paudin knife block set review solid value with a few rough edges ProsC...

As a general rule I don’t recommend buying knife sets. You usually end up with stuff that you’ll never use, and you can do better in the long term by building out your arsenal as you build your cooking skills. That said, this set is actually a pretty good value given the price point! The durability is there, the variety of blades is diverse enough to handle just about all tasks (especially with the addition of the Santoku), and it all comes in at about a hundred bucks. There are some rough edges and some not-so-great accessories, but the core weapons will serve you for quite some time with a bit of buffing and sharpening.

Pros

  • Lightweight and maneuverable designs
  • Set includes a variety of styles for different cutting needs
  • Durable steel
  • Steak knives are as good as the working blades

Cons

  • Some rough edges on the finishing
  • Not very sharp out of the box
  • Kitchen shears & honing steel are poor quality