A good set of knives is an essential part of almost any kitchen. You need them for chopping, dicing, mincing, and slicing fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish. A knife set under $500 can be a great investment for your kitchen. These sets usually include a range of knives, from paring knives to chef's knives, as well as sharpening steel and a block to store them in. Here are some great options.

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  • (100)

    wonderful knives, we have two sets
    last forever, stay sharp, quality construction...The knife set is beautiful. I look forward to adding the steak knives....Beautiful knive set...great knives

    sharpness, quality, self-sharpening feature

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  • (100)

    Perfect for our kitchen...Great knife set. The block is heavy and well made but the knives are the best. ...Zwilling Pro Knife Block...I'm looking forward to working with these set in my kitchen for years to come :)

    quality, sharpness, design

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  • (100)

    Great set of knives...Recently bought this set. I researched a bit from different sets offered and eventually settled on buying this professional series. ...Great knife set...This knife set is all you need in your kitchen. The knives are not only sharp,...

    sharpness, quality, knives

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  • (16)

    Wushof knife set...I like the feel of these knives when cutting--nicely balanced weight. Can't go wrong with Wusthof brand and quality....Good clearance deal. Fine quality knife set for those on a budget

    quality, sharpness, weight

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  • (39)

    Great set...This is a great set of knives with all the essentials you need for the kitchen. ...Wonderful Set...Wonderful set with high quality knives.

    Very sharp out of the box.

    sharpness, quality, sharpness of knives

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  • (100)

    Good set...So far liking my set. Knives are sharp and set looks very nice in the kitchen...Very attractive, modern Block Set. Tools needed...Very sleek and classy looking set. Goes well with contemporary designed kitchens

    sharpness, quality, grips

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  • (28)

    Extremely happy with our new knives....We are very pleased with the purchase of our new knife set....Nice add on for a set or stand alone set....Added this set to an incomplete knife and block set. The smaller knife is a duplicate but that is fine because...

    sharpness, durability, shape

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  • (100)

    Quality set of knives...So excited to have finally gotten my own set of knives for my kitchen. I love to cook and fully appreciate having a good quality knife to prepare with....First Knife Set...This is my first nice knife set that I have ever gotten....

    quality, sharpness, design

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  • (4)

    Knife set...Dull knives...Looks great but the knives are dull.

    sharpness, look

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  • (43)

    Great knife set...I love being able to add the knives that I want and use most....Knives can lives make easier...High quality knife set! So sharp and solid handles

    sharpness, quality, balance

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  • (18)

    Knife set...Excellent cutting blades, but hoped the knives would have been a bit heavier, which I feel would give more control....Wusthof Chef's knife and paring knife set...A quality instrument, the Wusthof 8" Chef's Knife has been a stellar addition...

    sharpness, balance, quality

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  • (23)

    Excellent knife set...I bought this knife set to add to our current Miyabi set. These knives have beautiful, sharp blades and the handles are ergonomically comfortable. ...Great starter set...This is a great set. I love the look and feel of these knives...

    sharpness, beautiful, craftsmanship

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  • (26)

    Knives set...s very good to have a useful knives set in your kitchen!...Normandy knife set...Very well made solid knife set. Great variety of knives. Very sharp and also stylish including the attractive butcher block .

    sharpness, quality, solid

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  • (13)

    White knife set...Classy look, quality knives. Enjoying my new purchase....Great knife set...These knives look and feel great. Would highly recommend them anyone wanting a smaller set

    sharpness, look, quality

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  • (22)

    Best knives ever with a gorgeous holder...This knife set is all you need. Not only are the knives incredible, lightweight, and sharp as heck, but the knife holder is gorgeous and I love having it sit out on the counter. ...Beautiful Knife Block. SHARP...

    sharpness, quality, design

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  • (43)

    Cuisinart Knives Are Great...A great first or forever knife set for the kitchen. Sharp, sturdy, and look great and clean....Cuisinart Knife Set...The knives are exactly what I wanted, very sharp, a variety of knives, and they look perfect in my kitchen...

    sharpness, knives, weight

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  • (67)

    Love the style, sharpness of the knives. The block looks lovely in the kitchen. I wished the set came with the one missing knife. ...Beautiful knife set...This set is absolutely beautiful and the knives are exceptional!

    quality, sharpness, knives

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  • (39)

    Great looking set...Everybody knows German-made Zwilling knives are great. But this set is as practical as it?...Great Set...The stylish white handles set it apart from other knife sets.

    quality, sharpness, design

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  • (100)

    Very Sharp durable knives...This knife set has everything you need to work in the kitchen....What a set!...The large serrated knife is much better than most, and the paring and steak knives much more refined than most other sets!

    quality, sharpness, feel

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  • (100)

    Great knives!...t come with the set, and the kitchen shears are made in China....Excellent Knife Set...Great starter set of kitchen knives. Excellent quality, super sharp and will get the job done.

    sharpness, quality, beauty

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  • (100)

    Great Knife set...We have now been using the Zwilling 8 piece knife set and refuse to use any of our previous knives. ...Absolutely love this knife set! Beautiful and super sharp knives! A staple in my kitchen.

    sharpness, quality, balance

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  • The Twin Gourmet Collection features legendary Zwilling J.A. Henckels performance at a fraction of the cost of other premium knives. This 18-piece set includes the essential blades and tools for any kitchen and comes with an attractive hardwood block...

    sharpness, quality, balance

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  • Its almost as though the blocks are manufactured for use with multiple knife sets and not for bespoke sets. It is nice to have the option to fill the slots with knives purchased in the future, but I have other ways to store knives like that. ...Excellent...

    sharpness, quality, variety

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  • (11)

    Shun Knife Slim Block Set...These are great knives....I have owned a complete set of Shun knives for 10 plus years and love them.

    quality, sharpness, knife performance

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A great kitchen knife set is an essential tool for any home cook or professional chef. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, investing in a high-quality knife set can make all the difference in your cooking experience. When shopping for a kitchen knife set under $500, there are a few key factors to consider. First, think about the types of knives you'll need for your cooking style and the foods you most often prepare. A basic set should include a chef's knife, paring knife, and serrated bread knife, but you may also want to consider specialty knives like a santoku or boning knife. Look for sets that are made from high-quality materials like stainless steel or carbon steel, and that are well-balanced and comfortable to hold.

A kitchen knife set can also make a great gift for the foodie or home cook in your life. Whether it's for a wedding, housewarming, or holiday gift, a quality knife set is something that will be used and appreciated for years to come. When choosing a set to gift, consider the recipient's cooking style and preferences, as well as their level of experience in the kitchen. A basic set is a great choice for beginners or those who don't do a lot of cooking, while a more advanced set with specialty knives may be better suited for a seasoned home cook or professional chef. Whatever your needs or budget, there's a kitchen knife set under $500 that's sure to meet your needs and elevate your cooking game.

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