I did a lot of research , and even though the much touted knife by victorinox is a really good knife, it is a bit pricey for my taste. Mind you, kitchen minimalists usually say that all you need is a chef's knife, a paring knife, and a good bread knife.

I purchased this set of chicago cutlery for $15 and some change. (edit) Amazon is now running a 4-for-3 promotion, so this means you buy four items that qualify for this promotion, and you get the lowest priced one free. Not a bad deal at all.

I then purchased this chicago cutlery bread knife for another $15

lastly i purchased a chicago cutlery steel to keep all the knives honed.

So, altogether it tallies up to about $42 (free shipping since it is more than $25). Keep in mind that these items all qualify for the 4-for3 promotion, so you could pick these up, and maybe buy some kitchen shears, and get them free or what not.

So far i am more than happy with my purchase. Could the Victorinox have been a better chef's knife than that Chicago Cultery? probably so. Is it that much better that i need to pay for 1 knife what i paid for almost the whole set? NO.

Just make sure you use some mineral oil on the wood handles. These knives are extremely well built, and have a good heft to them. I sharpened them with the steel, and they cut like a razor.


If you are really set on using all wood knives, then get the chicago cultery steak knife set as well. NOTE: these do not qualify for the 4-for3 promotion.

I purchased the Miu steak knives instead, note that they qualify for the 4-for3 promotion as well.

http://www.amazon.com/MIU-12-Piece-Foodservice-Poly-Handled-Steak/dp/B0009VEOCU/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1261966868&sr=8-16

Hope this helps.

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Maybe even this which is on my Books I have a lot of them :D

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Sorry, amigo, but you're not going to find a good set for $50 or lower. You'd be looking at generic steel, sometimes poorly made as well. Of course, there are some people who go that route and have no problems, but I'd say invest into a better set, as it'll be something you'll use and might even pass on.

I got a nice Caphalon Katana Santoku for my Mom, and it's now her go-to knife for everything short of peeling veggies.

Wusthof is also a very reputable name in kitchenware. I have a set back in the US (stationed overseas) and I looooooove it. Great hand feel and amazing balance, I'm very satisfied with them.

As fellow apartment dwellers, we also kept our list limited. Below are the very best gifts we received and still use regularly:

A fuzzy-logic rice cooker. In the first years of our marriage, we ate from the rice cooker 4 times a week. The number of things you can make in one is astounding! Avoid bulky, single use appliances.

A few good knives should see you through all of your kitchen needs; you can always add a bread knife at a later date.

Nice everyday plates. Like other posters here, I strongly recommend against china. Most of us don't entertain on the scale to make it worthwhile. It is delicate and it takes up space. Find some semi-formal daily use plates that are still nice enough for holiday dinners.

We also received this Anolon cookware set which I love, partially because it was half that price when it was gifted to us, and after four years of daily use, I've learned which pans are the ones I use regularly and can replace them with higher quality ones that fit my needs.

You could do worse than Wusties but you could do a lot better as well. As noted most "sets" are simply ways of selling you knives that you don't need. i.e. the set you cited contains a 5" Kiritsuke prep knife - what is that?

If you've got to go German this pair will serve you better and keep $100 in your pocket. https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Classic-Ikon-piece-starter/dp/B00005MEHP/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1494507125&sr=1-2&keywords=wusthof+ikon+classic+chef

I started with German but have since "graduated" to Japanese cutlery. An inexpensive knife like either below will be a better performer and easier to sharpen than any Wustie.

https://www.japaneseknifeimports.com/collections/gesshin-specials/products/gesshin-210mm-stainless-gyuto

http://korin.com/HSU-INGY-210?sc=27&category=280068

The Chef or Gyuto will be your most important knife. Suggest you start with one of your liking and then build your other knives as required.

I see a lot of people recommending you go to a shop to try some out to make sure they feel good in your hands.

That wasn't an option for me, there aren't any knife shops anywhere near me where I could do that, so given the hugely positive comments they get on Reddit, and in general, I bought a Wusthof chef's knife and paring knife set (the Wusthoff Classic Ikon series). I love these knives. They feel good, the weight is great, they hold an edge, they are very sharp.

Anyway, perhaps go to a shop if there is one available to you or try /r/chefknives, but that's my experience :)

\ Anthony Bourdain once said they were good, and I saw Gordon Ramsey using one in one of his videos, and honestly it was pretty hard to make out the brand so I don't think it was product placement, just accidently left in shot.

