Is this set good for a first kitchen?

Yes. It covers chef's, bread, slicing, santoku, utility, paring and steak knives plus shears and a steel, so a new kitchen gets everything at once. A single good chef's knife will outperform it, but not for the same outlay.

Are the knives dishwasher safe?

No. The wenge hardwood handles should be washed by hand and dried promptly to avoid swelling or cracking. Dishwasher heat and detergent also dull edges faster.

How does it compare with all-steel knife sets?

The steel here is 430 stainless, which is softer than the steel in premium sets, so edges need more frequent honing. In return you get wood handles, a block and a full 16-piece lineup rather than a handful of pieces.

What is included in the 16 pieces?

The set includes an 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 8-inch bread knife, santoku, utility and paring knives, steak knives, kitchen shears, a sharpening steel and the wooden block. Exact piece counts per knife type vary, so check the listing.

Do the knives need sharpening out of the box?

No. Buyers report they arrive sharp. Use the included steel to realign edges between sharpenings, and expect to hone more often than with harder steel.

Who is this set not for?

Serious cooks and professionals who sharpen often will want harder steel and heavier blades. Anyone short on counter space should also weigh the block's footprint.

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Name: Deco Chef 16-Piece Kitchen Knife Set with Wood Handles
Brand: Deco Chef
Availability: InStock

Deal score 7.3 · Great deal

$49.95$169.00 Target's regular price

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 45 buyers

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Specs

Material: Stainless Steel
Quantity: 16
Set Size: 16
Set Highlights: Knife Block Set
Blade Length: 8">(Slicing Knife)
Length: 37.19 cm
Width: 17.98 cm
Handle Material: Wenge Hardwood, 430 Stainless Steel Endcast
Use: Cutting
Color: Brown

About the Deco Chef 16-Piece Kitchen Knife Set with Wood Handles

The Deco Chef 16-Piece Knife Set is a full kitchen knife collection with wenge hardwood handles, brushed 430 stainless steel bolsters and a matching wooden block. It covers the core cutting jobs — chef's, bread, slicing, santoku, utility, paring and steak knives — plus kitchen shears and a sharpening steel, so one purchase stocks a whole kitchen. The tapered-ground blades and hardwood handles give it a warmer look than all-steel sets at the same level. It suits home cooks who want a complete, presentable block set without buying pieces one at a time; buyers who sharpen often or cook professionally will want harder steel and a heavier feel.

Best forFirst-time kitchen setupHome cooks who want one complete blockGift buyersCasual everyday cooking

Pros

Complete 16-piece lineup covers most cutting tasks
Wenge hardwood handles and brushed steel look warmer than all-metal sets
Includes kitchen shears and a sharpening steel
Tapered-ground blades slice cleanly out of the box
Block keeps the set organized on the counter

Cons

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Deal score 7.3 · Great deal

$49.95$169.00 Target's regular price

You save $119.05 at Target

Deal.ai's agents found this deal on November 9. The store may have changed its price since.

Why it's a great deal

Elsewhere right now: Best Buy $49.95, Walmart $49.95, Beachcamera $49.95 (typical $49.95 across 3 stores)
Target lists its regular price at $169.00: 70% off by its own figures
Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 45 buyers

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$49.95Observed at 1:33 PM
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$49.95Observed at 1:33 PM
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WalmartNew
In stockSold by Deco Brands USA Five Star
$49.95Observed at 1:33 PM
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$49.95Observed at 1:33 PM
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In stock
$49.95Observed at 1:33 PM
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Availability unknownSold by buydig (99.5% positive, 681,100 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.
$30.00Free shippingObserved at 3:47 AM
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Specs

Material: Stainless Steel
Quantity: 16
Set Size: 16
Set Highlights: Knife Block Set
Blade Length: 8">(Slicing Knife)
Length: 37.19 cm
Width: 17.98 cm
Handle Material: Wenge Hardwood, 430 Stainless Steel Endcast
Use: Cutting
Color: Brown

About the Deco Chef 16-Piece Kitchen Knife Set with Wood Handles

Best forFirst-time kitchen setupHome cooks who want one complete blockGift buyersCasual everyday cooking

Pros

Complete 16-piece lineup covers most cutting tasks
Wenge hardwood handles and brushed steel look warmer than all-metal sets
Includes kitchen shears and a sharpening steel
Tapered-ground blades slice cleanly out of the box
Block keeps the set organized on the counter

Cons

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 545 ratings

Buyers rate the set highly and mostly praise its looks, the complete range of knives and the out-of-box sharpness. Complaints center on edge retention and on caring for the wood handles.

What people mention

AppearancePraisedOwners like the wenge wood handles and brushed steel against the wooden block.
SharpnessPraisedBuyers say the knives cut well straight out of the box.
Edge retentionCriticisedSome owners report the blades lose their edge faster than expected with regular use.
Handle careMixedThe wood handles are liked for their feel but need hand washing and drying.
SelectionPraisedReviewers value getting chef's, bread, slicing, utility, paring and steak knives in one set.

Questions and answers

Is this set good for a first kitchen?: Yes. It covers chef's, bread, slicing, santoku, utility, paring and steak knives plus shears and a steel, so a new kitchen gets everything at once. A single good chef's knife will outperform it, but not for the same outlay.
Are the knives dishwasher safe?: No. The wenge hardwood handles should be washed by hand and dried promptly to avoid swelling or cracking. Dishwasher heat and detergent also dull edges faster.
How does it compare with all-steel knife sets?: The steel here is 430 stainless, which is softer than the steel in premium sets, so edges need more frequent honing. In return you get wood handles, a block and a full 16-piece lineup rather than a handful of pieces.
What is included in the 16 pieces?: The set includes an 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 8-inch bread knife, santoku, utility and paring knives, steak knives, kitchen shears, a sharpening steel and the wooden block. Exact piece counts per knife type vary, so check the listing.
Do the knives need sharpening out of the box?: No. Buyers report they arrive sharp. Use the included steel to realign edges between sharpenings, and expect to hone more often than with harder steel.
Who is this set not for?: Serious cooks and professionals who sharpen often will want harder steel and heavier blades. Anyone short on counter space should also weigh the block's footprint.

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