Astercook 15-Piece Knife Set vs Ninja NeverDull Essential 10-Piece Knife System

Buy the Ninja NeverDull Essential if you want a smaller set with a steel-handled build and a sharpener that has a long track record with owners. Buy the Astercook if you need more pieces, steak knives and a santoku in one kit. The Ninja has far more owner feedback and its stone-wheel sharpener is the centerpiece; the Astercook packs more blades but uses partial-tang blades and PP handles, which feel lighter and less sturdy.

• Choose the Astercook if you want the most pieces for a starter kitchen, including six steak knives, a santoku and a bread knife.
• Choose the Ninja NeverDull if you prefer fewer, sturdier knives with stainless steel handles and a proven built-in stone sharpener.