- Is this set good for a first kitchen?
- Yes. It covers chef's prep, slicing, bread, paring and steak service in one purchase, so a new kitchen does not need separate buys. The trade-off is mid-range steel rather than premium blades.
- How does it compare with a smaller, higher-end set?
- A smaller set of forged, harder blades will hold an edge longer and feel denser. This set gives you more pieces and steak knives for the same outlay, with softer steel that needs more honing.
- Do the knives need special care?
- Hand wash and dry them promptly. The 15° edge is thin and keen, so avoid the dishwasher, glass boards and cutting on hard surfaces, and hone with the included rod.
- What is in the box?
- Twenty pieces: the main kitchen knives, eight steak knives, kitchen shears, a sharpening rod and the ventilated wooden block.
- Is the block ventilated?
- Yes. The wooden block has airflow slots so moisture can escape after washing, which helps keep blades and handles in better shape than a closed block.
- Is it a good gift?
- It is a practical gift for a new home or a family kitchen, since it is a complete set in a presentable block. Check counter space first, because the block is large.
- Where is the IMARKU 20-Piece Kitchen Knife Set with Wooden Block & Pakkawood Handles - Brown cheapest?
- At Imarku, for $519.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the IMARKU 20-Piece Kitchen Knife Set with Wooden Block & Pakkawood Handles - Brown?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Imarku, Amazon.