Another pricier model that's worth considering is the Wusthof Gourmet 4-Piece Steak Knife Set. This straight-edged set cut through flank steak, sausage, and paper very smoothly with no tearing.

Best overall: Wusthof Classic Ikon 7-Piece If you're ... $90 for the six-knife set, and $50 for a steak knife set. For comparison, most local services will charge you $2-$3 per inch of blade.

“Wusthof also offers sets at higher price points,” he continues ... The blades on the brand's bestselling Damascus Steak Knife Set undergo an advanced heat treatment for enhanced hardness and feature ...