Ever since I moved off-campus in college, I’ve been an avid home cook, hosting dinner parties, making “New York Times Cooking” recipes and more. And over the course of the last decade, I’ve learned a good-quality knife set is essential, but pricey. So when I saw that McCook knife sets are on sale for more than half off, I couldn’t keep it a secret. Needless to say, I’ll be treating myself to one later today.
The 15-piece McCook Knife Set comes with an 8-inch chef’s knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 5-inch santoku knife, 5.5-inch serrated utility knife, 5-inch fine edge utility knife, 3.5-inch paring knife, six 4.5-inch serrated steak knives, two pairs of kitchen shears and a hardwood knife block. And you get all of that for under $60!
Made from high-carbon German stainless steel, each piece in this set features an optimized weight, good balance and taper grind edge technology for precise cutting. McCook recommends hand-washing them after each use, though the blades are stainless and rust-free regardless. It all comes with a storage block and built-in sharpeners to ensure they’re always razor-sharp. The block’s natural rubberwood is also both durable and resistant to grime. Just wipe it clean every once in a while to keep it looking good.
With a 4.6-star average rating, shoppers seem to like the knife set for its appearance and functionality. “I bought it to make my new kitchen cohesive. However, the knife set is very good and every item in the set is very useful,” a review reads. “Knives are sharp and comfortable… I bought the white and gold, and the set makes a statement besides the usefulness.”
Another shopper highlights its high value. “Solid set of knives if you are on a budget. Nothing too fancy, but they arrive sharp and maintain adequate sharpness under typical cooking prep work,” they write. “They are also easy to touch-up and maintain when they start to dull. The included knife block is perfectly functional, with storage for every knife (with the blades completely covered for complete safety).”
At 54% off, the price of the knife set comes down from $126 to just $58. For amateur chefs everywhere, this is definitely a worthwhile deal.
