There is a chef inside all of us. It wakes up when one day, we decide to make a dish that is more complex than an omelet and toast. The chef inside me woke up when I decided to make myself a farmhouse pizza and soup during the weekend. I had been planning this dinner for days now.
I had ordered all the ingredients, all the vegetables I need, and my piece de resistance – an American made kitchen knives sets.
The set was beautiful.
The knives had handles made of german stainless steel, set in a hardwood block, with a built-in sharpener. There was only one problem, and I had no clue which knife was used for what, and which knife did what.
Types of Knives
In an American made kitchen knives sets, you’ll usually find a chef knife, a slicing knife, a santoku knife, a serrated utility knife, a paring knife, a steak knife, and a pair of kitchen shears.
Chef Knife
A cook’s knife is one of the most versatile knives you can have in your kitchen. It has a long broad blade with a straight edge. Its fullest across its heel, with a pointy tip. It’s used for chopping and dicing vegetables, as it can stand more pressure while chopping, which is useful for chopping hard, thick vegetables like potatoes and onions.
Slicing Knife
This knife is used to cut slices of cooked or smoked meat, poultry, or fish. It has a long, thin body, complete with a rounded or pointed tip, which produces thin and evenly cut slices.
Santoku Knife
One of the most popular knives in Japan, Santoku bocho knives are great for mincing, dicing, and cutting. They have long, and slightly tapered blades, with a drop point for more intricate cutting work. Santoku knives are usually used for cutting fish, preparing sushi, or cutting vegetables.
They are a great alternative to chef or utility knives.
Serrated utility knife
A utility knife is quite akin to a chef knife but smaller and slimmer. It is excellent for chopping or cutting small foods or vegetables like shallots. It’s a useful tool when your chef’s knife is too big for small foods that need intricate, detailed work.
Utility paring knife
A paring knife has a short, slim, evenly sized blade with a pointed tip. It’s easy to handle and usually used for intricate work. Apart from the chopping of vegetables, a paring knife can be used for other purposes as well. It cuts harder vegetables like potatoes and can be used for trimming, peeling, and removing seeds from fruits and vegetables.
Steak knife
A steak knife is a sharp table knife with serrated edges and a pointed tip used for cutting steak or other cooked meat at the dinner table. Today, these knives are given with abundant meaty foods or burgers. They are lightweight, sharp, and versatile.
Kitchen Shears
They are not knives but can be used in the kitchen in place of knives. They are scissors with thick and sharp blades that can handle different kinds of food materials. They are usually used for snipping herbs, sectioning chicken, and preparing seafood. For home cooks, they are perfect for slicing pizzas.
Before finding the perfect American made kitchen knives sets, I looked at many knives set for my kitchen online. And let me tell you, what might have been perfect for me, might not be perfect for you. But here is a selection of knife sets, I thought, can be anexcellent match for any kitchen.
6 Best Kitchen Knives Made in the USA
1. McCook MC21 15 Pieces German Stainless Steel Hollow Handle Kitchen Knife Sets in Hard Wood Block with Built-in Sharpener (Stainless Steel)
It is a high quality, tarnish, rust-resistant kitchen knife set made with high carbon stainless steel. It provides optimum sharpness for precise cutting and professional finish to your vegetables. It’s easy to re-sharpen with its built-in sharpener. The handle is ergonomically designed to provide comfort in handling.
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The set has 15 pieces of nature to care, easy to store knives. It contains:
- One 8″ Chef Knife
- One 8″ Slicing Knife
- One 5″ Santoku Knife
- One 5.5″ Serrated Utility Knife
- One 5″ Utility Knife
- One 3.5″ Paring Knife
- Six 4.5″ Steak Knife
- Two pairs of Kitchen Shears
- One Hard Wood Knife Block with Built-in Sharpener
2. Cuisinart C77SS-15PK 15-Piece Stainless Steel Hollow Handle Block Set
This exquisite quality American made kitchen knives sets are lightweight for your ease in chopping, slicing, and cutting. They are made of stainless steel, and the blades promise precision and accuracy. The blades are easy to clean and narrow to an extremely sharp, fine edge.
It has a durable and robust bolster for perfect stability and control.
The ergonomically designed stainless steel handles provide the chef with ultimate comfort.
Cuisinart offers a lifetime warranty with this product.
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The set includes:
- One 8″ Chef Knife
- One 8″ Slicing Knife
- One 7″ Santoku Knife
- One 5.5″ Serrated Utility
- One 3.5″ Paring Knife
- One 3.5″ Bird’s Beak Paring Knife
- 8″ Sharpening Steel
- An All-Purpose Household Shears
- Block Holder for the Knives
3. Stainless Steel Knife Set with Block – 13 Kitchen Knives Set Chef Knife Set with Knife Sharpener, 6 Steak Knives, Bonus Peeler Scissors Cheese Pizza Knife, and Acrylic Stand.
This set by Home Hero is a specialized set of kitchen knives for all you are chopping, cutting, slicing, and peeling needs. This knife set offers you superior quality blades coated with nonstick paint plus ergonomic P.P. handles. Sharp, sturdy, and practical.
No rust, stains, or pitting here. The 13 piece set includes 13 (according to the variant you go for) professional knives, kitchen scissors, a bonus peeler, a premium quality 2-stage knife sharpener, and a very modern knife stand. The five-piece variant gives you five stainless steel knives, a sharpener, a finger guard, and a cutlery stand.
