It’s just not ideal for particularly tough items, such as large, hard winter squash. And although the included 7.5-inch “carving” knife is smaller than a standard chef’s knife, in our tests it handled most of the same tasks with surprising ease. These knives are lightweight and well balanced, with comfortable, albeit utilitarian-looking, plastic handles that provide a good grip even when wet. In our tests, the stamped, high-carbon stainless steel blades remained sharper and held their edge better than costlier sets such as those from Zwilling and Cangshan.
If you’re looking for a cheap but decent set, we recommend the Victorinox Swiss Classic In-Drawer Knife Holder.
