19 Piece Knife Set with Storage Block and Built-in Sharpener

A 19 piece knife set solves the problem most kitchens actually have: the right blade is somewhere in a drawer, under a spatula, with its edge dulling against everything else in there. This knife set puts seventeen pieces into one block that stands on the counter, so the chef knife, the bread knife and the paring knife are each in their own slot and each within reach.

The block also carries a sharpening slot on its side, which means the tool that keeps the edges working lives with the knives instead of in a cupboard. For a kitchen that has been running on two mismatched knives and a pair of scissors, this kitchen knife set is the jump to a full working kit.

The lineup in this 19 piece knife set is built around how food actually gets prepped. An 8 inch chef knife handles the bulk of the chopping and dicing. A serrated 8 inch bread knife saws through crust without crushing the loaf, a 7.5 inch slicer carves roasts, and a 6 inch boning knife follows the joint when you break down poultry. Below those sit a 5 inch utility knife, a 4.5 inch vegetable knife and a 3.5 inch paring knife for the small, close work. Eight 4.5 inch steak knives go to the table, and kitchen shears and a meat fork round out the block. Between them the 19 piece knife set covers the prep work and the table.

Key Features of This 19 Piece Knife Set

• Seventeen pieces plus the block: seven kitchen knives, eight steak knives, kitchen shears and a meat fork, all stored upright in their own slots.
• Built-in sharpener: a slot set into the side of the block lets you draw an edge back in a few passes, without hunting for a separate stone or rod.
• 25 degree edge: the blades are ground to a 25 degree angle, an everyday geometry that cuts well and holds up to normal kitchen use.
• Blade stock 1.2 to 1.8 mm: thin enough to move through an onion cleanly, thick enough not to flex when you lean on it.
• Triple riveted handles: contoured black handles are pinned through the tang with three rivets and give a full, steady grip.
• Counter footprint of a cereal box: the block measures 4.6 inches wide and 6.7 inches deep, so it tucks against the backsplash rather than taking over the work surface.
• Dishwasher safe: every piece in this 19 piece knife set can go in the machine when you would rather not wash by hand.

Specifications

• Quantity: 19 pieces – 17 tools, the storage block, and the sharpener built into it.
• Contents of the 19 piece knife set: 8 in chef knife, 8 in bread knife, 7.5 in slicing knife, 6 in boning knife, 5 in utility knife, 4.5 in vegetable knife, 3.5 in paring knife, eight 4.5 in steak knives, kitchen shears, meat fork.
• Material: stainless steel blades, plastic handles, wood block.
• Block dimensions: 4.6 x 6.7 x 9 in (11.7 x 17.0 x 22.9 cm), width x depth x height.
• Blade thickness: 1.2 to 1.8 mm.
• Edge angle: 25 degrees.
• Color: black.
• Care: dishwasher safe.
• Shipping: Ships from the US – 4-8 business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in the 19 piece knife set?

Seven kitchen knives, from an 8 inch chef knife down to a 3.5 inch paring knife, plus eight steak knives, kitchen shears and a meat fork. Every piece in the 19 piece knife set has its own slot in the block.

How does the sharpener work?

There is a slot in the side of the block. Hold the block steady with one hand, set the blade into the slot near the heel, and pull it toward you along the full length of the edge a few times. It is meant for routine touch-ups between heavier sharpening.

How much counter space does it take?

The block is 4.6 inches wide and 6.7 inches deep and stands 9 inches tall, so it fits in the space a large coffee canister would use. It stands on four small feet.

Can the knives go in the dishwasher?

Yes, the pieces are dishwasher safe. Hand washing and drying still treats an edge more kindly, especially the serrated steak knives, so many cooks do that with the knives and machine wash everything else.

A 19 piece knife set stays useful only as long as its edges do. Give the chef knife a quick pull through the side slot every couple of weeks and it will stay in the shape you bought it in; blades that go back into the block dry also stay brighter for longer. If you are setting up a kitchen from scratch, browse the rest of our Kitchen & Dining Collection for the racks and organizers that go with it.