My random user is /u/sweetbeauty

I had TONS of things in common with my match. She likes lisa frank and I like lisa frank. She likes adorable necklaces and so do it! She likes kinder hippos and I love those damn things!! They are on one of my wishlists. She wants this and I bought that exact same set on 01/30 of this year. She likes Rachael Ray and that is my favorite cookware set. I have her plates in green! She likes colorful knives, guess who bought that set back in March? She has contacts and I have contacts! I just added that to my wish list too. She likes makeup and I love makeup. Those brushes are amazing, btw. She also had quite a few makeup items that I liked, but I wasn't about to link all those. Ditto with books!! My random person is pretty awesome.

Also, welcome!!

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I didn't start cooking til I was 19 and no longer living on a meal plan in the dorms. My parents didn't prepare me with any cooking lessons as my mom knew how to cook a couple of casseroles consisting of cream of whatever soups with sides of canned vegetables. I learned a shitload from just watching Food Network, but now cooking is a passion.

I'm 34 now with wife and a 4 year old daughter who loves to help prep in the kitchen. She (daughter) even has her own knives. I love instilling that knowledge in her. It's such a fun way to spend time together and teach her about food, nutrition, portion sizes, fractions, etc.

Get stainless steel (including handles) or cast iron. You can use them both on the stove or in the oven, they both require minimal maintenance/care compared to nonstick, and they both should last a long time.

Look online, BB&B is expensive, and so are other B&M stores or the quality is crap. I just moved with nothing and needed a whisk and bowl to make emergency cupcakes for christmas. So i bought from safeway (not cheap) The whisk was left in water overnight by accident, and rusted badly. The bowl was used to crush candy canes for a coating, and the bottom was destroyed by crushing hard sugar. Decent quality items would have stood up to those without issue, but it was a case of 'i need to buy it now and cant wait for shipping'.

These are what i bought based off amazon reviews and another frugal website
Knife set:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LY0YQ0/ref=od_aui_detailpages02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (laugh at the 'as seen on tv' junk, i never buy that stuff, but research shows that this is actually a pretty decent set besides looking a bit cheap. Obviously the blades will go bad much quicker than a $40+ for single knives, but im not going to hone them or send them out for refinishing. Id rather use their warranty or rebuy as needed.

Cookware:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TIN0GW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (to be frank, i would have loved a second skillet or pan, but as a single guy, its fine.)

Tools: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9178892694/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (few reviews but i was really happy with the weight of the set, they seem very high quality for what i paid)

Baking pans i got at the dollar store, as i always use tin foil, so i just needed a platform for that, but they also sell things like cake and cupcake molds. From what ive seen, im much happier buying them for a dollar than buying a good one.

Keep in mind, i bought these things like a week+ ago, so prices may be different.

I love these knives -- if you are not into the various colors, you can get them in a single color. I like having the multi colored ones because it is easy to remember that you use a certain color for certain things so you can grab it from the drawer more easily. But to each their own! Here is the link. I literally LOVE cooking with these knives.

Welcome/congrats on moving into your apartment!! I recently moved into my first apartment, and it drives me crazy discovering all the little things I need.

I suggest you get a good knife set (I bought this set for myself and I LOVE it) and a couple of cutting boards. The knives are great for a small space because you can just store them in a crock or whatever with the rest of your cooking utensils (thanks, knife covers!) and the cutting boards take up virtually no room in your cabinet.

Congrats again! I'd love to talk decorating or sometime, because I'm super lost in this whole living-on-my-own (college exuded) thing!

My husband and I were so broke when we first moved in together we slept on an air bed for the first couple of months. We didn't have any chairs or a sofa, but we had each other. We had a starter set of pots/pans like this one, and we cooked almost every night in them. 9 years later, I still use some of the pots. I would probably use them all, if I didn't upgrade to a stainless set. We also had this knife set a panini press that we would make grilled mozzarella and pepperoni sandwiches in and dip in tomato soup. We eventually bought a small table set and we spent so much time there just talking. Another random couple of thing that were useful
scrubies
paper towel holder
fruit basket
...
I hope you love your new place!

