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What is the Best Knife Set? $20 vs $250 Japanese Knives

Todd's Picks

Best Overall

Wizeka

Average Finish: 1.8

Purchased for: $110

Made In: China

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Wizeka tops the list with the best average finish and excellent sharpness retention.

Best Sharpness Retention

Global

Average Finish: 2.2

Purchased for: $250

Made In: Japan

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Global knives excel in holding a sharp edge even after extensive use.

Best Value

Martha Stewart

Average Finish: 2.5

Purchased for: $56

Made In: China

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Martha Stewart offers great performance at an affordable price point.

Tools Tested

Farberware

Average Finish: 1.5

Purchased for: $20

Made In: China

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Wizeka

Average Finish: 1.8

Purchased for: $110

Made In: China

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Hunter.Dual

Average Finish: 2

Purchased for: $49

Made In: China

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QuinArt

Average Finish: 2

Purchased for: $90

Made In: China

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Mook

Average Finish: 2.1

Purchased for: $65

Made In: China

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Yatoshi

Average Finish: 2.1

Purchased for: $210

Made In: Japan

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Astercook

Average Finish: 2.2

Purchased for: $40

Made In: China

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Imaru

Average Finish: 2.2

Purchased for: $156

Made In: China

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Global

Average Finish: 2.2

Purchased for: $250

Made In: Japan

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McCook

Average Finish: 2.3

Purchased for: $65

Made In: China

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Anklers

Average Finish: 2.3

Purchased for: $130

Made In: China

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ZWILLING

Average Finish: 2.4

Purchased for: $200

Made In: Germany

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Martha Stewart

Average Finish: 2.5

Purchased for: $56

Made In: China

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Comparison of Knife Set Prices

Initial sharpness scores of each knife set when new.

Sharpness loss after extensive use across the cutting board.

Blade tip durability assessed by drop test from 50 inches.

Corrosion resistance after exposure to mild rusting agents.

Handle comfort assessed subjectively by the reviewer.