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This is a four-knife starter set: an 8-inch chef's knife, a 7-inch santoku, a 7-inch meat knife and a 6-inch boning knife, paired with an acacia wood magnetic block that has a built-in sharpener. The block holds blades on hidden high-strength magnets and sits on a non-slip base, so knives store safely on the counter instead of in a drawer. The set covers most everyday cutting tasks, from chopping vegetables to breaking down meat, and suits cooks who want one coordinated kit rather than buying knives one at a time. Against typical starter sets, the magnetic block with sharpener and the German high-carbon steel santoku are the main draws; the trade-off is that the block needs hand washing and the knives are not the premium forged blades found in higher-tier sets.
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This set has four kitchen knives and a double-sided wooden magnetic block. The knives are an 8-inch chef's knife, a 7-inch Japanese Santoku knife, a 7-inch cleaver-style meat knife and a 6-inch boning knife.
The block is made of acacia wood and treated with mineral oil. Hidden high-strength magnets hold the blades in place, and a built-in sharpener helps keep the knives sharp. A non-slip base keeps the block from slipping or wobbling. Variations in wood grain and color are natural.
The chef's knife has a high carbon steel blade and a wood handle, and comes in a red felt case. The Santoku has a German high-carbon stainless steel full tang blade and an ergonomic Pakkawood handle. The meat knife is a lightweight cleaver for cutting through large bones without chipping. The boning knife is for removing bones from meat, poultry and fish.
