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The Best Knife Sets to Give as a Wedding Gift Having the perfect kitchen tools is a great way to get the couple’s new life and home started. That’s why most wedding registries have a knife set on the list. Some of the most important devices to have in a kitchen are sharp, high-quality knives. This is a great gift because it is most likely already on their gift registry, they are affordable, and there are many great options to choose from. We are going to take a look at some of what we consider to be the best knife sets for gifting, so you can pick out your favorite for the happy couple. How We Choose Our Ratings First, let’s discuss how we will be choosing our ratings for the best knife sets. It is very important to to ensure that our reviews are honest and accurate. To do this, we take a few additional steps in our research to make sure it is thorough and correct. We make sure to read and research online customer reviews and testimonials. This allows us to get a broader view of what the general public thinks of the product in question. It also gives us insight into any widespread issues or complaints that might not show up anywhere else. We are also able to gather quite a few pros and cons from other customer reviews as well. We also make sure to thoroughly research the product specifications. By doing this, we are ensuring that if any of our readers buy the product we are reviewing, they know exactly what they are getting. There won’t be any surprises and/or confusion when receiving the item in the mail. This also allows us to identify any potential drawbacks that the product may have as well. Lastly, we make sure to research the company that makes the items thoroughly. It is important to most customers that they are purchasing products from businesses that they can trust and stand behind. This also gives us insight into a company’s customer service policies, as well as their warranty and return policies. For this particular review of the best knife sets, we will be considering pricing, overall quality of the knives, aesthetics, and functionality. The Best Knife Sets to Give the Bride and Groom Here are 8 of the best choices for the best knife sets to give the bride and groom. Cuisinart Advantage 12-Piece Knife Set Our first choice is the Cuisinart Advantage 12-Piece Knife Set. This the most affordable option on our list, as well as the most colorful. While it isn’t the most advanced set of knives you could buy, it does have a lot of excellent qualities and a unique look that make it worth purchasing as a wedding gift. This set comes with 12 different pieces – you will receive six different knives and six blade covers. The blades of the knives are made from a very high-quality stainless steel, and they are covered with a non-stick color coating to make it easier to slide and chop foods. We really love the color-coded design because it helps reduce any cross-contamination when prepping. These knives have ergonomic handles, they should be hand-washed, and they have a lifetime warranty. With this set, you receive an 8-inch chef knife, an 8-inch serrated bread knife, an 8-inch slicing knife, a 7-inch Santoku knife, a 6.5- inch utility knife, and a 3.5-inch paring knife. You can purchase this set on Amazon for $15.99. Messermeister San Moritz Elite 9-Piece Knife Block Set The next knife set on our list is the Messermeister San Moritz Elite knife set. This set consists of an 8-inch chefs’ knife, a 7-inch Kullenschliff Santoku with a Granton edge, a 6-inch utility knife, a 5-inch scalloped utility cutter, a 3.5-inch paring knife, a 9-inch bread knife, a 10-inch steel, take-apart kitchen scissors, and a wood knife block with sixteen slots. The extra slots allow the owner to add more tools in the future if they’d like to. The company’s blades are constructed from the very traditional one-piece, hot-drop forging technique, and the metal is hammered from a single billet of high-carbon German steel. These knives provide extremely high-quality stain resistance and incredible sharpness, ease of sharpening, and edge retention. Each tool has been individually handcrafted by skilled cutlery artisans in Solingen, Germany. The handles are molded for ergonomic comfort and to allow a very secure grip. They are made out of POM (polyoxymethylene), which is a thermoplastic that has incredible industrial strength and stability that won’t ever break or crack. If you want to purchase this set for the happy couple, you can purchase it from Amazon for $499.95. Mercer Culinary Genesis 6-Piece Forged Knife Block Set Next up we have this wonderful set from Mercer Cutlery. This is a gorgeous, striking 6-piece kitchen set that is showcased in a very modern tempered glass block. With this set, you’ll receive the glass block, as well as a 3.5-inch paring knife, a 5-inch utility knife, a 6-inch boning knife, an 8-inch chef’s knife, and an 8-inch serrated bread knife. Each knife blade is constructed of high-carbon stainless German steel to protect from rust and corrosion, as well as making the knives stain-free. These knives are forged with precision, and each piece has a full tang that runs the length of the handle for excellent resilience and balance. Each edge is hand-polished and has extremely long-lasting sharpness and easy honing, in addition to increased efficiency when it comes to cutting, slicing, and chopping. The Santoprene handles combine the characteristics of thermoplastics and vulcanized