3 Pieces Knife set vs Santoku Knife 7 Inch: which is better?

Ravvy scores 3 Pieces Knife set at 89.52 and Santoku Knife 7 Inch at 89.45, so 3 Pieces Knife set is the stronger overall pick. Buy this set if you want professional level sharpness and beautiful handles at a budget price, provided you are willing to hand wash and dry them immediately.

Which is cheaper, 3 Pieces Knife set or Santoku Knife 7 Inch?

3 Pieces Knife set lists at $60 and Santoku Knife 7 Inch lists at $27. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

Head to head · Knives & Cutlery

3 Pieces Knife set vs Santoku Knife 7 Inch

Ravvy scores 3 Pieces Knife set at 89.52 and Santoku Knife 7 Inch at 89.45. 3 Pieces Knife set takes the overall pick, best for home cooks upgrading from basic sets and gift buyers.

Ravvy pick

imarku

3 Pieces Knife set

89.5

$60

Buy this set if you want professional level sharpness and beautiful handles at a budget price, provided you are willing to hand wash and dry them immediately.

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	3 Pieces Knife set	Santoku Knife 7 Inch
Sharpness	92.5	92
Ergonomics	88	89.5
Build Quality	86	–
Edge Retention	84.5	82
Maintenance Ease	72	–
Balance	–	88
Corrosion Resistance	–	80

3 Pieces Knife set

What owners praise

High carbon steel provides exceptional out of the box sharpness
Pakkawood handles are water resistant and aesthetically pleasing
Includes a nakiri knife which is often missing from basic sets
Well balanced forged construction reduces user fatigue
Comes in premium packaging suitable for immediate gifting

What to know first

Requires strictly manual cleaning to prevent rust and handle damage
Blade is thinner at 2.3mm which requires more careful technique
Limited to three pieces which may not cover all specialized tasks

Skip it if people who prefer dishwasher safe tools or heavy western cleavers

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	3 Pieces Knife set	Santoku Knife 7 Inch
ASIN	B0GK6Q7H3W	B0865TNBKC
Size	8"	7"
Brand	imarku	imarku
Color	Red-brown	Brown and Silver
Set Name	imarku 3-Piece Professional Kitchen Knife Set	–
Blade Edge	Plain	Hollow
Brand Name	imarku	imarku
Unit Count	1 Count	1 Count
Blade Color	silver	silver
BladeLength	8 inches	7 inches
Item Length	13 inches	12 inches
Manufacturer	imarku	imarku