Don’t Buy Expensive Knife Sets: These Four Knives Are All You Need – Lifehacker Australia

It can be tempting to buy a knife block, or buy a set for a friend who’s into cooking as a housewarming gift. Don’t do it. The money you spend on a knife set packed with subpar knives could be used to buy fewer excellent knives that will last a lifetime. Here’s why you should steer clear, and what you — or your aspiring chef friend — should own instead.
Knife Sets Almost Always Mean Terrible Knives
Especially when you’re just moving out on your own or setting up a kitchen, buying a set of knives…

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