I decided to draw one want and one need, If I win I will let you decide which to get. I created a little pre-horror movie scene scene that shows both items and can be seen here. My drawing skills alone are the real horror show lol.

Need: A new set of towels, my husband and I both have towels filled with holes, fraying and stains any time big spills need cleaned we have to use our towels. I would love to get a pair of new towels and retire the two old towels as the clean up towels.

Want: A new set of kitchen knives, I've been trying to cook healther and eat better which means I've been cooking at home a lot more since we stopped eating fast food. My kitchen knives are old and well crap I would love to replace them.

Thanks for the contest!

Get a quality chef knife if you don’t have one yet and are cooking a lot. I would say if you want a western knife, a BILF one would be the Wustof Classic Ikon. It is a good price and built like a tank but has the balance of a ballerina. Great great value at the price of $170. They also have it packaged with a Wustof Classic Ikon pairing knife for $190 if you need one of those.

Wusthof Classic IKON Cook’s Knife,4596-7/20 8 Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YMURSE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JAYxCbMNSEENH

Wusthof Classic Ikon two piece starter set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005MEHP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TCYxCbZEWS00F

Most knives that are not of "department store" quality can be BIFL with proper care. Proper care requires learning how to hone a knife each time before you use it, making sure to wash them by hand instead of a dishwasher, and having them sharpened every few years by a professional.

Personally, I have a set of Wusthof knives that are awesome. Hope this helps!

Your'e gonna want some awesome new knives.

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Definitely do your homework on brands. Many of the very high end companies like Wusthof and J.A. Henckles have a cheaper line of knives that are priced to be accessible to the home user. These knives are typically stamped from a sheet of steel instead of being individually forged like the expensive ones.

I agree with everyone else saying that you really only need three knives, a good chef's of a comfortable length, a sharp paring, and a serrated for soft things. Learn to hone properly and do this regularly to maintain a defined edge. Beware that honing will only maintain an edge and cannot return one to a dull knife so maybe invest in a knife sharpener when you're able or treat yourself to a professional sharpening on occasion.

My personal favorites is anything Wusthof. I own a full set of the Wusthof Gourmet for home use and an (almost!) complete set of the Classics for my professional use. The Gourmets rock for the beginner because they are not as heavy at the Classics. PM me is you have any further questions!

http://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Gourmet-12-Piece-Knife-Block/dp/B003MU9F74/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369199760&sr=8-1&keywords=wusthof

http://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Classic-8-Inch-Cooks-Knife/dp/B00005MEH1/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369199905&sr=8-1&keywords=wusthof+classic+eight+inch+chef%27s+knife

So, you're going to be hard-pressed to find quality knives, let alone a set, for that price. But if it's a strict limit, then something like this is going to be your best bet:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OOVA0E/ref=dp_cerb_2

Victorinox makes for a good beginner knife brand and this is the closest thing you'll get to "quality" for under 100. I'd definitely recommend saving up for something better in the future. J.A Henckels and Wusthof might be a good end goal for what knives you carry in your kitchen.

Came here to say this. The knives are great, while they're sharp. But that doesn't last very long (and I'm gentle with my knives... hand wash, never put in the sink, run them across a steel fairly regularly).

If you're looking for good cheap knives, I love my Forschners

I understand that rockwell hardness may seem very important when first buying good knives (I was just as obsessed with it when I was looking for my first), but it's not really all that. 58, or even 56 is ample (especially when you are honing them before use), my victorinox fibrox (56 rockwell) still takes a wicked edge and holds it long enough to do everything I need to do as a home cook.

Also is there any reason why you need a santoku AND a 20cm chef knife? They fulfill very similar roles.

I would recommend this wusthof combo and either the fibrox bread knife or the opinel

If you really crave something with higher rockwell and some swanky looking damascus maybe look at these and maybe this (bear in mind this company ships from japan so it will take a little longer and cost an extra 10 pounds to deliver)

for storage I recommend magnetic racks, these ikea ones are cheap and have very secure, strong magnets

I would buy one 4qt pot, one medium-sized nonstick frying pan, a baking sheet, a 9x13 baking pan, and a rice cooker to start out. Also a wooden spoon, a spatula, a pair of tongs, a couple of those cutting board mat things, and some cheap bowls to mix things in. And a set of knives. I have these and they are silly-looking but actually great: https://www.amazon.com/Farberware-Classic-Color-6-Piece-Non-Stick/dp/B0050NDYOQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1472837786&sr=1-1&keywords=kitchen+knives+farberware

You might want more stuff but try that and see what you wish you had. You can buy everything from Target or Amazon or something and they'll be pretty cheap.

