Damascus knife sets

Why a knife set?

A set saves you hunting for individual knives that go together. All knives have the same handle, the same blade and the same quality, in the hand and in the knife block. And you usually get the knives cheaper in a set than individually.

Which set size suits you?

• Starter sets: two knives as a basic kit, a large knife for the main work and a small one for anything fine.
• Advanced sets: three to five knives for everyone who loves to cook and cooks often.
• Professional sets: the complete range of a series in six pieces.
• Sets with knife block: knives and storage in one, safely put away and always to hand.

Damascus knife set: what to look for

The right selection over sheer numbers: a good set contains the knives you actually use: a large knife (santoku or chef's knife), a small utility or paring knife and, depending on your cooking, a bread knife. Lots of pieces that never leave the block are no use to you.

The same quality for every knife: in our sets, all knives have the same damascus blade and the same handle as the individual knives of the series.

Storage: think beforehand about where the knives will live: in a knife block, on a magnetic strip or in a drawer with blade guards.

Our series as sets

The sets come in several series, which differ mainly in the handle: KAYA with olive wood and buffalo horn, ORIBU with olive wood and 73-layer damascus powder steel, DAIKI with walnut, BLACK with black G10 and HIIRO with sycamore maple and tricolour damascus. Plus the knife blocks from CANGSHAN.

Knife set with block or magnetic strip?

A knife block protects the edges and stands neatly on the worktop. A magnetic strip saves space and shows off the damascus patterns: place the knives spine first so the edge doesn't strike the metal.

A knife set as a gift

A damascus knife set is a gift that gets used every day: for a housewarming, a wedding or anyone who loves to cook. Every set comes well packaged, and with our 30-day money-back guarantee there's no risk for the recipient either.

How to recognise a high-quality knife set

A high-quality knife set consists of knives you actually use, not ten pieces of which half sit in a drawer. Look for hard steel from 60 HRC, a fine bevel and handles that feel good in the hand. Then you have a sharp knife set that will last for many years. Many of our sets are inspired by Japanese knives, with a santoku, nakiri or bunka as the main knife, very much in the style of an Asian knife set, combined with a bread knife and paring knife for European cooking.

We don't award our own test seals, and we don't call ourselves a "test winner". You're the best judge of whether a kitchen knife set suits you: with our 30-day money-back guarantee you can try it out at your leisure in your own kitchen.

Frequently asked questions

Which knives belong in a good knife set?

At least one large knife (santoku or chef's knife) and a small utility or paring knife. For many kitchens a bread knife is the third important knife. Larger sets add a nakiri, fillet or carving knife.

Is a knife set better value than individual knives?

If you want several knives from one series, yes: in a set all the knives match and you usually pay less than for the individual knives. If you only need one particular knife, you'll also find it on its own among our kitchen knives.

How should I store a knife set?

Ideally in a knife block, on a magnetic strip or with blade guards. Loose in a drawer, the edges knock against each other and quickly get blunt.

Are the knives from the sets also available individually?

Yes, you'll also find all the knives individually among our kitchen knives, so you can expand your set at any time.