The 8 Best Kitchen Knife Block Sets

Made of stainless steel, these knives are strong, durable, and sharp enough to cut through the toughest steak. Take it from this Amazon customer. "It has been three wonderful years with these knives and they're still as sharp as the day they arrived!"

If you're a fan of dinner parties, then this is 17-piece knife set is just what you need. It comes with the usuals– your utility knife, bread knife, etc.–but you can also score a set of eight steak knives, too, making it perfect for big families too says once customer. "It is a larger set so the bigger families that need more steak knives are covered."

A great bargain, this knife block set from Amazon comes with 16 weighted knives, a pair of kitchen shears, and a a sharpener to help you maintain your set. The knives are lightweight, yet heavy enough to help you establish balance and control as you cut into your favorite foods. Customers love how inexpensive the set is. "This entire set is well made–excellent weight, nice handles, nice block, and are so sharp I feel like I've never chopped with a knife before this. To top it off, I paid far less for this entire set than I paid for the one knock-off Wusthof," wrote one person.

If you're looking for something that's both attractive and useful, consider this Chef Essential set. The knife set block comes in black, red, or blue, and all seven knives are made of a high-carbon stainless steel that's resistant to rust. One rave review said this set is the total package. "Sharp enough to get the job done, great grip texturing for use with wet hands, and a sleek black finish which (hopefully) will mitigate corrosion."

This knife set from J.A. Henckels keeps comfort in mind. The knives' handles are cushioned to provide a smooth, but secure grip when cutting. The rubberized coating also adds another touch of security said one Amazon reviewer. "The rubbery grip makes me feel very secure, especially with how sharp these are. For the money, I think these are a steal!"

The knives in this Cuisinart set are made with a superior high-carbon forged stainless steel blade for precision and accuracy as well as an ergonomically designed handle for the most comfortable grip. You can also add them to your kitchen to make a statement, since they come with a choice of a wood or gray block and black or white knife handles.

This set not only comes with the knives, but you'll also receive kitchen shears, and sharpening steel to help you keep your knives in the best condition no matter how old they get. To put into context just ow sharp these knives are, one Amazon customer said "Razor sharp is an understatement!".

This knife set is as luxurious as it is useful. The knives in this set are made from high-carbon steel, and their blades are produced through an ice-hardening technique that makes their blades corrosion-resistant. "Perfect for the home chef on a budget. Great set of knives." read one rave review.