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I wouldn't persobally buy a set. There's no reason to. I own two chefs knives - one expensive (Shun) and one cheap (Victorinox) for more and less damaging tasks. I also own a Shun santoku, a cheap serrated utility knife and a mid range (Global) flat utility knife. I'd never use the other knives in a set. It's nice to have various qualities for different tasks IMO.

Also, you'll hear this constantly, but it comes down to care. I dont ever dishwash my Shun knives and theyre about as nice as when I got them. The others...Not so much. Keep them sharp and sharp-steel-is-sharp-steel in the end.

Edit:

Shun TDMS0300 Premier Knife Starter Set, 3-Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00457LN64/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9.dDzbXZ8KJ1E

This is a nice set. Shun is a more "mainstream" Japanese brand on the high end, but I really like mine all the same.

That's awesome! I've checked those out and they're very expensive aren't they? I realise that quality is worth the price, but this is stepping it up for me.

Is it worth buying one Wüsthof classic knife instead of these 3? Which knife would be the best one to go with?

Edit: Are these the classic forged ones?

I just wrote a long reply in this thread discussing some Japanese $80 options, but Mercer also deserves praise in this discussion.

If we ask the hypothetical question "what's the cheapest way to outfit a kitchen with professional-quality knives that will tackle all kitchen tasks with aplomb?", I think Mercer's X50 lines are the answer. The Mercer Renaissance, Zum, and Genesis lines stack up right against Wusthof and Henckels for performance and quality (while costing a whole lot less), and the Mercer Millenia stack up against the Victorinox lines.

Mercer even sells small sets that contain every knife you'd ever actually need to cook (Chef's, Paring, Bread, Boning) for $125 or $130 or $139 depending on which handle you want, and even a set with the working-kitchen giant grippy handles if you can handle that and no block for $80.

Buy something to keep them sharp, and there would never be any actual culinary/cooking-related reason to upgrade. Everything above that level is preference, enjoyment, hobby concerns. If you just want to outfit a kitchen with quality sharp knives for every task (and hence, be safer and cook better) I'd buy the $130 set and be done with it. I'm tempted to buy a set for my girlfriend's parents so I don't have to use their 20-year-old Cutco junk over the holidays.

If you think these are really nice knives, you need to get some real really nice knives. You can buy way better for way less money.

I have this set that I think is outstanding and costs a fraction of a similar Cutco set:

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-8-Piece-Knife-Block-Set/dp/B0000CF9AG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344917332&sr=8-1&keywords=victorinox+knife+set

I would get him these:

-a chef knife roll

-a set of three knives like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wusthof-Classic-3-Piece-Knife-Set/dp/B00005MEGJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541891687&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=chef+knife+wusthof&dpPl=1&dpID=41Sq85hyIDL&ref=plSrch
(And honestly I used to work in a kitchen and I only ever used two sizes of knife and it was my 8” chef knife 99% of the time, I’ve even seen people open tins with their chef knives just because they can’t be bothered putting it down...but it can be handy to have more some times.)

And lastly a good diamond stick.


But if on a budget. I would just buy a nice chef knife like the wusthof or a zelite

Mercer has been my new favorite knives for a couple of years now. German steel, great balance and heft, superior handle.
Three nice setups here for a home kitchen here - https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Genesis-6-Piece-Tempered/dp/B000IBU9FW
If you're looking for just one chef's knife, I use this at home, and couldn't be happier with it - https://www.amazon.com/ZELITE-INFINITY-Chef-Knife-inch/dp/B0110EKTUU

Congrats! I like my prime rib medium rare. My favorite is when its cooked over hickory. Can't have steak without steak knives.

/u/bubblybreath would you like to join me for dinner?

No soup for you!

