6-Piece Knife Set with Magnetic Bamboo Block, German Steel

The Zenware 6-piece knife set is five kitchen knives in high carbon stainless steel imported from Germany, plus a natural bamboo magnetic block that holds them on the counter. You'll get an 8-inch chef knife, 8-inch carving knife, 8-inch bread knife, 5-inch utility knife and 3.5-inch paring knife.

Specifications

• Brand: Zenware
• Pieces: 5 knives and 1 magnetic knife block
• Blade steel: high carbon steel and stainless steel, imported from Germany
• Chef knife: 8 inches
• Carving knife: 8 inches
• Bread knife: 8 inches
• Utility knife: 5 inches
• Paring knife: 3.5 inches
• Block: natural bamboo with built-in magnets, 8.75 x 5.5 x 9.5 inches

Best for

One set for the whole prep list. The chef knife does most of the chopping and dicing, the carving knife takes long strokes through a roast, the bread knife handles crusty loaves, and the utility and paring knives pick up trimming and small fruit and vegetable work. The magnetic block keeps every blade in sight and apart from the others, so they don't rattle around in a drawer.

Care

Wash and dry each knife before it goes back on the block, so the bamboo doesn't sit against a wet blade.

Questions

How many knives come in the Zenware 6-piece set? Five. The sixth piece is the bamboo magnetic block, and it's 8.75 x 5.5 x 9.5 inches.

What steel are the blades? High carbon steel and stainless steel imported from Germany. The stainless steel resists rust and stains, and it's easy to maintain.

How do I keep the edges sharp? Hone the straight-edge knives regularly and sharpen them once honing doesn't bring the edge back. Our How to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife guide walks through both.