95.4
Best for culinary students and home cooks seeking pro performance on a budget
- Swiss made quality
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Head to head · Knives & Cutlery
Santoku Knife 7 Inch Japanese Style Sharp Edge vs 15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set
Ravvy scores Santoku Knife 7 Inch Japanese Style Sharp Edge at 84.05 and 15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set at 79.56. Santoku Knife 7 Inch Japanese Style Sharp Edge takes the overall pick.
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.
How they score
| Factor | Santoku Knife 7 Inch Japanese Style Sharp Edge | 15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set |
|---|---|---|
| Value | – | 98 |
| Variety | – | 92 |
| Sharpness | – | 75 |
| Ergonomics | – | 80.5 |
| Maintenance | – | 65 |
Santoku Knife 7 Inch Japanese Style Sharp Edge
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
Specs side by side
| Spec | Santoku Knife 7 Inch Japanese Style Sharp Edge | 15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set |
|---|---|---|
| ASIN | B0CRYTR18H | B007RWD11Y |
| Size | 7 inches | – |
| Brand | imarku | Farberware |
| Color | Orange | Black |
| Brand Name | imarku | Farberware |
| Unit Count | 1 Count | 1 Count |
| Blade Color | stainless | – |
| Item Length | 7 inches | 9.05 inches |
| Manufacturer | imarku | Lifetime Brands Inc. |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Pakkawood | Plastic, Stainless Steel |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,936) 4.6 out of 5 stars | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (14,594) 4.3 out of 5 stars |
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