Tower Kitchen Knife Set with Acrylic Knife Block, Black and White Groove Blades with Black Handles, 5-Piece

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Containing all of the essentials you need for preparing dinner, the set includes a paring, bread, utility, chef and slicer knife. Check out our guide to knife types below to see if, say, a Santoku or chef’s knife may suit your needs better than what you’ve been used to in the past.

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This 7-piece knife set comprises a 6 inch meat cleaver, 8 inch chef knife, 8 inch bread knife, 5 inch utility knife and 3. Nonetheless, if you’re on a budget and want to keep sharp tips away from tiny hands, we’d highly recommend this set. They’re also quite thin, which means they’re very sharp but not particularly suited to tougher vegetables such as swedes or butternut squash. The set comes with a contemporary designed acrylic block, securing the knives safely in place while presenting them neatly on your kitchen countertop.In fact, even after preparing a roast dinner for 16 people, our hands didn’t show signs of soreness and, as the blade is made from Damascus steel, it will see you through year after year of vegetable prep work. Better still, they come with a 15-year guarantee, so you can have peace of mind that they’ll stay the course. The vegetable knife has a mini zester on top, while the small chef’s knife has two cutouts for herb stripping.

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You know it’s time for new knives when, despite having sharpened them to death, you find yourself raggedly sawing your way through meat or nearly chopping your fingers off every time you try to tackle an onion.From peeling veg to chopping tomatoes, garlic and ginger, it’s the ideal size for a multitude of kitchen tasks. The curved, plastic handle makes them comfortable to use, and the blades have no problem slicing through even the toughest veggies such as squash. The high-grade stainless steel blades coated in titanium are extremely durable, providing long-lasting use with a sublime performance every time. Bread knife: The long blade with a serrated edge is made to cut through loaves without tearing the bread or squashing it. On the other hand, if all your knives have had it and/or you like a wide range of knives for different tasks, consider a set, many of which come with a handy block for storage.

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There’s no need to splash out on a set if you only need to replace one or two of your knives – or if you’re the kind of cook who only winds up using a couple of knives anyway. Kitchen knives are categorised according to their shape and size, with certain options suiting certain tasks best. The block’s storage insert is reversible, allowing you to either display a pink or grey top, and because there are no set areas for each knife, they can be inserted and rearranged any way you like.If a knife comes with a bolster – the thick junction between the handle and the blade – this will also affect its balance. They differ from the chef’s knife by having a blunt end, rather than pointed one, and the dimples on the blade ensure that you can get thin slices without food sticking to it.

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Other more specialist knives include Chinese cook’s knives, palette knives and mezzalunas (a two-handled knife with a curved edge for chopping herbs).

The serrated edge, which is made from stainless steel, is sharp and long-lasting, and you can bung it in the dishwasher after use. During testing they put up a bit of resistance against some firmer veggies and didn’t slice through tomatoes and grapes as easily as the more expensive knives on this list. Discover our Vortx Airfrying technology today and see why over 1 million people have chosen our Airfryers. Hand wash is recommended to maintain the pristine and elegant finish, keeping them looking and performing at their best. If you’re not looking to splash out on a super-expensive knife set or just need something quickly, this is a great set for everyday tasks.