Haha I'm okay now. I laugh about it constantly and was laughing while in the hospital. Ps. I got you on the info-The knives that gave me the cleanest cut that all the nurses rushed to order! :-)

I have 5 Global knives (set of small paring, medium chopping, large chopping; medium chopping fluted; and bread) plus a small Global sharpener, total spent ~$300

They are awesome. Highly recommended. I used the medium fluted one regularly for a year before I noticed it wasn't as sharp as before, and a few swipes through the sharpener and it was nearly new again. i fully expect these knives to last me 10, 20, who knows how many years, or until i decide i want even better knives that cost many times more

the only caveat is that they don't have solid metal handles (there is a cavity inside i guess) so they aren't heavily weighted towards the handle like those knives with heavy wood handles (fancy knives or not). i think i prefer this as it makes me more agile with the knife, but this is probably a personal preference

backstory: i used to have my dad's knives which were old and crappy. got sick of those and bought myself a ~$90 Cuisinart knife set with wood block. came with like 15 knives. I thought it was awesome but the knives barely held and edge and i only ever found myself using 2 or 3 of the knives anyways (i later sold the whole set at a garage sale for maybe $10, they just weren't worth it). A buddy got me 1 Global knife for christmas a couple years ago and it blew my fucking mind. So sharp, precise, effortless. I'm sure this is all relative and there are even better more expensive knives. Even with my 5 knives I have now, I still only use probably 2 of them regularly, but I still prefer the option of having a bread knife, a large/medium/small knife, and something that is fluted for easier fast chopping

I just got a set of Mercers for my culinary program and they are awesome, I have a Henkel twin and I love it too you can buy the whole twin for about 149 from amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000DBIKI

But If your looking for a splurge every now and again

http://www.lecreuset.ca/en-ca/?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=20002

I just made a cork knife storage unit like this, but sides were cork as well.

$8 of cork, hot glue, and about 30 minutes. It works great and I’ve had it for about a year. No sign of deterioration or anything. I used 12x12 squares of quarter inch cork, so it doesn’t work as well with my 11.5 in chef knife. I have leftover cork, so I’ll get around to making a more refined version later.

Glad you're helping her cook! I do it with my daughter too. You might like [these knives] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0162AI724?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title) for her. I use them with my 4yo, and have for quite a while now. They're actually really good for cutting, but won't cut her little fingers while she practices and learns knife safety.

I also recommend the Victorinox Fibrox. I just got this set about 6 months ago and they are the best knives I've ever used, even compared to the more expensive forged blade knives my parents own. The handles are very comfortable and secure and they are scary sharp as the tip of my finger can attest. The chefs knife also has a nice weight to it. If you're still unsure because of the plastic handle though, don't buy a whole set right away, just buy one and see how you like it then get a set. And if you get the set I linked, that knife block comes with two empty slots for extra knives.

I've found for all the things that sit on your counter Amazon is a good resource. For each thing you could want there is typically a fairly decently priced set that is very highly reviewed. Such as these knives and this slow cooker.

I can't help you much with "healthy" food choices, I like meat :)

Check out this set from Shun.

They make great (real Japanese) damascus kitchen knives (need to be careful as there are lots of fake etched damascus knives made in China and Pakistan out there).

I also like their packaging - great to give out as gifts.

2 piece set is also available.

I don't know a ton about knives but we have these Wusthof knives and they're pretty nice.

I had to buy knives when my roommate moved out a while ago, and was very happy with these choices:

Kyocera Ceramic Paring Knife

Victorinox 10" Chef's Knife

Henckels Steak Knifes

The chef and paring knife are all you really need for food preperation, and the serrated knifes are good for when you serve meat that needs to be cut, like steak.

In case you need more ideas, I vote for "Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 3-Piece Prep Knife Gift Set" on Amazon for $15.
I just love those knives.

I got some Cutco knives from a friend and they are better than some of the junk that you pick up in the grocery store or Wal-Mart, sure. You can get low end Wusthof knives that have plastic handles but they are riveted to the full tang tempered blade and run hundreds of dollars less than Cutco. I have some that are a little higher end and I love them.

To say nothing of the great deal on this Henckel set of forged knives.

America's Test Kitchen tested some chef's knives, and highly recommends the Victorinox Chef's Knife. An 8 piece set on Amazon comes to just under $150.

