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…
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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