Best boxed knife sets according to redditors

This company is called Chef's Vision (says so right on the knives it's just difficult to see). They are made of stainless steel and retail for $50.. Personally I wouldn't buy them but I'm also the type of person who would spend >$100 on a single knife from Wusthof/Henkel/etc. Decently priced for art but possibly not the best knives.
A dull knife is the more dangerous than a sharp knife

https://www.amazon.com/Chefs-Vision-Landscape-Kitchen-Luxury/dp/B01GU9U9KA

The knifes are all colored like that. I didn't add any color at all. [pic] (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/8176LZ9TXhL._SL1500_.jpg) We ordered them years ago and they are still working well. https://www.amazon.com/Tomodachi-Hampton-Forge-Rainbow-Titanium/dp/B00GD6J51K/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_79_bs_lp_tr_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N4CMNCWV0XAKZTPY3JF7

Here's a link for the set on Amazon! On sale for $50 right now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GU9U9KA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ot8-yb2HFZPX3

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.

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.

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.

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

Preferably, this one. You cannot miss.

Nah, I use a very sharp, very old pocket knife (Holy Cow Shit, this is it )and these three. Here is a fairly cheap one that'd turn the trick.

A good chefs knife (+ perhaps a steel and whetstone if you're doing it properly)

A mandolin, especially if they think their fingers are too long (I don't want one because I think they're lethal).

Maybe this set by Victorinox

I really like Flex cut knives and gouges. They are a little bit of money but they will last you a life time.

Depending on what you want to do I have found 2 sets This one that is only knives and then This which has a combination of knives and gouges.

Personally if I were you I would go for the second one because it will give you a wider range of things that you can carve.

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

Check Laguiole knife sets, for example this one, you can find cheaper options as well.

Oh my god I'm so sorry about your puppy. ;_; a bajillion hugs I can't imagine that, I'd completely break down if I lost my dog.

I nominate /u/cats_and_vibrators for a wishlist item. She's amazing and I love her. She is always there for everyone, super supportive and caring. She deserves everything. Love you Maggie. <3

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.

Cutest sushi service ever!

And for when you finally get a minute to relax, this bath oil would be perfect.

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

• Basswood is a great material to start with, you can get boxes of practice blanks fairly cheaply online. Poplar works pretty well too and is available at most home improvement stores. Pine is a pretty horrible wood to start with because the grain is loose, inconsistent and prone to splitting. Harder woods like oak will also be difficult to start with.
  
  
• You can start cheap with an x-axto assortment like this, or get a carving knife set like this one.
  
  
• Things like Gouges Chisels and Rasps will be necessary if you want to move on to larger pieces, but good ones are a bigger investment.
  
  
• Spend some time in /r/woodcarving to get a feel for projects you might want to explore on your own.
  
  
• Hit up youtube for "Wood carving basics" or "Whittling basics" You might also look into "Chip Carving" if you want to do surface designs.
  

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.

Victorinox have their 5 piece set on sale.

Should be great for all sorts of cooking tasks due to the high quality, cutting abilities and the ease of sharpening.

If you want to get a knife to whittle you are much better off just getting a wood carving knife. Here is a set in your price range:

https://www.amazon.com/Flexcut-Tool-KN500-3-Piece-Starter/dp/B003Z7XNUO

They also make some folding whittlers, if you want something you can keep in your pocket:

https://www.flexcut.com/home/category/wood-carving-knives/carvin-jack-collection/

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!

Wusthof made a modern carbon steel knife for its 200th anniversary, seemingly in the same style as the old ones they used to make: https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Classic-Limited-Anniversary-1814-200/dp/B00ICSX5UO

I'm very curious as to how it compares to an old Wusthof carbon but I doubt anyone around here has actually had the opportunity to try both.

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

People may poo-poo this, but if you can scrounge up $38, this rada knife set is an amazing bargain. They are scary sharp, dishwasher safe and last forever. The quality greatly exceeds the cost of anything I've bought from rada.

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

If you are set on a set. I'd go for a three piece victorinox set. All you really need is a big knife and a small knife. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005LRYR6K/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1499745505&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=victorinox+set&dpPl=1&dpID=31Nl7ovClIL&ref=plSrch

I always found Laguiole type steak knives very attractive.

last a lifetime...

Cuisinart C55-12PCKSAM 12 Piece Color Knife Set with Blade Guards (6 knives and 6 knife covers), Jewel - Amazon Exclusive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016OD70Q8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Y93ACbDWC6QZV


I have this set and they are great

I got these a couple years ago and they've been great. No frills or nothing, found em on a list of recommended knives https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Classic-3-Piece-Chefs/dp/B005LRYR6K

$50 for the set, Amazon Link.

Fontenille pataud makes really nice sets, but those are something like $500... Don't know if that's within your budget... You can find chinese knockoffs that are a little more affordable.

Otherwise, Zwilling or Wusthof make a bit more affordable sets, and good quality.

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.

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

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.

I actually got it to match these. They're gorgeous and work well :)

No soup for you!

This is my dream kitchen item. Someday you will be mine.

I like my meat hard.. I mean.. umm.. I like it with no pink. I honestly don't know which category that would fall into. As soon as the pink is gone, I eat it. Too brown and I won't touch it. (Picky eater)

And.. and... umm... damn, I don't know anyone. So, would YOU have dinner with me, /u/sweetiebud3?

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.

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.

You haven't seen color knives?

I got a set of Rada Cutlery knives, and they are fantastic. Solid metal handle, too. 10/10 even with rice.

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

Loving it. I bought this set. To be honest, I don't know exactly what the difference between the three knives are, but they all cut through the wood like butter.

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 got a set of sheathed knives from Costco, every knife I ever need and I think they are porcelain, Like this set. I stored all my other knives and have not needed them at all.

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!!

RAOAs before foes

My friend who recommended that knife has this knife set https://www.amazon.com/Kikusumi-3-Piece-Chef-Knife-Set/dp/B06XKF7J9Z/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1506485740&sr=8-2&keywords=kikusumi

Is this set better than the one I originally linked?

Second question: the mac obviously is the superior choice compared to all 3 knives, but how much better is the mac than the kikusumi I just Linked? What does the extra $40 get me?

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.

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.

Found them, i'm buying.

http://www.cb2.com/12-piece-beta-flatware-set/s127392

will go well with my Hampton Forge Tomodachi Titanium Cutlery Set

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GD6J51K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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

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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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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.

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?

US Shop link for black knife set: https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Stainless-Coating-Santoku-Matching/dp/B07DXJ9WKF?ref_=w_bl_hsx_s_ki_web_16280237011

US shop link for colorful knife set: https://www.amazon.com/Colorful-Stainless-Coated-Slicing-Utility/dp/B07F26CC63?ref_=w_bl_hsx_s_ki_web_16280237011

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you can get komachi knives, a whole set, for 30 bucks at costco

http://www.amazon.com/Kai-Pure-Komachi-8-Piece-Knife/dp/B0053ORE70/ref=pd_sim_k_5

I know lots of people on here are recommending not buying a set, but my fiancé and i have this set, and we like it a lot. Even bought a set for my parents, too.