The Essential Knife Set
$ 145 USD
$ 225 USD
A set of 3 essential knives and an Acacia wood magnetic strip for storage.
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Overview + -

A 3-piece version of the award winning Knife Set with the most versatile knives in our collection and a magnetic strip so you can always have them within arm’s reach.

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  • Made of Chromium German steel
  • Dishwasher Safe
  • Sloped bolsters: Precise hold for maximum control
  • Ergonomic grip: Comfortable and secure hold, even when wet
  • Fully forged construction
  • Full tang: Perfectly balanced
  • Space-saving: Small footprint

Pair with our Cutting Boards for a well-rounded setup.

What's Included + -
  • 8” Chef's Knife
  • 8” Bread Knife
  • 3.5” Paring Knife
  • Magnetic Strip (Acacia Wood)
Details + -
  • 13° double bevel edge (serrated knives have a single bevel edge)
  • 56 Rockwell hardness, a standard for everyday knives. Easy to sharpen and less likely to chip.
  • Dishwasher safe

Chef's Knife
  • 8" Blade (13" with handle)
  • 0.622 lbs
Bread Knife
  • 8" Blade (13" with handle)
  • 0.544 lbs
Paring Knife
  • 3.5" Blade (7.5" with handle)
  • 0.224 lbs
Magnetic Strip
  • 14"w x 3"h
  • Exterior: acacia

    X50CrMoV15 German Steel
  • X — Stainless Steel - High-grade durable German Steel.
  • 50 — Carbon Content - 0.5% carbon offers good hardness, which results in good edge retention. The blade stays sharper, longer.
  • Cr — Chromium - Ensures high rust resistance in the finish of the blades.
  • Mo — Molybdenum - Increases toughness and reduces the likelihood of chipping.
  • V — Vanadium - Improves grain structure and durability to reduce wear.
  • 15 — Chromium Content - 15% chromium increases the resistance to oxidation and corrosion and allows the classification of ‘stainless steel'.

Note: Acacia wood varies in tone. Blocks may be slightly lighter or darker than blocks pictured. The Sugar (white) Knife Block has a white coated exterior and is made of the same acacia wood and soft wood interior that is gentle on knives. The Sugar tone may appear slightly different or more cream in person.
Use & Care + -
  • Wash your knives before first use.
  • Use the back or topside when scraping food off your cutting board. Using the sharp side will dull your blade.
  • To keep knives sharp, hand-washing is recommended. All Kilne knives are dishwasher safe.
  • Use a wood or plastic cutting board. Cutting onto metal, glass or stone surfaces can dull or damage knives
  • Cutting frozen foods can also damage your knives.
  • Store knives in a knife block or on a magnetic strip to keep them sharp and protected. Keeping knives loose in drawers can cause premature wear and tear.
  • Although Kilne knives are designed to stay sharper longer, we still recommend you sharpen or hone them often. See FAQ for more details.
  • Wipe magnetic block clean with a damp cloth (do not submerge or soak).
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"Perfectly balanced and with an ergonomic grip, these award-winning knives display beautifully."
"Kilne’s ergonomic handles and high-quality blades have rendered them a Chatelaine favorite since [their launch] in 2020."
"We've found it: a user-friendly knife set that's straightforward and simple to use for home cooks, without compromising on quality."

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Why Kilne?

Sharpness That Lasts

The chromium German steel blades feature a 13-degree angle edge designed to make fine cuts and stay sharp.

Fully Forged Construction

A single bar of steel is heated and hammered into shape, creating a durable, long-lasting blade.

Full Tang Blade

One piece of steel through the blade and into the handle, providing balance and eliminating weak spots.

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Customer Reviews

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Cynthia Arnold
Sharper than words can describe!

These are the best and sharpest knives I have used in my 70+ years. The heft, balance and shapes make them a pleasure to use. I have arthritis in wrists and it was painful to chop veggies and slice cheese and meats. Not any more. My only caution is to maintain vigilance when picking them up, I had a minor cut removing the paring knife from the magnetic holder as I reached for it without paying close attention. My bad, lesson learned.

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Jaimary Jaimes
Good quality

I feel they are good quality, I haven’t used them but they feel sturdy to the touch and I know they will performance exceptional in the kitchen!

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Qijun Zeng
Nice product but wait too long

I brought the knife set on Black Friday and prepared for the Christmas. But I received at the end of January :( have to say the knife set are pretty and nice quality, we love it.

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Jamie Johnson

Great quality.

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Teresa Seibert
The Essential knife Set

I received the essential knife set and absolutely enjoy my new Kilne knives. They are sharp and make chopping and slicing so much easier. The knives are crafted in such a way to provide the perfect weight when holding and chopping. Quality materials were used in these knives. This is my first expensive knife set and it looks great on the wall. The magnetic strip also holds the knives, the honing rod and the water knife sharpener. My knives are handy on the wall when preparing food. I am very pleased with all of the products that I have ordered from Kilne.

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