Aspiring to be a great cook comes with a strong desire to establish your identity in the kitchen. You want to make your mark. And the most important tool for that in any chef's toolbox is a set of high-quality kitchen knives.
A fundamental part of your culinary foundation,
knife block sets will naturally affect your cooking style. You want chopping tools that feel sublime in your hands every time you prepare food. Knives you can’t help but swoon over leave you feeling capable in the kitchen.
We’ve prepared an irresistible choice of attractive blades, but it cuts deeper than that – these sets are also built to last.
Knife Sets That Can Stand the Heat
We all know how easy it is to make a bad meal look good, but you can’t disguise the flavour. The same is true of knives.
If you’re buying
knives online for the first time or upgrading an old set that didn’t last five minutes, quality should be top of your agenda. Flimsy cooking knives that quickly go dull or break will only set you back on your journey to being the best chef you can be.
That’s why we’ve included only the best brands in our list.
Knife Blocks Online
Let’s get started on your next culinary masterpiece.
Think about how much space you have in your kitchen. What’s your colour scheme? Consider the type of wood or material of your knife block and whether it will match the style and colour in your kitchen. Consider the importance of Santoku Knives or Kitchen Shears in your repertoire.
Choice of brand is also important for long term use, do you intend to expand your collection of knives? If so, it's also worth considering whether you want to purchase a brand that has an extensive range so that you can match them with the knives you have in your
knife block set.
We’ll help find the right set for you.
Half a Dozen or More
This set from
Global is futuristic in its look and production; stains, rust and corrosion won’t set in here. The unique dimple grip handles have become iconic and are as ergonomic as they are stylish.
Made in Japan from a unique high carbon stainless steel, the Takumi set has been designed by the Japanese for precision and efficiency.
There are six knives, which includes
chef knives, a
paring knife,
bread knife, vegetable, sandwich, and utility knives. They rest in a beautiful bamboo and acrylic block, which has been specifically designed to allow the block to rest against a wall provide ample space on your countertop for other items.
Aesthetically, the indented accents in the silver handles make these knives easy to grip, but the blades really cut through any nonsense. For ultimate sharpness, they have a milled edge instead of a traditional bevel that helps you cut through food faster.
This ice-hardened, razor-sharp 7-piece has been featured on
Masterchef for good reason. It helps any chef to master their craft.
Knives included: 8cm Paring, 11cm Utility, 13cm Cook's Knife, 14cm Vegetable Knife, 20cm Cook's Knife, 22cm Bread Knife.
Designed right here in Australia,
Furi combines the knowledge of both leading Australian engineers and professionals chefs when designing their knives. This is why Kylie Kwong, Australia's veteran chef, tv presenter and an author is also proudly the Furi brand ambassador.
This set comes with a 15cm
utility knife to accompany your most common slicing and dicing adventures in the kitchen. Also included is the east-west designed
santoku knife and a carving knife that are both 17cm and 20cm respectively.
The stylish design alone leaves you feeling inspired to be creative. Six knives rest in its beautiful angular woodblock making it ideal for compact storage on the bench.
Best of all, the five knives are light to the touch, so chopping won't wear you out.
This pro set comes with a knife sharpener to complete an enviable kitchen collection.
Knives included: 9cm Paring Knife, 17cm East-West Santoku Knife, 15cm Utility Knife, 20cm Bread Knife and 20cm Carving Knife.
Variety is the Spice of Life
Global's Takumi knife block collection offers a new unique way to hold your knives. Beautifully designed with a blend of Japanese and European style, this
magnetic knife block is ideal for your everyday use and will set your kitchen apart from others!
There are five knives, which includes a paring knife, a vegetable knife, sandwich knife, a carving knife and a
bread knife. They rest on a beautiful magnetic maple wood knife block, which has been specifically designed in a slightly slanted position for ease of use.
Other wood types available sold as a separate purchase:
Set Includes included: 9cm Paring Knife, 14cm Vegetable Knife, 20cm Carving Knife, 20cm Bread knife, 20cm Sandwich Knife and 1x Maple Wood Knife Block
Another piece of extraordinary design work from Japan, the
Global Takashi 10pc knife block set is a sublime set with ten pieces.
It has knives with the similar designs we saw in the
Zeitaku that sits well in a quality bamboo block.
But take a look at the shears. The block arrives together with it which is a rather good deal and this is not just any normal scissors. It is a heavy-duty kitchen shear with premium ice-tempered razor-edged stainless steel that can help you separate a chicken or snip pita triangles without putting so much effort. It has a nice butterfly shape that creates a nice aesthetic on the bench when it sits in the block.
The set also arrives with a G74 ceramic sharpener to help you start each meal with your equipment
razor sharp.
Knives included:
- Global 8cm Paring Knife GSF15
- Global 10cm Paring Straight Knife GS6
- Global 11cm Utility Knife GSF22
- Global 14cm Vegetable Knife GS5
- Global 16cm Flexible Boning Knife G21
- Global 20cm Cooks Knife G2
- Global 21cm Kitchen Shears GKS210
- Global 22cm Bread Knife G9
- Global 22cm Ceramic Sharpener G74
- Global Bamboo Cutlery Storage Block
Cutting it Fine
For those that are fans of the Danish brand
Scanpan and their esteemed lines of cookware, this 10 piece set is one of the more affordable in this list.
Priding themselves on durability, Scanpan tests every single knife on its performance. They use revolutionary methods to test for durability and ensure your knife has a well-defined blade. This means
Scanpan Knives won’t dull quickly and it doesn’t matter if you’re right or left handed – this set is designed with both options in mind.
