|1. Wusthof Classic Ikon 8pc Block Set
Completely forged from a one piece of X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, this stellar German-made knife block set by Wusthof, offers optimum durability and hygiene. The Classic Ikon series is one of Wusthof's forged models along with its other famous ranges such as the Classic, Epicure, Grand Prix II, and Ikon. Particularly, forged models are created from individual pieces of steel, which is then heated, hammered repeatedly and eventually shaped into blades. To be specific, the heating process literally changes the blade's molecular construction of the blade metal, making it sturdier.
|2. Global Hiro 7 Piece Knife Block
If you’re into Global knives and you know someone who would jump at receiving this as a Christmas gift, the both of you will most definitely be impressed by this Japanese handcrafted 7-piece knife set. The Hiro line has a rather longer handle and carries more weight compared to the classic Global knives. Global Hiro is one out of the many ranges of knife sets we have that has a complete set. Although this block set doesn’t include a carving knife, the set would still be able to perform efficiently with its multifunctional vegetable knife, 13 cm and 20cm cook’s knife ( for easy switch between small and large tasks), paring knife, the long bread knife, and the utility knife. The paring knife is outstanding as it provides a more surgical precision allowing you to slice and cut through delicate areas in your vegetables or fruits. Take a look at the Black Knife Block. We dare say that it’s one of the most stylish and modern looking knife blocks we have ever seen.
|3. Messermeister Royale Elite 2 Piece Carving Set
The vintage heirloom. This Royal Elite 2 piece carving set has a combination of the American Walnut handle and German stainless steel alloy blade handcrafted straight from Solingen, Germany. Its impressive handle made from Walnut Burl is typically a lightweight type of wood and regardless of its density, it will always look aesthetically similar to its broad grains and significant patterns, adding a certain strength and hardness to the handle. What we love about Messermeister is that they are one of the world’s remaining brands that has managed to maintain the oldest forging techniques of mankind; the hot drop and man-hammer forging process. This set includes the Royal Elite Kullenschliff Carving Knife 20cm, the Royal Elite Straight Carving Knife (15cm) and it arrives with a gorgeous Messermeister gift box making it the perfect Christmas gift.
|4. Shun Classic Knife Set 3pc DMS300
This is an exceptional starter knife set for keen cooks who are open to investing. If you are conflicted between a Western-style knife, namely German and the Japanese-style knives, this 3pc Set by Shun Classic will give you the best of both worlds. Its Western shaped blades are made from layers of Damascus SUS410 High Carbon Steel and the Samurai knife making techniques called the Kasumi Method is used in the process. You should know that Shun’s cutting edge is profiled to a 16-degree angle making the blade incredibly sharp, versus the best German blades that have a profile angled at only 22 degrees. The exotic Japanese steels are also the main reason the knife’s cutting core can hold these razor-sharp edges without the need to excessively sharpen. Additionally, it’s handle offers a firm grip even for left-handers giving it an overall good cutting balance. Which means when you cut through a hard vegetable with these knives, its as though you’re cutting through butter.
|5. Victorinox Professional Forged Chef Knife Set 3pc
These Victorinox knives arrive with a pretty decent deal — it is inexpensive, sharp, and long-lasting. The set features a Chef knife, Paring knife and Carving knife where each of them is designed with a full tang handle. You may have seen knife descriptions that usually says full tang, partial tang or rat-tail tang. But really, what is a Tang? A tang is a projecting shank, fang, prong, or tongue that connects the blade with the handle. This set, in particular, has a full tang, which means the knife/sword is a solid piece where the 2 handle pieces are pinned on the blade on both sides. You can tell from the three rivets on each knife. This tang is the strongest among all types. For someone who has been accustomed to using heavier more awkward type knives, this knife set would be a surprise because of its lightness and agility.
|6. Global Ikasu Knife Set
Australia's Best Seller and picked by real home cooks (our customers). Many of our customers have bought and tested the Global Ikasu Knife set to see what it really feels like. The big factor that makes this block set adored in the kitchen is due to its impressive razor-sharp edge. Its made in Japan with the finest quality of ice-tempered stainless steel. And because of that, our customers find it very smooth to use when performing the chop, slice and dice tasks. That right there is the first-hand experience of the set in the context of our customers actual home cooking. A lot of times, when it gets down to kitchen gear, what matters is what works for you as a home cook — and that it is not just endorsed by professional chefs or some high-flyer bar in a sterile test kitchen. Ultimately you would want a knife set that can last long, is practical and keeps in mind of the real cooks, in an actual home kitchen.
