Nothing is as important in every kitchen, home or professional, as a good kitchen knife set.
A well-chosen set of two or three knives consisting of a chef's knife, a universal knife, and optionally a bread knife or slicing knife is more than enough for every cooking enthusiast. Quite often offered kitchen knife sets are too extensive, which means they are not fully utilized in the kitchen. We need to consider whether we really need a set of 10 different kitchen knives at home?
Kitchen knife set as a gift
You can choose a kitchen knife set yourself according to your preferences or select a ready-made set. Ready-made knife sets are a very interesting and convenient solution, which I recommend to people who are very busy and simply do not have time to browse the internet, compare store offers, and study descriptions of various knives. A ready kitchen knife set is also an ideal gift idea, both for weddings and for holidays or birthdays. Or maybe someone close to you is setting up a kitchen and you want to give them something practical and at the same time matching the decor?
How to choose the right kitchen knife set
Before making a decision, take a look at the knives you currently use in the kitchen, and also think about which knife you are missing for complete culinary happiness. Also consider the material from which the knife blade should be made. High-carbon steel is a very good choice - knives hold their sharpness for a long time, are stainless, and therefore easy to maintain. You can try ceramic knives, which are 10 times harder than high-carbon steel, do not rust, are extremely light, and do not require frequent sharpening. Avoid knives that are advertised as ones that do not need sharpening... even the best and most expensive kitchen knives require regular sharpening.
Do you really need a huge kitchen knife set, or do you prefer two or three universal knives, or maybe a knife set with useful kitchen accessories or a knife block?
Kitchen knife ranking 2023
With so many options available, choosing the best set of kitchen knives tailored to your needs can be time-consuming and tiring. Below we have prepared a list of some of the best-selling ready-made sets.
1. Perfect for beginners, a set of two Masahiro Sankei knives
The basic kitchen knife set that should be in every kitchen. Masahiro Sankei is a series of knives made of MBS-26 steel, which is characterized by good sharpness retention. The Chef's Knife with a blade length of 180 mm and a universal knife of 150 mm is a set with which you can do most kitchen tasks. Packed in a nice case, it works well as a practical gift.
2. Masahiro MSC set: Gyuto 180 mm + Universal knife 120 mm
This set includes two knives, Gyuto which is a chef's knife with a blade length of 180 mm and a universal knife with a blade length of 120 mm. The knives have nice brown handles made of pakka wood. The blades of these knives are forged from stainless MBS-26 steel and hardened to 58-59 HRC. Kitchen knives are packed in a beautiful case.
3. Global G-2 Chef's Knife set with Minosharp sharpener
This set includes a 20 cm G-2 chef's knife by Global and a ceramic roller sharpener Minosharp. A universal and functional set for people starting their adventure with Japanese kitchen knives. With this set, you can do 95% of kitchen tasks.
4. Masahiro Sankei 5-piece kitchen knife set with knife block
This is a professional and extensive set of five kitchen knives along with a block for knife storage. This set with a block includes: 2 x universal knife 90 mm and 150 mm, Santoku knife 165 mm, chef's knife 180 mm, and bread knife 210 mm. Such selected knives allow us to handle any task, both in a professional and home kitchen.
5. Professional 7-knife set by Global
The most extensive kitchen knife set in our ranking. The set includes 7 kitchen knives by Global, which will undoubtedly work well in every kitchen. Additionally, we get a functional case for safe transport and storage of this beautiful kitchen knife set.