The knives from the nine-piece classic set are made of unique steel called German Chromium Molybdenum Vanadium that is fully forged to protect them from chipping. This means you’ll find them a lot sharper and it becomes highly resistant to corrosion retaining its sharp edge, avoid stains or discolour with age.
A 20cm carving knife is perfect for carving perfect thin uniformed slices of cooked poultry like turkey and chicken or large roast meats.
The resting block is made from beechwood, accentuating the soft curves of the whole set and making it an eye-catching addition to any kitchen.
Knives included:
- Vegetable Knife 11cm
- Tomato/Cheese Knife 14cm
- Utility Knife 15cm
- Bread Knife 20cm
- Chef Knife 20cm
- Carving Knife 20cm
- 1 Carving Fork
- Kitchen Shears
- Sharpening Steel
The Full Works
If you’re cooking several courses for a large group of people, you need the right tools to go all out.
This doesn’t mean buying the biggest set of knives you can find to look impressive. No, you want a big set of knives that mean business. Scanpan aims to please with this
knife block set, offering a balance of quality with exceptional value. You will be hard-pressed to find a set that contains this many knives, at this price point, with equal durability.
As well as the usual meat carving and vegetable slicing, let’s not forget the starters, sides, and desserts. This classic set comes with a tomato/cheese knife to make Mediterranean salads and cheese boards a dream to quickly and tidily prepare. One of the greatest features of this
knife block set is that it comes with six
steak knives, perfect for guests to slice through juicy steaks and more when entertaining with a barbecue at home.
The knives sit upright in a beechwood block, arranged neatly to help you instantly pick out the right knife for the job. A sturdy
knife sharpener is included for good measure.
Knives included: 9cm Paring, 11.5cm Vegetable, 6 x 11.5cm Steak, 14cm Tomato/Cheese, 15cm Utility, 20cm Bread, 20cm Carving, 20cm Chef's
For those that won’t settle for anything less than absolute quality, German knife maker
Wusthof is a manufacturer of forged knives for the professional chef and home cooking enthusiast. Wusthof is also the chosen knife sponsor for My Kitchen Rules Australia and supplier for the German National Team of Chefs and official member of the German Chef’s Association.
This 7-generation family-owned company has been making knives since 1814. Each knife is manufactured by experienced craftsmen using the most modern technology, from computer guided equipment to consistent precision. The Wusthof Classic knives and knife blocks feature knives with traditional triple riveted polypropylene black handles on a full-length tang for fantastic grip, balance, handling and durability. The quality is second to none, where each knife is assured by a system of forty manufacturing processes before it is finally ready for use.
This 9-pieces comprehensive
knife block set sits well with the solid beechwood block that displays these knives beautifully in your kitchen. The set combines the essential Paring, Utility and Cooks knives with a Filleting knife and kitchen shears to tackle food preparation tasks like slicing, dicing and chopping. Its carving knife and meat fork is perfect for cutting and serving delicious roasts and casseroles.
To keep these knives sharp longer, the size includes a 23cm honing steel for sharpening and if you are not comfortable sharpening the knives on your own, Wusthof Australia offers a complimentary knife sharpening service for all Australian customers.
Knives included:
- 9cm Paring Knife
- 12cm Utility Knife
- 14cm Sausage Knife
- 20cm Carving Knife
- 18cm Cooks Knife
- 20cm Bread Knife
- 16cm Meat Fork (from the Gourmet range)
- 23cm Honing Steel
- Pull-Apart Shears
And Now for Something Completely Different...
For those that love to be different, appreciate fine quality and a brand with a rich 200-year-old history committed to perfecting man's oldest tool, the Wusthof Amici range should not be overlooked.
Wusthof have always placed an emphasis on the smallest details that most knife brands tend to overlook. Each blade on this block is designed with a wider shape emphasising on weight and the food that is being cut. This means you get greater efficiency when performing cuts, slices or dicing tasks.
Inspired by the sunny hills of Calabria, Italy, the Wusthof Amici range celebrates the beauty and affection of having loved ones gathered around a table to dine al fresco in the Italian countryside. Each blade is paired with a uniquely grained Calabrian olive wood handle that ensures no two Amici pieces are the same.
But these aren't the only reasons why we love these knives. Wusthof guarantees increased safety and improved ease of use, to the point where transferring food from its wide shaped blades to the pot becomes quick and clean.
This knife block combines both minimalist design with functionality.
Knives included:
- 1x Amici Paring Knife (9cm)
- 1x Amici Serrated Utility Knife (14cm)
- 1x Amici Hollow Edge Santoku (17cm)
- 1x Amici Cook's Knife (20cm)
- 1x Amici Bread Knife (23cm)
Weighing the Options
Now you’ve seen a range of options in different shapes and sizes, it’s time to think about the features that strike you as most important. What
feels good to you?
Over the years, celebrity chefs build up enormous collections of cooking paraphernalia. In many ways, their kitchen becomes their identity. The
perfect home kitchen is different for everyone and it can all start with something as simple as a knife block.
Do you want an ultra modern space or a more rustic cooking environment? Is yours minimalistic, sleek or traditional? We find that a modern kitchen with brushed stainless steel taps, sinks and extractor fans suit a steel knife block whereas kitchens with white benchtops and cupboard doors accentuate the wooden blocks to become a kitchen feature. The space you to long to cook in, the one that feels like home to you, should serve as the inspiration for your choice in accessories.
To start personalising your dream kitchen today, browse our full range of knife sets that match your collection or contribute to the look you hope to achieve.
