This more affordable set from Wüsthof has a similar setup. The paring knife is a half-inch smaller (which shouldn’t make any noticeable difference for daily use), the serrated knife is three ...

From slicing and dicing to chopping and mincing, just one chef’s knife can manage nearly all knife-related tasks, effectively eliminating the need for a knife set — unless you really want the ...

a 7-piece set for around $800 feels worthwhile for very motivated home chefs looking for a high-end brand. Global knives represent an accessible middle ground between WÜSTHOF and Shun knives.

Wüsthof is the only German knife brand ... but this and its siblings – you can also buy the gyuto as part of a set with a nakiri vegetable knife and a petty knife – are exceptional.