Which is cheaper, 15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set or Santoku Knife 7 Inch?

15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set lists at $35 and Santoku Knife 7 Inch lists at $27. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

Head to head · Knives & Cutlery

15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set vs Santoku Knife 7 Inch

Ravvy scores 15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set at 79.56 and Santoku Knife 7 Inch at 89.45. Santoku Knife 7 Inch takes the overall pick, best for home cooks looking for an affordable upgrade to a professional style prep knife.

Farberware

15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set

79.6

$35

Buy this set if you need an all-in-one starter kit for under forty dollars, provided you are willing to hand-wash them to prevent spotting.

Ravvy pick

imarku

Santoku Knife 7 Inch

89.5

$27

Budget-conscious buyers should choose this knife for its impressive sharpness and ergonomic handle, accepting that it requires more frequent honing than high-end boutique blades.

How they score

Factor	15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set	Santoku Knife 7 Inch
Value	98	–
Variety	92	–
Sharpness	75	92
Ergonomics	80.5	89.5
Maintenance	65	–
Balance	–	88
Edge Retention	–	82
Corrosion Resistance	–	80

15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set

What owners praise

Extremely affordable 15-piece complete set
Modern black pinewood block looks great on counters
Includes six matching steak knives
High-carbon steel resists rust better than basic steel
Lightweight ergonomic handles reduce wrist fatigue

What to know first

Requires strict hand-washing to avoid rust spots
Blades are lighter and thinner than professional knives
Steak knives are serrated rather than straight-edge

Skip it if professional chefs or those seeking heavy forged bolsters

Santoku Knife 7 Inch

What owners praise

Ultra-sharp 15-18 degree hand-polished edge
Hollow-ground indentations prevent food sticking
Water-resistant Pakkawood handle offers great grip
Balanced weight at 6.88 ounces reduces wrist fatigue
Includes a professional gift box for presentation

What to know first

High carbon steel requires immediate drying to prevent spots
Factory edge may require honing after heavy initial use
Not suitable for frozen foods or bone-in meats

Skip it if heavy duty bone breaking or professional chefs requiring premium vg-10 steel

Specs side by side

Spec	15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set	Santoku Knife 7 Inch
UPC	045908065980	712673069450
ASIN	B007RWD11Y	B0865TNBKC
GTIN	045908065980	712673069450
Brand	Farberware	imarku
Color	Black	Brown and Silver
Set Name	FARBERWARE 15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set	–
Blade Edge	Serrated	Hollow
Brand Name	Farberware	imarku
Style Name	Stainless-Steel Cutlery Set	–
Unit Count	1 Count	1 Count
Item Length	9.05 inches	12 inches
Item Weight	6 pounds	6.88 ounces