95.4
Best for culinary students and home cooks seeking pro performance on a budget
- Swiss made quality
- Ergonomic TPE handle
- High carbon stainless steel
$50
Head to head · Knives & Cutlery
Cutlery The Starter Gift Set vs Cutlery Paring Knife Galore Gift Set
Ravvy scores Cutlery The Starter Gift Set at 89.38 and Cutlery Paring Knife Galore Gift Set at 90.46. Cutlery Paring Knife Galore Gift Set takes the overall pick, best for home cooks and traditionalists who prefer lightweight, american-made hand tools.
89.4
$87
Buy this set if you want surgically sharp tools at a budget price and don't mind hand-washing to preserve the aluminum handles.
Ravvy pick
$30
Buy this set for unmatched value and sharpness in small-task prep, provided you are willing to hand-wash the aluminum handles.
How they score
| Factor | Cutlery The Starter Gift Set | Cutlery Paring Knife Galore Gift Set |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpness | 94.5 | 94 |
| Ergonomics | 85 | 85 |
| Maintenance | 65 | 70 |
| Affordability | 98 | – |
| Craftsmanship | 82 | – |
| Versatility | – | 91 |
| Edge Retention | – | 88.5 |
Cutlery The Starter Gift Set
What owners praise
- Exceptional out of the box sharpness
- Lightweight design reduces hand fatigue
- Includes a specialized tomato slicer
- Proudly manufactured in the USA
- Slim profile saves significant drawer space
What to know first
- Aluminum handles will discolor in dishwashers
- Stamped blades lack the balance of forged steel
- Requires frequent honing due to thinner steel
Skip it if people who exclusively use dishwashers or prefer heavy, full-bolster knives
Cutlery Paring Knife Galore Gift Set
What owners praise
- Exceptionally sharp hollow-ground edges
- Lightweight and highly maneuverable
- Made in the USA from raw materials
- Lifetime guarantee against defects
- Excellent value for a three-piece set
What to know first
- Handles will pit and darken if put in dishwasher
- Stamped blades are thinner than forged knives
- Small handles may feel undersized for large hands
Skip it if households that rely exclusively on dishwashers for cutlery cleanup
Specs side by side
| Spec | Cutlery The Starter Gift Set | Cutlery Paring Knife Galore Gift Set |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 885222133121 885444334627 885133266161 737946406701 885133911924 885171327336 885777096551 885137208556 885662648650 885675792760 082449000209 737079452040 190584151899 885167201947 885433834213 | 082449000001 190584151868 |
| ASIN | B000FZ223I | B000FYZVBO |
| GTIN | 885222133121 885444334627 885133266161 737946406701 885133911924 885171327336 885777096551 885137208556 885662648650 885675792760 082449000209 737079452040 190584151899 885167201947 885433834213 | 082449000001 190584151868 |
| Size | 3.25, 1.75, 5, 4.38, 6, 6.25, 7" blades | 2.5, 3.25, 3.25" blade |
| Brand | RADA | RADA |
| Color | Silver | Silver |
| Set Name | The Starter Gift Set (S38) | Paring Knife Galore Gift Set (S01) |
| Blade Edge | Plain | Paring Knife |
| Brand Name | RADA | RADA |
| Unit Count | 7 Count | 3 Count |
| Blade Color | Silver | Silver |
| BladeLength | 9 inches | 7 inches |
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