Add a modern design accent to your kitchen with this uniquely styled 15-piece cutlery set and stainless steel, closable knife vault. This set includes one 8-inch chef knife, one 8-inch bread knife, one 7-inch Santoku knife, one 4.5-inch serrated utility knife, one 3.5-inch paring knife, six steak knives, kitchen shears, and a 9-inch sharpening steel. It features an innovative locking design that securely stores knives in knife vault. Simply push and turn the knob to lock and unlock the vault, knives remain inaccessible when locked, easy press and pull handle provides smooth access to all essential kitchen knives.

The knives are made of heavy gauge precision taper ground blade for superior chopping and cutting performance. Durable high carbon stainless steel blade maintains razor sharp edges and the handles are perfectly weighted for optimum balance, control and professional performance. The non-slip stainless steel satin finish handles are ergonomically designed and the handles are designed for comfort and ease while making meal preparation effortless. It's backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Henckels Gourmet High-Carbon Stainless-Steel 18-Piece Knife Set with Block

If top-shelf Henckels knives will break your bank, you can still get high-quality performance and construction with the mid-range Henckels Gourmet line. A full-size collection, this 18-piece set thoroughly outfits a chef, as well as eight steak dinner guests. Each Gourmet knife is stamped from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel, honed by hand, and hardened by the Friodur ice process, for maximum strength and stain-resistance. These knives boast a full tang, which is triple-riveted to a contoured handle made of Novadur polypropylene. This construction is impact-resistant, comfortable to hold, and durable. Complete with its own storage block, the set includes a 4-inch paring knife, a 5-inch serrated utility knife, a 6-inch utility knife, an 8-inch chef's knife, an 8-inch carving knife, and an 8-inch bread knife, as well as a meat fork and eight steak knives. A 9-inch steel for sharpening, a pair of kitchen shears, and an instructional knife-skills video are also included. The set is safe for the dishwasher, but washing by hand is recommended. Henckels includes a lifetime warranty.

The blades in this set of slim, lightweight knives are stamped in stainless steel, and their edges are microserrated and therefore touted as never needing sharpening. The handles are formed of tough polypropylene and are seamless, allowing for better hygiene. The set includes six kitchen knives, six 5-inch steak knives, and a rubber-footed wood block that has slots for them all. The kitchen knives include an 8-inch chef's knife with a curved blade for rocking through a chopping task; a 5-inch tomato knife with a narrow, curved blade; an 8-inch bread knife; a 6-inch utility knife; a 6-inch boning knife for meats, poultry, and fish; and a 2-1/2-inch paring knife for peeling and cleaning vegetables and fruits. As a bonus, a pronged-tip knife designed to slice cheese and spear the slices is included. While the knives are dishwasher-safe, they should be hand washed to preserve their edges. Unlike Henckels's premier knives, which are made in Germany, these knives are made in China; however, they do carry the company's lifetime warranty against defects.

This set supplies a cook with a variety of cutting edges and a solid hardwood block to store them in. The set consists of an 8-inch chef's knife, a 5-inch hollow-edge santoku, a 5-inch serrated utility knife, and a 3-inch paring knife. A 9-inch sharpening steel keeps their edges in order, and a pair of kitchen shears to snip herbs, flowers, or string is also included. Everything stores neatly in the attractive natural hardwood block. Classic three-rivet handles distinguish Pro S from Henckels's other quality knives. That makes Pro S handles heavier and knives less weight-forward. Handles are also smaller, which those with small hands might appreciate. Except for fully forged blades less than 6 inches long, such as the paring and utility knives in this set, the blades and bolsters of Henckels's first-rate cutlery lines are formed by a high-tech welding process that combines three high-carbon, stainless-steel types into what appears to be a single piece so a knife's parts have distinct, desirable characteristics. All pieces in the set carry a lifetime warranty against defects.

Fine craftsmanship and premium materials make this 15-piece Calphalon cutlery set a fabulous addition to any kitchen. The solid maple block comes with the following knives and implements: 4-1/2-inch paring, 6-inch utility, 8-inch slicing, 8-inch bread, 8-inch chef, 6-inch fork, 10-inch sharpening steel, six 5-inch steak knives, and kitchen shears. Horizontal slots in the angled block save wear and tear on the hand-ground blades. Each of the beautifully balanced, full-tang implements is constructed of a single forged piece of high carbon, no-stain, rust-resistant steel. Contoured for comfort, the seamless handles will not absorb moisture, crack, or chip. Each Contemporary piece is etched on the end with its name and/or size, allowing quick identification when stored in the block. The set is covered by a lifetime warranty.

