Our top picks for the best knife sets Best overall: Wusthof Classic Ikon 7-Piece — See at Amazon Wusthof's Classic Ikon 7-Piece Knife Block Set includes four well-balanced, durable, easy-to-grip ...

As Derick Wade of the Darling Oyster Bar in Charleston, S.C., notes, "They're especially helpful for new cooks and at-home cooks looking to up their knife game." He recommends investing in a Wusthof ...