knife block

The people have spoken: With more than 7,000 reviews and a 4.7-star rating on Amazon, this Cuisinart collection is the best-rated block set we found. Shoppers love and respect the brand, which made its name by introducing the world to food processors back in the '70s, but the high carbon stainless steel set stands on its own merits.  Designed with hollow handles and precision-tapered ground blades, the knives are lightweight and easy to hold. Plus, the tools' fully forged bodies are a breeze to clean. The sturdy, streamlined block contains 15 pieces, including six steak knives, kitchen shears, and a 7-inch Santoku knife.  Cooks of all stripes rave about this Cuisinart block, with some saying it's a great step up from entry-level sets. “There is a reason these knives are rated so highly,” one Amazon user wrote. “They're so sharp right out of the box, and the set includes a sharpener to keep them maintained. I honestly don't think I'll ever need to buy a new set o