Knife blocks with knives: complete your collection in one go

Features of knife blocks including knives

Most knife sets contain at least a chef's knife and a peeling knife. The other knives in the set vary per set. Bread knives and carving knives are very common, and there are also sets that include a honing steel. Other knife sets with knife block come with a santoku, paring knife or even a pair of scissors. The knife blocks themselves vary a lot per set as well, in terms of style and material.

How to choose the best knife block including knives

Choose the knives you need

As stated, the types of knives in a set varies per set. You can also choose from larger 11-piece sets or smaller 6-piece sets. People who really love to cook will probably opt for a set with more knives, but for others, the standard knives will do just fine. For example, a set with a chef's knife, carving knife, paring knife and a bread knife. Consider the knives you think you'll use, but also look at which knives you think look best. There's something for everyone!

Knife block

It's important to choose a knife block that suits your personal style. Wooden knife blocks look great in a classic kitchen, and perhaps a sleek, black knife block will suit a modern kitchen better. In addition to the standard knife blocks that everyone will be familiar with, you can also choose a magnetic knife block. Not only does it look great, it's also great for your knives. Your sharp edges will only come into contact with soft wood.