Knife set culinary school: these knives are a must
Did you apply to culinary school? Cool! You will need good knives. The basis is, according to us, a good three or four-piece set with the essentials: at least a chef's knife and a paring or utility knife. These are the knives you will need during your training. The real must-haves! You then complement them with other knives. As such you mix and match your own set, because, of course, every chef is different.
The basis
A knife set for a trainee chef should be versatile and durable, including at least a chef’s knife, utility knife, and paring knife for the most essential cutting tasks. The knives should be made of stainless steel that stays sharp for a long time but is also easy to sharpen. Additionally, a comfortable, non-slip grip and good balance are essential for safe and prolonged use in the kitchen. This makes the set a reliable foundation for intensive practical lessons. We have compiled a list of 5 sets containing the real essentials. Good knives at friendly prices. Below the list, you’ll find recommendations for additions to your set.
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Eden Classic Damast 2030-S01, 3-piece knife set
This set includes a chef’s knife, a carving knife, and a paring knife, which together provide every trainee chef with a solid foundation. The knives have a core of durable, stainless AUS-10 steel, ensuring long-lasting sharpness and easy resharpening. The Damascus layers add extra strength and an elegant appearance.
In stock€155.00 - 2
Victorinox SwissClassic 6.7133.5G 5-piece kitchen knife set, black
This knife set provides trainee chefs with five essential knives: a bread knife, carving knife, vegetable knife, and two utility knives (one of which is serrated). The stainless steel blades are sharp and durable, and the plastic handles ensure comfort and control. Lightweight, hygienic, and easy to clean. An affordable knife set with reliable Swiss-made quality.
± 1 month€89.00 - 3
Zwilling Gourmet 3-piece knife set, 36130-003
This set gives trainee chefs three essential knives right away: a paring and garnishing knife, a carving knife, and a chef’s knife. They are made of ice-hardened Friodur steel, ensuring long-lasting sharpness and high resistance to wear and corrosion. The ergonomic POM handle with classic three rivets provides a comfortable, secure grip. Made in Solingen, synonymous with top quality, this is a reliable and durable basic set for any chef training.
In stock€92.99 - 4
Kai Shun European knife set wasabi 5-pcs 0781
This set immediately gives trainee chefs a complete foundation with a chef’s knife, santoku, utility knife, paring knife, and carving knife. The thinly ground Daido 1K6 steel blades are razor-sharp, easy to maintain, and fully usable thanks to the absence of a bolster. The hygienic handle made of bamboo powder and polypropylene is durable and water-resistant, making this set perfectly suited for the intensive practice of chef training.
In stock€259.00 - 5
WMF Spitzenklasse Plus 1894919992, 3-piece knife set
With a chef’s knife, utility knife, and vegetable knife, this set provides everything needed for daily cutting tasks during chef training. The hand-forged X50CrMoV15 blades with WMF Performance Cut stay sharp for an extended time. Thanks to the seamless, ergonomic handles, the knives sit safely and comfortably in the hand, making them ideal for intensive practical use.
In stock€148.94
The additions
If you have chosen your basis set you can start to add other essentials. This is mix & match, so you can decide for yourself which knives you will use and which you won't. We recommend the following:
- A vegetable knife and a peeler. With the Zwilling Twin Grip 3-piece knife set you immediately own both.
- A filleting knife. The Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star Fillet knife 7" is one of our bestsellers. It feels great in hand.
- A boning knife. The Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star Boning knife 5 1/2" is simple but effective.
- A honing or sharpening steel. These two are sometimes confused. You use a sharpening steel to sharpen your knife, and a honing steel to maintain the sharpness of that knife. In this topic you can read more about the differences. For the honing steels we recommend the Zwilling J.A. Henckels Honing steel 10". And if you are looking for a sharpening steel, you could consider the Skerper Basic ceramic sharpening steel, 24.5 cm, SH003. Because it is a ceramic steel it won't remove as much material as a diamond-coated sharpening steel. As such you make sure your knives stay sharp, without removing too much material every single time.
- You probably also need to take your knives with you to school. A knife bag is the perfect solution.