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|7. Mac Professional Series Thomas Keller Limited Edition Knife Set
Here’s a Limited Edition gift set for that avid home cook or chef in the family. Only 500 of these are made in the world. Thomas Keller, world-renowned chef extraordinaire from The French Laundry and Per Se hand-picked the knives out of the MAC Professional Series and have each blade etched with his signature. Each knife attributes the colour white to resemble its use in The French Laundry restaurant and the beauty of this set is that you can present it in a fabulous wooden box with a removable lid. The base of the lid is also individually signed and numbered by Thomas Keller himself. This gift set contains a chef knife, a slicing knife, 2 different sized paring knives a serrated bread knife and a ceramic sharpening rod.
|8. Shun Premier Kanso Block Set of 6
Chef's and home cooks swear by the Shun Premier range, experts of some of the finest kitchen cutleries. In the world full of unsatisfactory slicing and dicing gear, Shun's (pronounced "Shoon") Kanso Series is THE DREAM that comes to life. At least for many avid cooks and professional chefs. Its simple, ingenious and a highly well-crafted kitchen confidante your giftee will love for a lifetime. Named after the Japanese appreciation for the beauty of simplicity, Kanso blades are polished to perfection and handcrafted in Japan using a process of over 100 steps! — with the hammered finish on the blade and embossed Pakka Wood end cap handle that holds its acute-sharp edges through multiple chopping.
|9. Scanpan Classic 15-Piece Dark Oak Knife Block Set
The Scanpan Knives are some of the sharpest knives in town. It’s not so much about the knife cutting the onions as the onion yielding to the knife. If at this point you’re feeling torn between the Global Ikasu Knife Block set and this one, you may want to look at how each set would be able to best compliment your gift receiver’s personality. These genuine Danish design knives perform incredibly well in your hands because they have been individually tested for the hardness of 57. The 22cm bread knife in the set keeps the crumbs to a minimum and because the knife has a generous length to it, cutting and slicing becomes smooth. The 9cm paring knife, on the other hand, is perfectly sized for fiddly tasks which means you won’t have a tough time removing butternut squash seeds. And the utility knife is a tad bit on the larger side but makes a perfect dextrous alternative to the chef’s knife. Other knives included in this set is a vegetable knife, carving knife, cook’s knife, a 15cm fork, steak knife, and a Diamond Sharpening Steel.
|10. Furi Pro Angular Knife Block Set 8pc
These Furi knives will suit cooks who like an authoritative feeling of a chef knife without being too heavy. The design of the knife allows a rocking chopping motion on the chef’s knife and makes finely cut herbs such an easy task. We love that this set comes with a stunning angular wood block. We think it will be a key feature in a modern kitchen. In addition to its stylish aesthetic, the angular shape of the wood block makes it the best storage space to protect your blade. Where there is a knife, there is a knife sharpener. This set includes a compact Diamond Fingers Sharpener allowing you to maintain your blades and keep them sharp for longer.
Which one of these would make the best knife gift this Christmas?
This will depend entirely on the type of knife you select. You know your gift receiver best. They are all good pieces to present as a gift. But if you are looking specifically at value for money, efficiency, and design, the Scanpan Classic 15 pieces Dark Oak Knife Block set is worth having a look at. It has all the key kitchen knives you need with a fairly well-designed block to compliment any type of kitchen. If you know a keen cook who is either a professional chef or an expert home cook who would appreciate a good high-quality set, and not forgetting, who wouldn't mind splurging a little bit, we recommend going for Shun Classic Knife Set 3pc DMS300.Like it? Pin it!