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Both the variants are indeed a cutlery organizer, and that too, completely satisfactory!
All in all, it is a must-have multi-purpose kitchen accessory. It is a perfect mix of design and practicality, including knives of all kinds, to support you during your Michelin star chef experience.
As I said, this set comes in two variants, and now you can choose whichever suits your needs best!
Variant 1: (13-piece knife set) Types of Knives this set includes, for excellent precision cutting:
- Carving Knife
- Utility Knife
- Cheese Knife
- Pizza Knife
- Chef Knife
- Bread Knife
- Paring knife
- Steak Knives
The other variant, which is a 5-piece professional American made kitchen knives sets includes:
- One Utility Knife
- One Carving Knife
- One Bread Knife
- One Paring Knife
- One Chef Knife
This set also includes a dual-mode knife sharpener (coarse and fine) and an elegant acrylic stand.
Similar to their 13 piece variant, they are of high quality and perfect for amateurs and professionals. All knives are made of stainless steel, combined with laser for a smooth, bright grain finish of the blade.
It’s a unique mix of the value of money, durability, quality sharpness professionally crafted accuracy and precision for a quality, professional finish. Enjoy cooking much faster, easier, cleaner, and more efficiently than before. And the cherry on the cake, the after buy service is entirely satisfactory for the customers, as Home Hero provides customer support at all times.
4. Oster 112070.22 Evansville 22 Piece Cutlery Set, Stainless Steel with Black Handles
Oster promises precision-stamped construction, durability throughout with Full Tang Blades for excellent balance. The knife is made of high carbon stainless steel, which is stain and rust-resistant. It comes with a beautiful swivel block made of rubberwood, which can be rotated 360 degrees. It has soft ABS handles, providing a safe grip.
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The set comes with Kitchen Scissors, a Sharpener, and a Rubberwood Swivel Block.
Oster offers a lifetime warranty with both its sets. This set, too, comes in two variants for you to choose as per your cooking needs. You have a choice between the 14 piece variant and the 22 piece variant.
The 14 piece setincludes :
- One 8″ Chef Knife
- One 7″ Santoku Knife
- One 8″ Bread Knife
- One 5″ Utility Knife
- One 3.5″ Paring Knife
- Six 4.5″ Steak Knives
- One Sharpener
- A pair of Kitchen Scissors
- A Rubberwood Block.
The set is available in 7 colors –
- Black/Natural
- Black/Wood
- Red/Black
- Red/Wood
- Teal/Black
- Turquoise/Wood
- Yale Blue
The 22-piece set includes:
- One 8″ Chef Knife
- One 6″ Chef Knife
- One 6.5″ Santoku Knife
- One 8″ Bread Knife
- One 8″ Carving Knife
- One 6″ Fork
- One Cleaver
- One 6″ Boning Knife
- One 5″ Utility Knife
- One 3.5″ Paring Knife
- One 3″ Birds Beak Paring Knife
- Eight 4.5″ Steak Knives
- One 8″ Sharpener
- A Pair of Kitchen Scissors
- One Black Rubberwood Block.
This set is available in only twocolors:
- Black/Wood
- Yale Blue
5. J.A. Henckels International Statement Knife Block Set – Brown
This American made kitchen knives sets comes in 2 variants. The 12 piece set and the 15 piece set. Both the sets are fabricated with high-quality stainless steel, and the construction of every blade of every knife is precision stamped and provides lasting durability.
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The satin-finished blades shout precision cutting and are finely honed for lasting sharpness and total value for money. Each knife is lightweight and easy to handle.
The 12 piece setincludes :
- One 3″ Paring Knife
- One 7″ Santoku Knife (Hollow Edge)
- One 8″ Chef Knife
- One 8″ Bread Knife
- Six 4.5″ Steak Knives
- Sharpening Steel
- Hardwood Block
The 15 piece set includes :
- One 3″ Paring Knife
- One 5″ Serrated Utility Knife
- One 7″ Santoku Knife (Hollow Edge)
- One 8″ Chef Knife
- One 8″ Bread Knife
- Six 4.5″ Steak Knife
- One Sharpening Steel
- One Pair of Kitchen Shears
- One Hardwood Block
Both the sets are available in 2 colors: Brown and Light Brown.
6. AmazonBasics 14-Piece Kitchen Knife Set with High-Carbon Stainless-Steel Blades and Pine Wood Block
This 14 piece knife set has good quality, high carbon stainless steel blades for accuracy in cutting, and Triple-rivet POM handles to ensure a comfortable and secure grip.
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The set includes:
- One Pine Wood Block
- One 8″ Chef Knife
- One 8″ Slicing Knife
- One 8″ Bread Knife
- One 5.5″ Utility Knife
- Six 4.5″ Steak Knives
- One 3.5″ Peeling Knife
- One Pair of Kitchen Scissors
- Kitchen Shears
- Sharpener
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best types of knives?
- Stainless Steel Knives are the best in terms of durability.
- Carbon Steel Knives for serious home cooks
- Ceramic Knives
Can I use sandpaper to sharpen a knife?
A way of sharpening a knife is to cover a brick or a block of wood with sandpaper and run the knife across it in a circular motion (lying flat). Make sure to spend equal time on each side of the knife.
What do you clean knives with?
Clean your knives while wearing rubber gloves, wet a cloth with warm water, and wipe down both sides of the blade. Then, scrub the blade with a soapy sponge. To clean serrated blades,use an old toothbrush in place of the sponge.
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