I'm not sure if you are looking outside of prepackaged knife sets, but ATC also put together an ideal knife set which includes:

• Victorinox Fibrox Paring Knife: $4.95
• Victorinox Fibrox 8-inch Chef's Knife: $29.95
• Victorinox 10 1/4-Inch Curved Blade Bread Knife, Black Fibrox Handle: $24.95
• Victorinox Fibrox 12-Inch Granton Edge Slicing Knife: $49.95
• Victorinox Fibrox 6-inch Straight Boning Knife: Flexible: $19.95
• J. A. Henckels International Kitchen Shears—Take Apart: $14.95
• Bodum Bistro Universal Knife Block: $44.95

This comes to just under $190.

An even cheaper option is the OXO 14 piece knife set, for which ATC recommends the chef's knife. This costs $99.99 on Amazon.

This is what they recommended when I took some classes at the local culinary school.

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Any of the forged sets from Mercer

https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Genesis-6-Piece-Tempered/dp/B000IBU9FW/

https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Renaissance-6-Piece-Tempered/dp/B004A8NMEO/

They sell similar with different holder, count etc...

They're as good a value as you'll find. You can get the whole set for the price of a single Shun, Henckles etc... Also note that Henckles sells many different grades of knife. This knife is just as good as the bulk of them.

RE cutting board... Just get a decent thick wood cutting board... (Never Glass)

I can't speak to the quality of the knives but these are the same ones on amazon with a ton of reviews that generally look positive

http://www.amazon.com/kitchen-dining/dp/B0000631ZP

C'mon OP...

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I believe your standard cuisinart food processors come with a huge amount of attatchments and modifications for all kinds of wacky things, like turning it into a meat grinder or a deli slicer. I have not tested the slicer on mine and don't know if its appropriately thin enough. I don't use that much thin cuts and don't need a l arge volume of consistent slices so I just get by with my quality chef knives and take it as an opportunity to practice knife skills. You can totally cut a salami paper thin and slightly transparent with a good knife. Unless you're making a ton of food, you spend more time cleaning and assembling the cuisinart than just using a good knife, even if the knife is slower.

This is a super sharp high quality set of knives I use and recommend, they're not top of the line but they will give you paper thin salami slices. Everything I've ever cut with them feels like cutting butter. http://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Genesis-6-Piece-Forged/dp/B000IBU9FW

My husband is a chef and he told me this brand They last forever and a lot of the time you can find them cheap at stores like Ross. I got this set at ross for 19.99 3 years ago and they are still super sharp

I bought a 'kitchenIQ Edge-Grip 2 Stage Knife Sharpener' on Amazon for like $10. It works fine and seems to keep the edges sharp with just a few passes.

It looks like Williams doesn't have the Mercer knife sets anymore, but does sell them individually. I bought the Mercer Renaissance 6-knife set in the glass holder - it's on Amazon.ca here. Camelcamelcamel says its at a historically high price right now, but goes as low as $139 (albeit on Boxing Day - maybe set a price alert and grab it for around the $200 mark - what I paid).

Poking around a bit, it looks like Bed, Bath & Beyond have some decent deals on some quality knife sets, surprisingly. There's a couple Wusthof sets I'm looking at now...that said, you definitely don't need one of those ridiculous 12-14 knife sets with the massive wooden block. I'd say (as would most real cooks/professionals) that you only really need 3-5 good knives at most. And don't store them sharp-side down in a wooden block.

You don't need to spend a ton of money on a set of high end knives. Victorinox is the gold standard for kick ass knives in my opinion. Restaurants and butchers swear by them because they are of very high quality and inexpensive. I have the 8-piece set [(seen here)] (http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-8-Piece-Knife-Block-Set/dp/B0000CF9AG) and absolutely love them.

Here is a video of Americas Test Kitchen comparing the Victorinox 8 inch chef knife against a bunch of really expensive carbon steel blades.


Edit: I also wanted to mention that I find a use for every blade in the set. Although, I find that the 8 inch chef knife can be a little too big and unwieldy for some tasks like chopping garlic. I would recommend getting a smaller 6 or 7 inch chef or santoku knife to handle more delicate chopping tasks.

Wusthof set, Victorinox set.

I'm going to set you a "dream set" if you were filthy rich or a professional chef, too. The Shun Classic Mega set which sells for a whopping $1800.

The siren's song is so beautiful though...just....unplug your ears and you can hear it! She just wants you to go for a swim, that's all. What harm could that be? A small bolt of lightning erupts from a cloud over head and hits the siren dead on, she falls over onto the pier as she disintegrates into dust. She's gone. But why can you still hear that singing? You might as well just jump into the lake and appease them, maybe they'll stop then?

