Top 10 Best Knife Set Reviews in 2016

Kitchen knives are a very fundamental part of any kitchen. It also makes sense to buy them in a set as many companies offer them this way. A set will usually contain the most used types of knives, which are the chef’s knife, carving or slicing knife, a bread knife, a paring and boning knife, and a general utility knife. The majority of sets will also include a block or some other device to use in organizing the set. There are currently plenty of knife set offers, which makes it difficult to be able to make a correct choice. The following is therefore a listing of the top 10 knife sets in 2016. It should hopefully be of some help to you, so that making the correct choice will now be easier.

The Top 10 Knife Sets in 2016

10. Chicago Cutlery 16-Piece Belmont Knife Set

This knife set from Chicago Cutlery contains very beautifully designed and produced knives. The knives are of a very high quality, with a full metal tang for added strength and balance. The blades are made from high quality stainless steel, and they have been sharpened to perfection. The set includes a chef knife, a bread knife, a paring and peeler knife, utility knife and steak knives. It also includes shears and a sharpening steel, plus its beautifully espresso colored wooden block.

9. Chef Essential 6-Piece Set

This amazing set comes in seven different colors of black, blue, green, mixed colors, white, red and sky-blue. It is made up of six different knives which include a 5 inch santoku, a chef knife, slicing knife, a 7 inch santoku, a paring and a utility knife, all with matching sheaths. Then they are coated with a very beautiful marble coating, which makes them absolutely marvelous to look at. Their handles are soft-textured, non-slip handles, while the blades of these beauties are extremely razor sharp. At a price of $19, this is one set you will always be happy to own.

8. Chef Essential 7-Piece Set with Block

The second set of Chef Essential knives in this review, this one ranks on position #8. Unlike the previous set which only had sheaths, this set comes with its own knife block. It is available in black, blue, red and multicolor. In each color, both the knives and the block have the same color. The knives feature a beautiful marble finish that make them absolutely gorgeous pieces. The set includes a paring knife, santoku knife, utility knife, 8inch chef knife, 8inch slicing knife and an 8inch bread knife, all razor sharp.

7. Paksh Novelty / Cuisinart Block Set

This Paksh Novelty-Cuisinart set is an incredibly high-end kitchen set. This set rubs shoulders with brands like Wusthof and Henckels. The knives’ blades and handles are completely molded together, and made from a high-carbon grade stainless steel. Then they are paired with a black block, which gives this set a rather classy feel, perfect for accenting any kitchen. The set includes an 8inch chef and slicing knife, 7inch santoku knife, utility knife, and paring knives. It also comes with a sharpening steel and shears, and the blades are very sharp, precise and easy to clean.

6. Utopia Kitchen Premium 6-Piece Set

Like the previous set, this set also features one-piece stainless steel knives. This means there is nothing to break anytime soon. The set also comes with a uniquely designed acrylic stand that gives it a rather futuristic look, perfect for all modern kitchens.

5. Kitch N’ Wares 15-Piece Block Set

This set comes with everything you need to work in a kitchen. It comes in a classic wooden block and the blades are made from a high grade 420 Stainless steel, with a full tang. The knives include an 8 inch chef knife, bread knife and carving knife, a 5 inch utility knife, 6 pieces of 5 inch steak knives, boning knife and sharpening steel. This set is very traditional looking, and will be a great fit for any traditionally designed family kitchen.

4. 6-Piece Set from Imperial Collection

If you are a lover of style and elegance, then this set is definitely worth your consideration. With a beautiful black and red handle, coupled with its black coated blades, this knife set is nothing but pure elegance. It is the final finishing touch for any kitchen, that has been designed to impress. The set includes a chef knife, utility, carving, paring, bread knife and block. These extremely sharp and unusual knives will definitely put a smile on your face, and they even include a lifetime warranty.

3. Cuisinart Artiste Collection 17-Piece Set

This knife set from Cuisinart features single mold knives made from high grade stainless steel. The set is then housed in a black block for a lovely color contrast. The handle design is also quite unique with this set and the knives sit better in the hand. It includes all the usual knives that you would expect from a normal knife set, and also includes a lifetime warranty. It is in the third position in this review for its overall quality, quantity and fair price.

2. J.A. Henckels 15-Piece Knife Set

In the second position is a set from J.A. Henckels, a well known brand when it comes to quality knives. This 15 piece set features high quality blades from quality stainless steel and full tangs also. The knives are then beautifully set in a classic wooden block. All the different types of knives that you would expect from a complete knife block are present, including a sharpening steel. This set could easily be the standard for knife sets, but it is rather pricey, which makes it the number #2 knife set in this list.

1. Chicago Cutlery 18-Piece Set

This knife set from Chicago Cutlery is our number one knife set in this review. It features a beautifully designed wooden block, worthy of the equally magnificently designed knives that rest in it. The knives’ blades are made from high quality, high carbon stainless steel for long-lasting sharpness and hardness. This set includes all the necessary knives typical of a set, comes with a lifetime warranty, and is reasonably priced at $84. It is thus our #1 knife set in this review for 2016.

It is important to note that every knife set in this top 10 list is a high quality product, and that they will serve you well, for a long time. If you are on a budget, then the #5 set in this list will be a great deal for you. If you love eccentricity, then #4 and #9 could be it for you. If on the other hand, you want a standard kitchen knife set, that is well made, with a modern design that goes with the times, and a set that is equally reasonably priced, then the Chicago Cutlery 18-Piece set is what you definitely need.