No matter where you fall on the scale of home chef from ‘I know how to boil pasta water’ to ‘Michelin star restaurant quality’, every accomplished or budding cook needs a respectable set of kitchen knives.
A high-quality knife set ensures all your slicing, dicing, mincing and chopping is done with ease and precision – whereas using a set of blunt, poor quality knives often amounts to amateur-looking cuts that required more energy than necessary.
When investing in a new set for your countertop, opt for quality stainless steel – as it’s durable, corrosion-resistant and sharp.
To help your slicing and dicing endeavours, we’ve rounded up some of the best knife block sets on the market – a standout being a Jamie Oliver x Tefal set that is currently almost 70 per cent off (someone say ‘bargain’?). Read on to see which kitchen knives make the cut…
8 best kitchen knives to shop in Australia
Jamie Oliver by Tefal 6pc knife block set with bonus chopping board, $199 (usually $599.95), Myer
From world renowned chef Jamie Oliver and Tefal comes this responsibly-sourced acacia wood knife block that features six ice-hardened German stainless steel, and comes with a bonus chopping board. A more than ideal investment for brushing up on your cooking chops!
Furi Pro jet black 3pc knife set, $299, Furi
Made from Japanese stainless steel with a matte black oxidised-finish, this limited edition knife set from Furi makes a sleek addition to the kitchen counter and comes with a 25-year guarantee.
Languiole Louis Thiers Mondial 7pc matte stainless steel knife block set, $329 (usually $800), Hardtofind
This knife set features a paring knife, a utility knife, two santoku knives, a chef’s knife and a bread knife – all made from high-quality matte heavy gauge stainless steel with hollow handles for balance, and stored in a rustic solid acacia wooden block.
Furi Pro limited edition black and natural 5pc knife block set, $449, Furi
Design meets function with this limited edition knife set that is made from Japanese stainless steel and comes in a stylish block that features a clear acrylic front panel that allows visibility for quick selection.
Global Ikasu 7pc knife block set, $439 (usually $899), Myer
Made in Japan with cromova 18 stainless steel, this knife set features a paring knife, a utility knife, two cook’s knife, a vegetable knife and a bread knife that come in a bamboo and clear acrylic block. Perfect for Scandi and coastal kitchens.
Cuisinart Colour Pro collection 12pc white knife block set, $126.62, Amazon
With over 1700 five-star reviews on Amazon, it’s safe to say that this affordable set of kitchen knives made from high carbon stainless steel has reached culinary cult status.
ChefX Miyamoto 8pc silver knife block set, $199.98 (usually $399.95), Myer
Fusing traditional Japanese-styled blades with modern day food prep, the Miyamoto knife set from ChefX is heat tempered and ice hardened for hardness, durability and corrosion resistance, and comes with a bamboo storage block.
ALLWIN-HOUSEWARE W premium stainless steel 8pc knife set, $65.99, Amazon
Boasting ‘Amazon’s choice’, this budget-friendly knife set is made of high quality German steel and comes with a natural rubber wood block.
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