Without much time to think, several loud explosions rock the foundations of the pier. Explosive arrows, that's the only answer. The remains of the sire fall into the rumbling lake as he follows the source of the arrows....is that....a person? He can't seem to make out who it is, though.

Just then, a loud buzzing noise is heard from above as a box with a parachute falls to the pier. It's small but you assume it's a gift from a sponsor. He opens it without much trouble as it landed next to him, it's a twelve piece knife set, he's not sure whether to be grateful or hate whoever sent the gift. There's a note, quickly scanning it it says "From Arden Winters". Oh, so now he knows.

You might be right, but it might be coming down to the following choices:

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Wusthof Classic Ikon

Wüsthof Classic Ikon Bread Knife 23cm Black - £89.00

Wüsthof tr9606 N Christmas Set 2 Knives Classic IKON (Chef's + Paring) - £103.36

Wusthof Classic Ikon Utility Knife 12 cm - £51.90

Wusthof Hanging Sharpening Steel with Black Base, 26 cm - £18.58

Total (including shipping): £265.84

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Tojiro DP

Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy 3 Layers Bread Slicer 215mm - £49.93

Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy 3 Layers Chef Knife(Gyuto) 210mm - £57.73

Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy 3 Layers Petty Knife(Utility) 120mm - £35.89

Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy 3 Layers Petty Knife(Utility) 180mm - £42.91

King Combination Grit Waterstone (Grinding stone) Sharpening Whetstone with Stand #1000/#6000 - £35.89 (added to get free shipping over a certain price point)

Total (including shipping): £220.12

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Would be be offended if you bought him a child safe bread knife? But honestly this is crazy is he a grown man or not! How does he manage to hold down a job?



https://www.amazon.com/StarPack-Nylon-Kitchen-Knife-Piece/dp/B0162AI724

I have the same exact one. I actually got it in the 5 piece set for $50. I find the 8" just about right. The 5" one is definitely too small for most tasks, but my girlfriend finds it easier to handle. The 8" can sometimes be unwieldily for a smaller person.

Get a good set of knives and a large cutting board. They will make chopping lots of ingredients go from a long chore to quick and enjoyable. Stir-frys are a lot less work with good knives. You can pick your own favorite brand, but here is someplace to start: http://www.amazon.com/R-H-Forschner-Victorinox-8-Piece-Knife/dp/B0000CF9AG

These are just barely serrated, but I totally agree with you - they're the Wusthof 8-piece set

I have this set: Wustof 3 piece set but use the 6 inch sandwich knife (middle one in picture) the most, followed by the chef's then the paring. Then whatever generic chef knife that I have that is clean when those aren't.

There's a pretty good deal for a set of 13 Henckels International knives + wood block on Amazon. $45 for the lot!

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For the only girl.
For the person placed last.

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-8-Piece-Knife-Block-Set/dp/B0000CF9AG

The Victorinox knives with the textured rubber\plastic handles are seriously great bang for your buck.

You might look into building your own set piece meal and only getting the knives you want and a cheap generic block, may save some cash that way.

Edit: Actually since you are going to school, something like this http://www.amazon.com/Winco-Compartment-Knife-Bag-Black/dp/B001RJTX9C will probably suit more than a block.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLQ4EE6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3ML2NW5IKRPB8&coliid=INDULA7MM65NY&psc=1

Here you go! :)

I have these ones. They have so many different ones, and sometimes they go on sale for pretty cheap, since they have them in some stores.

I have these pretty colored knives for keeping us safe and preparing foodstuffs!

Thanks for responding! Quick question is there any difference between this and the one posted below at this link? http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-8-Piece-Knife-Block-Set/dp/B0000CF9AG

I have these and see no reason why they won't hold up. They are great!

I use this drawer insert for my larger knives. The one linked below is lined with cork making it very gentle on your edges.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T2ZPQY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hey, thank you!

