It includes a 4-inch paring, 5-inch serrated utility, 8-inch chef’s, and six 4.5-inch steak knives, as well as shears, a 9-inch sharpening tool, and an 11-slot hardwood block for storage.

I’m of the opinion that most of the time, it makes sense to buy a smaller core group — a chef’s knife, a paring knife, and a serrated knife — and then assess. Are you always wishing you ...

Utility knives come serrated or smooth, and can do a lot of the work paring knives do, thanks to their narrow design. Use this knife for slicing, deseeding, or peeling fruits and vegetables ...