Amazon Basics 18-Piece Premium High-Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Set with Built-in Sharpener, Ergonomic Handles, Pine Wood Block, Black

I'm a bit slow to review these knives, and I'll tell you why in a moment. I purchased this set in December of 2015, and the knives have given me fine daily service for over 5 years now. They sharpen and clean up well, and do everything I have asked them to. I use them for personal cooking. They clean up well, and still look brand new. If I needed another knife set, I'd buy these again in a heartbeat. I think the price is fair, good value for money, and the set looks great on my kitchen counter. So why am I writing a review of this knife set in January, 2021? Because today, I simply picked up one of the steak knifes out of my kitchen sink drying rack, and the blade simply broke in half in my hand. Right in the middle of the shaft in a straight line. I know my kitchen knives have never been used for prying or anything of that nature, so this was truly surprising. It simply made me think to review the set since I had gotten so much good use out of it. This is by no means a complaint about the knives. I think they have done a great job for me, and just about everything made by man breaks eventually if you use it enough. The good news is that I looked online here at Amazon, and I can buy a set of 8 exact replacements for $21. I only need one, but so what? I'll just keep the others as spares. I think it is great that I don't have to replace the whole knife set and block. This has been one of my better kitchen purchases. Definitely a recommended buy.

I bought this 18-piece AmazonBasic knife block set for my dad for Christmas and I'm very pleasingly pleased. In comparison to the 25 year old dull-as-dog-turd knives he previously had, these things are wicked sharp. I could literally take his old chef's knife and run it across my face and it would merely tickle. That's how dull they were. I mean, they cut the same if you were holding the blade and using them backwards. So, yeah, anything would be better than those, I guess. But these new knives really impressed me for the price. You get an 18 piece set for ~ $60. That means they're not professional knives. But who cares? You're not a professional knifer, are you? (I make that assumption on account of the fact you're looking at cheap knives). But that doesn't matter, because for the average person who just needs a pretty good set of knives to cut things (preferably food), these really can't be beat. I mean, they're mighty sharp. That's good. They have full tangs. That's also good. They're stainless steel. That's... debatable. But anyway... I also like the fact that the AmazonBasics logo isn't all over everything. It's just on the block. So now you can buy some Wusthoff or Henckels stickers to apply to the handles and make your friends think you're a big dog in the knife world. But be sure to constantly work the word "Solingen" into conversation. That will totally throw them off your scent. Here's a big tip to keeping these nice knives nice for as long as possible: DO NOT ever put these in your dishwasher, you lazy mother. And don't ever throw them in the sink for a couple days. Use them, HAND WASH them and immediately dry them, then put them back in the block. I know this takes a bit of effort in this hectic, mixed-up, crazy world, but it's worth it. Don't fear buying these knives. And don't fear the reaper, either. Blue Oyster Cult said so.

I have been a Chef for 17 yrs. and from experience know you don't get quality in an inexpensive knife set. This AmazonBasics Premium set really impressed me. The knives I use and have at home are mixed matched because I like good hefty knives. My wife always rags on me that the knives look crappy, so I got on here and started reading reviews. I was not gonna spend alot of money on a set knowing that I have good knives already. Then I saw this set, and looked at the video. I got them in TWO days, and when I opened the package I was expecting the block to be split, chipped, or have saw marks. As you can see the one I got was flawless. I then took out the chefs knife and smiled. Easily comparable to a 8" Zwilling JA Henckels Pro Traditional Chefs Knife. It has the same quality, heft, and balance. TRUST ME I KNOW!!!! Beautiful knife. The thickness of the blade is equal to my Victorinox Fibrox Chefs Knife and I paid $45. for that knife alone!!! This here is a quality product at a good price. Treat them with respect and they will last for YEARS. If your looking for a good complete set, a nice wedding gift, of just looking to replace the "crappy" set you have look no further.

