McCook 15-Piece Kitchen Knife Block Set with Built-in Sharpener
✓ Product data checked October 15, 2026
This McCook set has 15 pieces: an 8-inch chef knife, an 8-inch slicing knife, a 5-inch santoku, two utility knives, a paring knife, six steak knives and two pairs of kitchen shears. The blades are high-carbon stainless steel and the cherry wood block has a built-in sharpener. Rated 4.6 across more than 36,000 reviews on Amazon US, it suits a first kitchen or a cook who wants everything in one block.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : A new homeowner, a young couple or anyone stocking a first real kitchen who wants all the knives in one block.
Best occasion : Housewarming, a wedding or a holiday gift for a cook; the listing itself names Thanksgiving and Christmas among the occasions.
Why it works : One box covers the whole kitchen: chef, slicing, santoku, utility and paring knives, six steak knives and two pairs of shears, all in a cherry wood block that sits on the counter. The sharpener is built into the block, so the recipient does not need to buy one separately. With 36,000+ reviews at 4.6 stars, it is a well-vetted set at a gift-sized price of about $126.
Avoid if : The recipient already owns a good knife set, or does not want to hand wash: the listing says the set is not dishwasher safe. These are sharp knives, so keep the block out of reach of young children.
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Frequently asked questions
What is in the set?
Per the listing: an 8-inch chef knife, an 8-inch slicing knife, a 5-inch santoku, a 5.5-inch serrated utility knife, a 5-inch fine edge utility knife, a 3.5-inch paring knife, six 4.5-inch serrated steak knives, two pairs of kitchen shears and the wood block with sharpener.
Is it dishwasher safe?
No. The listing says to hand wash the knives and that the set is not dishwasher safe.
How does the sharpener work?
The listing says you pull a knife through the sharpener built into the block for a quick touch-up.
