Cutlery Set

A good cutlery set should have quality knives held in a block that keeps them organized, clean, and close at hand. Many cutlery sets offer a variety of knives including a full set of steak knives, chef's knife, paring knife, boning knife, utility knife, bread knife, utility shears, and sharpening steel.

As with all knives, a cutlery set should be of good quality. Look for the same qualities in each knife as you would a single blade. All knives in a cutlery set should have a forged blade with good balance, and hold an edge. Handles should be comfortable and cleaned easily. The sharpening steel in a standard cutlery set is not actually for sharpening, it is used to de-burr and hone the knife before or after use. A high-quality cutlery set makes a great gift for any active cook and working kitchen.

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