I'm not a chef, nor a knife aficionado. My wife and I both enjoy cooking and prepare our meals at least 5 days a week. We had a medium quality knife set that was around 13 years old. Due to improper cleaning (placed in the dishwasher most of the time) the blades dulled and rust spots appeared. We decided that a high end set might be a nice gift to ourselves, and looked at the premium brands available. Being non-professionals I started to feel uncomfortable spending upwards of $300 on a knife set. I have been watching these knives for a while now, and have read countless reviews, both good and bad to help me decide if these are worth getting. Having purchased other Amazon Basic items I felt that these were a safe bet, and if I were unhappy I could easily return them. Upon arrival the knifes looked fantastic. They were very nicely packaged and easy to safely unpack. The block was in perfect condition (some reported cracks upon arrival). I inspected the knives and all appeared to be in perfect condition showing no dings, burrs or warping. After a quick hand wash and dry I placed them all in the block. I did have a slight issue with one of the steak knife slots not fully cleared and preventing the knife from sliding all the way down. I was easily able to clear it using an old steak knife as there was only a wood chip stuck in the slot. I have used the knives about every day for the past 2 weeks and so far the are great to use. Very comfortable, super sharp and they clean up well. The only issue I have had is the Scissors come apart very easily, I've had them fall apart while using them twice already. I will see about adjusting the tension on the connection, but honestly the scissor is not very important to me and I don't mind replacing them with higher quality kitchen scissors if need be. Overall we are very happy with this purchase and I expect that with proper cleaning these knives will last a very long time.

So, after buying a few knife sets through your big box retailer stores and having them fall apart after about a year, I decided to give this a shot with the same expectations. Two important things that differentiate this from other (and more expensive sets) I've used in the past: 1) The knife runs through the whole handle, making it sturdier and more rugged 2) These knives are really sharp. Impressively sharp for the price I've used the knifes to prepare food in a variety of ways. Cutting raw meat, cooked meat vegetables, etc and they have done a fantastic job. I'm not a professional chef by any means, I'm just a blue collar guy trying to make dinner for his family, so I'm not going to really find anything to be super snotty or nitpicky about. We went completely against the advice on the box and this listing and wash them in the dishwasher. They seem to hold up really well. One of the steak knifes is showing a spot of rust, but that's our own fault because we left it in the sink for far too long. The scissors are also very impressive because they're designed to come apart for easy cleaning. Steak knives had no issues cutting steak, chicken, etc.

My review really is just going to echo the many rave reviews of this knife set. The description is not kidding when they say "Professional grade stainless". It is high-grade, high-carbon stainless steel. I don't know where the metal is sourced from, but it's NOT the cheap stuff. The knives are very sharp and have been after two months of use. The knives have not rusted or discolored yet even after many handwashes and soaks in the sink. This is what I think of when I hear or read about stainless steel - it won't rust easily. However, EVERY other knife set I have ever owned, some of them in the $300 range, has rusted or discolored after only a few washes. These have not. Quite pleased about that. The knife block is very basic, but does its job. I would say my biggest complaint is with the scissors/shears. They come apart VERY easily. Nearly every time I try to use them, they come apart at some point. They are designed to do this for cleaning, which I appreciate. I just take some extra caution when using them and it's fine. Overall, perfect knife set at twice the price. At this price, it's a steal. Buy it now and never look back.

Wow, I cannot stress the value that is given here. You will have a very, very hard time trying to match this set for the cost. Amazon has hit a home run here. Unless you demand the finest, cutco, wusthof, henckels, etc. Look no further. I'd put these on par with lower-middle range henckels and wusthof knives... but at a much lower cost. I snagged an "open box" warehouse deal and got these bad boys for $46. I'd be happy if I paid double. They (not surprisingly) blew my sunbeam knives out of the water. Those of which I left the poor review they deserved. These are very sharp out of the box, be careful with them. I just cut through peppers and partially frozen pork with ease using the chef knife in record (for me anyway) time. An entire 6 qt crock pot filled to the top in a matter of minutes and I'm no chef. I find them of comparable sharpness to my mother's cutco set, I doubt they will hold the edge as long or resist corrosion as well. But at 1/10th the cost I don't expect them to. Bottom line, in the sub $100 segment these are serious knives. ***** Update***** 8/30/15 These still rock, very sharp and zero signs of rust or any other kind of corrosion. My girlfriend even did a no-no and put them through the dishwasher... not even a speck of rust. Guests have complemented the quality, weight and sharpness of the steak knives. At their price point. I don't think there is a better set available.

