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You can have the nicest pots and pans in the world, but if you don’t have a good set of knives, cooking is fruitless. In fact, what most people don’t know is that a well-crafted, sharp set of knives not only gives you versatility with what you can accomplish in the kitchen, but it saves you time and money but quickly chopping and cutting ingredients, helping you get the most out of the food you buy. You don’t have to be an expert in the kitchen or a top chef to get good use out of a great set, and you also don’t have to spend a fortune to get something efficient and long-lasting, and the Astercook 16-Piece Knife Set, now on sale at Walmart, is proof of that.
The full set, which originally sells for $200, is now 71% off as part of a Walmart Flash deal. Now, you can get a variety of knives plus the storage block with a built in sharpener for just $58. Know someone who needs a fresh set or simply a beginner set in a new apartment or home? Talk about the perfect gift at an affordable price.
Astercook 16-Piece Knife Set, $58 (was $200) at Walmart
Why do shoppers love it?
With 12 knives to choose from, along with a pair of kitchen shears and a dual-sharpening storage block, this knife set is designed to help you chop, slice, pry, shape, mince, peel, and prep ingredients so you can whip up breakfast, lunch, or dinner with ease. In addition to the kitchen shears, the set features an 8-inch Chef’s knife, a 7-inch Santoku knife, an 8-inch bread knife, an 8-inch slicing knife, a 5-inch utility knife, a 3.5-inch paring knife, and six 4.5-inch steak knives. The entire set is made of high-carbon stainless steel. The rust-resistant material delivers a clean, controlled cut through meats, vegetables, and other foods, thanks to its superior edge retention and extreme hardness. It also is corrosion- and stain-resistant, resists chipping better than other specialty steels, and it’s more forgiving in the kitchen when exposed to oils or moisture. Pure carbon steel is more high-maintenance, requiring immediate hand drying the second they are washed and requires upkeep, whereas this high-carbon stainless steel doesn’t require as much attention.
That said, with notes to washing, you should also hand wash these knives and the pair of shears. The high concentration of carbon makes the metal more reactive to detergents and high heat, so you’ll want to hand wash rather than throw them in the dishwasher.
The handles of these knives are made with no rivets, screws, or crevices where food particles could collect, and they are designed with an ergonomic shape that provides a secure, balanced, and most importantly comfortable grip with smooth, contoured handles that allow for precise, controlled cutting. The utensils all have a storage space in the wood block that comes with the set, available in brown or black. The block has two built-in sharpening slots to keep your blades from getting dull and keep them in pristine condition.
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Details to know
- Includes: The set includes an 8-inch Chef’s knife, a 7-inch Santoku knife, an 8-inch bread knife, an 8-inch slicing knife, a 5-inch utility knife, a 3.5-inch paring knife, kitchen shears, six 4.5-inch steak knives, and a dual-sharpening block.
- Material: High-carbon stainless steel and wood.
- Colors: Two.
- Care: Hand wash only.
These “super sharp” knives look and feel great. The larger ones feel very well balanced and they aren’t overly heavy, and they are well-designed so they fit nicely in your hand. The built-in sharpeners are a big feature for shoppers. “It’s streamlined and looks nice enough to leave out on your counter,” one shopper said. Others appreciate the assortment in the types of knives you get and appreciate the versatility. “It includes every type of knife you would need for a home kitchen,” another shopper said.
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Be ready to tackle any ingredient with the Astercook 16-Piece Knife Set — now 71% off for a limited time at Walmart.
