The Verdict

The NULAS 15-piece knife set with sharpener provides a comprehensive kitchen solution by pairing a wide range of essential blades with a convenient integrated maintenance tool. Its thoughtful design and practical features make it a reliable choice for anyone looking to equip a new home or upgrade their daily meal preparation setup.

Why We Love It (Key Features)

• Integrated Sharpening System: The storage block includes a built-in sharpener dedicated to keeping your straight-edge blades—like the chef, santoku, and paring knives—performing at their best without the need for external tools.
• Non-Slip Control: Each piece features a contoured handle with grip dots, ensuring steady handling and comfort while you work through prep tasks like chopping vegetables or slicing meat.
• Non-Stick Coating: The black-coated stainless steel blades offer dual benefits: they resist staining and corrosion while reducing the amount of food that sticks to the blade during use.
• Complete Culinary Utility: This set covers every need, from the 8-inch chef’s knife and bread knife down to the six individual steak knives and kitchen shears, all neatly organized in one block.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Includes everything from utility knives to steak knives and kitchen shears.
• Built-in sharpener makes maintaining straight-edge knives simple.
• Textured handles provide a secure, non-slip grip.
• Black coating resists staining and prevents food from sticking.

Cons

• Requires dedicated kitchen counter space to accommodate the full storage block.
• The built-in sharpener is not compatible with serrated bread or steak knives.
• Blades must be dried promptly after dishwasher cycles to maintain quality.

Who Should Buy This?

This set is an excellent fit for those moving into a new home or anyone setting up an apartment kitchen for the first time. Because it bundles every necessary blade—including specialty items like bread and steak knives—alongside a convenient sharpening block, it serves as an efficient all-in-one purchase for home cooks who value organization and practicality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the sharpener work on all knives in the set?

No. The built-in sharpener is designed specifically for straight-edge blades, including the chef, slicing, santoku, utility, and paring knives. It is not intended for use with serrated blades like the bread or steak knives included in this 15-piece knife set with sharpener.

Are these knives dishwasher safe?

Yes, the set is dishwasher safe. However, for the best results, you should dry the knives promptly after washing and store them safely back in the block.

What is included in the full set?

The collection includes an 8-inch chef’s knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 7-inch santoku knife, 8-inch bread knife, 5-inch utility knife, 3.5-inch paring knife, six 4.5-inch serrated steak knives, kitchen shears, and the storage block with the sharpener.