Growing up, there was always that one pesky slot on the knife block that was missing a knife. When I got my own apartment, I swore off purchasing a knife block and instead opted for high end individual knives. Around this time, I also became a vegetarian, and decided I didn't need steak knives. Fast forward to today - my husband and I eat meat, we have some individual knives, and love to cook. Our small apartment in NYC has two kitchen drawers (SERIOUSLY), and I realized that we needed more a compact way to hold a greater variety in knives. I purchased this because it addressed all of these issues. Pros: - great variety. I literally use, and have used, all of the knives included with this set. I love the inclusion of the santoku. - very sharp, and easy to sharpen. these came sharp sharp sharp. nothing crazy, but I love using a seriously sharp knife. the sharpener works well enough. - compact and low profile for countertop. the color is muted enough that it fits into a corner easily, and is not very noticeable. The classic black knives look great, with no branding. - hidden branding - the block has branding on one side, but that side faces the wall. perfect! Cons: - these are all cheaper knives, as evidenced by the price. they may not last forever. they may not impress your chef friends. but for the price, I would buy them again and again and again.

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Great value.

I was hestitant to purchase a unbranded knife set but these have worked out great. The knives are still sharp and cut well. The scissors are useful for almost everything and are still going strong. I have had these for almost 5years now and they still look good and are rust-free, so excellent value for money. I wash these by hand (not in the dishwasher) to ensure they stay in good condition.

I love Amazon basic products and this Knives set is no exception. I don't know about other negative reviews, but all the knives I received are beautifully sharp and sturdy and really good quality. Worth the money paid and definitely recommend it!

Right.. this was just delivered (super fast as always with Prime), and it's now set up. I thought I'd add my humble review to the jungle of others out there. Let's begin with the 5 star stuff.. Everything is sharp, nicely filed/carved handles, no splinters on the knife block. Fairly hefty and well balanced. Neat and tidy looking in it's new home beside the stove and ready for battle. o good. Now, for the not quite 5 stars following things I will need to address, but I'm in a good mood so won't detract any for nitpickiness today. First off, is the vertically challenging positioning of the block. I have low hung shelves between the sink and stove, so accessing the knives will be difficult. I tried them in my usual spot (I am a creature of habit, this won't be easy) with no luck. Next, pulled forward so they clear the shelf, but it sticks out like a toddlers tongue during an argument. Sitting sideways = no. Backwards, a bigger no than sideways. I need access to the steak knives. One duh.. and giant sigh. My trusty, very slanted block never gave this much grief. Next up: The slats are horizontal. Not vertical like my I'm used to. Will I place them with the blades facing the left, or right? I'm a lefty, hubby is a righty. There will be arguments. I feel, however, justified to position them wherever I, as the chief cook (and purchaser no less) damn well pleases. Sticks tongue out.. It's found a place somewhere in between I can tolerate for now, and learn to live with in a harmonious "I have new knives!" kind of way. Ironically, I've never had an entire, brand new to me collection before. I can honestly say it's well overdue, and I will care for these like my own children, and not put them in the dishwasher. Ever again. (Now they shower without having to ask twice). I recommend this set to anyone starting out, or as an affordable replacement every few years. You can't go wrong with the quality, and while some reviewers have stated they need sharpening every few uses I'm thinking.. c'est la vie.. and besides, any good chef will tell you to do it every day anyways. Learning to use the steel is half the culinary battle. Can't wait for supper now!