The Grand Prix 2 cutlery is the newest of the Wusthof lines. It bears all the traits that Wüsthof knives from before but adds a more contemporary look and feel. All Wusthof knives are known for: impeccable construction, incredible sharpness, and long-lasting durability. Each Grand Prix2 knife is precision-forged--blade, bolster, and tang--from a single piece of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel. The blade is tested by lasers and honed by hand, with computer-controlled front-to-back tapering, grinding, and polishing. Grand Prix2 handles are molded from a durable black synthetic that has a pebble texture for a firm grip. The knives promise a lifetime of hard-working companionship in the kitchen. his Wüsthof Grand Prix2 10 piece block set is a great assortment of the most used knives. Designed to meet the most popular cutting demands, the set includes an 8" Cooks knife for chopping, and a 3-1/2-inch paring knife for coring, trimming, and peeling, 5" brunch knife for bagels and rolls, 5" Boning knife, 4.5" utility knife is for the small jobs that need more than just a paring knife to do the job. This sets also includes a 8" bread knife, 8" Hollow carving knife for carving meat and roasts, kitchen shears. Wusthof also includes a 9-inch sharpening steel and an attractive oak block with a total of 17 slots so you can add specialty knives or your old favorites. Grand Prix2 knives, though safe in the dishwasher, should be washed by hand for best results.

This ultra-efficient six-piece set includes the three blades a typical home chef uses most: an eight-inch chef’s knife for all-around kitchen work like mincing garlic and chopping vegetables, a parer for small-scale tasks like trimming and peeling, and a utility knife for slicing meats, sandwiches, and other sundries. Also included are shears for snipping herbs or opening packages, a bamboo block to store and protect knives, and a sharpening steel. Attractively packaged in a special gift box, this set makes an unforgettable gift for newlyweds, budding chefs, or anyone who appreciates kitchen tools as beautiful as they are functional and long-lasting.

Shun knives are made from VG-10 stainless steel, specially constructed to be harder, less brittle, but also more flexible than traditional steel formulations. The VG-10 core is then clad with 16 full layers of high-carbon stainless steel on each side, for a grand total of 33 layers. These layers not only protect the VG-10, they create an exquisitely-detailed surface reminiscent of Damascus or pattern-forged steel, the kind once used for Samurai swords. As a result, these knives are simply stunning to look at--much like antique Damascus knives but without their tendency to rust. As an additional benefit, the slight patterning helps slice rather than crush delicate foods and keeps cut food from sticking to the blade. Like many Asian-style knives, these feature handles that are especially suited to smaller users. In contrast to the traditional round profile, however, Shun’s are D-shaped to prevent the knife from twisting in the hand, providing extra stability and a firm grip. The handles are made from ebony-colored Pakkawood, a fused blend of hardwood veneers imbued with waterproof resin that combines the warmth and traditional look and feel of wood with the strength and durability of plastic. The offset stainless steel bolster is designed for ergonomic comfort and maximum safety, while a stainless steel end cap provides the finishing touch. As sturdy as they are lovely, these knives are officially safe to put in the dishwasher--although they’re so good-looking you might find yourself hard-pressed to do so. Shun knives are covered by a limited lifetime warranty.

Branching out from its already successful cookware line, Anolon’s Advanced collection features high-grade materials with substantial weight. This 8-piece set packs all the essentials including: an 8-inch chef knife, a 3-1/2-inch parer, a 9-inch bread knife, a 5-inch serrated utility knife, and a 6-inch utility knife. A 10-inch sharpener is included for daily honing and polishing the knife blades. The set also offers a pair of forged kitchen shears for cutting poultry or string. All pieces fit into a handsome bamboo block with labeled slots for each knife in the set and a few extra unlabeled slots for additions. Though the serrated blades (bread and utility knives) produce nice clean cuts, the other cutlery is slightly dull right out of the box. Immediate sharpening on a fine steel is recommended before using these knives to bring their edges to a sharper and safer angle for exact and injury-free cutting.

Advanced Collection knives feature blades forged from high-quality German carbon steel that resists rust and food stains. The stainless steel is ice-hardened for additional strength and longer edge retention. Blades are then polished with glass to produce an edge that is meant to be simultaneously sharp but smoother to the touch. Full tangs and counter balance caps provide superior balance, while rounded blade spines add more comfort during extended periods of prepping. Ergonomically-shaped handles with cushioned non-slip Santoprene padding offer a secure, comfortable grip--even when cutting with wet hands.

Anolon guarantees this cutlery under a lifetime limited warranty and, for proper maintenance, recommends hand washing and immediately drying knives.

All your cutting, mincing, slicing and carving needs are met with this 20-pc. set from Calphalon. From their Contemporary line, the fully-forged, high-carbon, no-stain steel knives have full tangs for better balance and strength and ergonomic grips for more accurate handling while cutting. Handwash. Set includes 3.5-in Paring Knife, 5.5-in. Tomato/Bagel Knife, 6-in. Utility Knife, 8-in. Slicing Knife, 8-in. Chef's Knife, 6-in. Cleaver, 7-in. Santoku, 8-in. Bread Knife, 6-in. Fork, 10-in. Sharpening Steel, Kitchen Shears, 8-pc. Steak Knife Set and 27-slot Wood Block.