Amazon Basics 14-Piece High Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Set with Sharpener and Pinewood Block, Black

I have bought several expensive (and some inexpensive) Wusthoff knives and found they beat all the kitchen knives I owned before, so I am skeptical of other knives and the claims of quality and performance. But, I had to try this set because of good reviews and very low price. I liked the hand feel right from the start, They are heavy, balanced with a good grip and ability to focus cutting force on things being cut. I agree with other users that they don't come as sharp as the Wusthoff knives (razor sharp) but cut well. I sharpened them to a razor edge and it made them even better. Just amazing knives at an incredibly low price!

To start, I am an avid home cook. My partner and I cook 6/7 nights of the week, chopping, dicing, cutting and getting all fancy. I purchased this set in Oct 2017 as a "hold-over" set -- we just bought a new home, and I needed something quick to use in the kitchen. I had every intention of researching higher quality sets and replacing this set within a year once we got settled.Fast forward to this month (Dec 2024), and I am still using this same set of knives -- I never replaced them with the higher quality set because they just kept going and going and going. The edges always sharpen nice, the weight is perfect, and they are comfortable to handle, even for those who have small hands (and mine are pretty tiny). Unfortunately, after 7 years, they have developed some notching are they are nearing the end of their life.This time around, I researched lots of sets and was about to settle on the ever popular "W" brand Classic set, which is arguably the pinnacle of sets for most home chefs. But then I thought, "I have been cooking daily, flawlessly, with this affordable set of knives, why change it up?" So, I just ordered a second these to replace the old ones. I am in no way saying these are equal or better quality the the "W" brand Classic set, but I am saying for a little over $50, this knife set is one of the BEST kitchen investments I've made. They do everything I need to do with ease.Some things to consider:• I will note that I feel the shears are garbage; those broke within a year of having them, but I didn't care because I have another pair of higher quality shears I use.• I did not have an issue with the steel on these being "flexible."• DO NOT PUT IN DISHWASHER. This is what causes the "rust" complaints you see in other reviews. You need to handwash them and ensure they are dry before returning them to the block. As a general rule, you should never be putting your knives in the dishwasher expect for butter knives.• The block height may be frustrating for you if you have lower cabinets. I myself have to pull to block forward completely to be able to remove the knives from the block. However, I have lower set cabinets, so that's the be expected. If this is going to be annoying for you, you'll want to seek out an alternative set with shorter knife blades to accommodate this.Price is what you pay, value is what you get. The price on these makes them incredibly affordable for what you get, and the value is outstanding, considering you can get tons of longevity out of these as long as you follow simple care instructions. Highly recommended for both beginning and advanced home chefs! 5/5 Stars

Good value - need a bit of tuning out of the box- finish is a little wonky handles not smooth to the metal - but great price and work well after a bit of sharpening, clean the block well its a basic pine block.

Really solid beginner set of knives. My partner is learning to cook and I wanted to get him a set he didn't have to be too careful with while he's learning, but these are surprisingly sturdy for the cost. Small bits of discoloration from leaving exposed to acidic compounds like any other cheaper knives, but that's why this is a learner set! Def worth for newer cooks.

These are great knives for the price. They may not be $100 knives but they work really good. I don’t let them sit in water so they haven’t rusted yet. They are sharp which I really like.

You have to be careful with this one. The various size and the fact they it's so easy to clean sold me on the first day of using it. It's looks amazing in the kitchen.

This is a perfectly nice knife set. A friend ended up getting me a surprise set, so I ended up not needing this and returned it.

Better quality than I expected at this price. I bought it for a furnished rental property I own and it is perfect for that. If you want a lifetime quality heavy duty set for your home, I'd recommend spending much more. But for the money this is very good.