rubber. They are ergonomically designed for extra comfort and a very secure and non-slip grip. These handles will not break down, even from continued exposure to kitchen oils, and they can withstand fluctuations between hot and cold temperatures. One of our favorite aspects of this set is the beautiful glass block the knives are showcased in. However, you can get that glass inserted with wood if you prefer a different look. Want to purchase this knife set? You can buy it on Amazon for $134.99. Victorinox 8-Piece Knife Block Set This wonderful knife set is created by Victorinox, who actually made the original Swiss Army Knife. We love this incredibly functional and attractive set of six knives and kitchen shears. With this set, you receive a 4-inch paring knife, a 6-inch boning knife, an 8-inch chef’s knife, an 8-inch bread knife, a 10-inch slicing knife, a 10-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, and a beechwood block with nine slots. Each knife blade is crafted from stamped high-carbon stainless steel, and each one is hand finished by very skilled craftsmen at Victorinox in Switzerland. The steel of the knives is treated with a multi-step tempering process, to ensure durability and that the edges can be sharpened again and again. These knives are fitted with a full tang, and they are very lightweight but sturdy. The Fibrox handles have been molded for ergonomic comfort and a grip that eases wrist tension, and they also include a finger guard for safety. If you are interested in purchasing this knife set, you can buy it on Amazon for $164.00. Wusthof Classic 7-Piece Slim Knife Block Set This next knife set is made by the iconic Wusthof manufacturers from Germany. For this particular knife set, you get seven pieces, which come with a slim wooden storage block. The set includes a 3.5-inch paring knife, a 5-inch serrated utility knife, a 6-inch Kiritsuke utility knife, an 8-inch bread knife, an 8-inch chef’s knife, and come-apart kitchen shears. This slim block design will not take up much space on your counter, as it only measures at 9.5 by 3.5 inches. It is crafted in a modern style from your choice of six different kinds of wood. Each knife is forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel, and they are forged to a Rockwell hardness of 58 and tempered to ensure sharpness, enduring toughness, and ease of sharpening. The steel formula contains 15% chromium to provide excellent stain resistance, and the molybdenum and vanadium ensures hardness, durability, and corrosion resistance. The bolsters are weighed perfectly for the optimal balance and performance, and the full tang provides extra safety and stability. The cutting edges are sharpened with precision laser-edge technology for blades that are 20% sharper than standard knife edges. You can buy this set on Amazon for $350.00. Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star 3-Piece Starter Set If your bride and groom are looking for something a little simpler, the Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star may the best gift. This set is simple, beautiful, and efficient, and comes with three pieces from the company’s Four Star line. The company has one of the oldest trademarks in the world (incorporated in 1793), and this knife set had its 40th anniversary in 2016. The set includes an 8-inch chef’s knife, a 6-inch serrated utility knife, and a 4-inch paring knife, all packaged in a nice gift box. This set is pretty basic, but it will cover all the necessary kitchen cutting tasks. This set was forged in Germany using the company’s Sigmaforge process. The blades are made from high-carbon stainless steel and then ice-hardened, then they’re tempered to 57 HRC on the Rockwell scale. This makes the steel stain and corrosion-resistant, and gives it fantastic flexibility, hardness, toughness, sharpness, and blades that can’t be broken. The handle is molded out of polypropylene and bonded to a three-quarter tang permanently. It has the perfect amount of texture to be comfortable and ensure that it is non-slip. The finger guards transition perfectly into the handle, making sure you can grip the knife safely. Precision lasering is used to create an edge that has perfect geometry. This ensures that each side is sharpened to the perfect sharpness, which also improves the knives’ cutting edge retention. You can purchase this set on Amazon for $135.00. Buyer’s Guide Now that you have seen our favorite options for the best knife sets, there are a few aspects you should consider before choosing a set for the bride and groom. First, consider what the bride and groom would like in a knife set. Take a look at their wedding registry and see what type of aesthetic they are looking for in their kitchen. Also consider how much they cook, and what they will actually use at home. If they are a couple who eats out at every meal, they may want something simple. However, if they cook constantly and need something durable and variable, something more high-end may be a better fit. Also, keep your own budget in mind. While you want to purchase a really nice gift for your friends, make sure that you aren’t breaking the bank with your choices. There is a huge variation in pricing with these sets, so no matter what your budget is, you will be able to find a knife set that works for your wallet. We hope that this list has helped you make the best choice for your loved one’s wedding. Which of the best knife sets are you most interested in? Keywords used: best knife set