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

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

Head to head · Knives & Cutlery

Santoku Knife 7 Inch vs 15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set

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

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.

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

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

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	15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set
UPC	712673069450	045908065980
ASIN	B0865TNBKC	B007RWD11Y
GTIN	712673069450	045908065980
Size	7"	–
Brand	imarku	Farberware
Color	Brown and Silver	Black
Blade Edge	Hollow	Serrated
Brand Name	imarku	Farberware
Unit Count	1 Count	1 Count
Blade Color	silver	–
BladeLength	7 inches	–
Item Length	12 inches	9.05 inches