Just curious...do you know much about the maker Wusthof?

http://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Gourmet-12-Piece-Knife-Block/dp/B003MU9F74/ref=sr_1_11?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1343937905&sr=1-11&keywords=knives

Looks like a global knife.

http://www.amazon.com/Global-G-2338-Starter-Utility-Paring/dp/B000KKUYCY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394045233&sr=8-1&keywords=global+knife+utility+knife

Chef Essential 6 Piece Knife Set With Matching Sheaths, Multicolor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015GDDSTA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GyH5Ab2CMBX5G

This is the one I have but it was on sale when I got it. This set looks to be similar, though I can't vouch for their efficacy:

Cuisinart C55-01-12PCKS Advantage Color Collection 12-Piece Knife Set, Multicolor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLQ4EE6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LAH5AbYNN2PQ9

I'd recommend this set: Mercer Culinary Renaissance 6-Piece Knife Set with Tempered-Glass Block

Something like this. Love mine


https://www.amazon.com/Shun-TDMS0300-Premier-Starter-3-Piece/dp/B00457LN64/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?keywords=shun&qid=1571408747&sr=8-13

This. This is also me.
I recommend a Chef's Choice
I use it on my Zwilling set

Here's the Made in Germany set, which at $150 also isn't that bad for something you're going to use almost every day for years.

https://www.amazon.com/Zwilling-J-Henckels-Signature-7-Piece/dp/B0000DBIKI/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1486570435&sr=1-2&keywords=zwilling
I think these would be the German-produced ones you were referring to. About 150 for a set shipped from Amazon prime.

I really don't like how they cut steak - a good non-serrated blade is much more to my preference (of course, this is purely subjective, to each their own).

I'm about to pull the trigger on this Messermeister set to replace this serrated set, I'm just looking for a set of knife guards for the Messermeister's...

There are these, which I highly recommend that you AVOID. My dad bought me one for Christmas last year and they're absolutely atrocious. You end up cutting a lot of the flexible bits when trying to put your knives up.

this is another set I just saw: https://www.amazon.com/ZWILLING-J-Henckels-30707-000-Signature/dp/B0000DBIKI/ref=sr_1_60?keywords=knife%2Bset&qid=1563302701&s=gateway&sr=8-60&th=1

http://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Genesis-6-Piece-Tempered/dp/B000IBU9FW/ref=pd_sim_79_9?ie=UTF8&dpID=41eqM2lUmAL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR129%2C160_&refRID=1QNFW0AA9QXP1JPXHFY9

So this is a good set then right?

Delivery for Lucas from Arden Winters.

Are you talking about something similar to this

https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Genesis-6-Piece-Tempered/dp/B000IBU9FW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543602889&sr=8-3&keywords=mercer

http://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-8pcsteak-8-Piece-Stainless-Steel-Wooden/dp/B0000631ZP/

>Thanks! He tends to put our knifes in the dishwasher...... so probably best for the money....... I checked out that brand, I saw this, what do you think about this set?
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> https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-8-Piece-Knife-Block-Set/dp/B0000CF9AG/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Fibrox&qid=1573584267&s=home-garden&sr=1-6

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KKUYCY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1510886628&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=global+knives&dpPl=1&dpID=31ddrIQPAjL&ref=plSrch

I’ve been using this one for a few year now

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0162AI724/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527686027&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=kids+safety+knife+set&psc=1

Give these knives a shot. You’ll thank me later. When one gets dull toss it and buy a new set.

This Victorinox set might be what you want then.

With the Tojiro set you would also want [the bread knife] (http://www.chefknivestogo.com/toitkbrkn.html) and a ceramic hone which puts you at about $220. You would be missing the slicer and boning knife. Also shears, but let's forget about that for now since you can get those anywhere. Actually the Victorinox boning knife ($30) is excellent and I would just get that if you think it's something you are going to use. As for the slicer, meh. What's it going to do an 8.2" chef's knife wont? Well, slice better of course but how much better? Also a knife block so let's budget $30 for that.

So it's $180 for the Victorinox set and about $280 for the Tojiro "set". The difference here is really that Victorinox knives are tough as hell but don't hold an edge all that well and Tojiros are much harder, hold an edge longer, but can chip if you're not careful. That's not to say Tojiro knives are chippy or anything but they're not going to be very happy if you don't treat them okay.

Could a knife dock work for you? You could potentially drimmel out the knife block maybe.

Seconding wusthof. I have this set and it's my most-loved kitchen thingy. And I cook all the time.

Wusthof Gourmet 12-Piece Knife Set with Block https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MU9F74/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_QxScvb1ES7293
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MU9F74/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_QxScvb1ES7293

Also, check thrift stores and garage sales for a cast/iron pan.