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Chef Knife Set 3-Piece

Name: Chef Knife Set 3-Piece
SKU: ART-SET-03-1
Price: 89.99 USD
Availability: InStock

THREE KNIVES THAT DO THE WORK OF SEVEN

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The three-knife kitchen is one of the oldest tested kitchen setups in cooking — and the reason it's lasted is that it actually works. The 8″ chef knife handles the heavy work: onions, root vegetables, meat trim, anything that benefits from a curved blade and the rocking motion. The 7″ Santoku handles the fast work: vegetable prep, lean protein slicing, anything that benefits from a flatter blade and a Japanese push-cut motion. The 5.5″ utility handles everything in between: sandwiches, fruit, herbs, small protein cuts, the detail work that's too small for the chef knife and too big for a paring knife. That's the working trio. No bread knife (most cooks don't need one weekly), no carving knife (holiday-only tool), no boning knife (specialty), no paring knife (the utility covers most of its work). Three knives that do everything most home cooks actually do. All three are forged from high-carbon German steel, hand-sharpened to a 14–16° edge per side, set into triple-riveted Pakkawood handles with full-tang construction. Pairs naturally with the 10″ Sharpening Rod for maintenance, or upgrades to the Pro Chef Knife Set 5-Piece if you want a 9″ Carving Knife and 3.5″ Paring Knife included. Lifetime warranty on each knife.

All Cutluxe knives are forged from high-carbon German steel — rust-resistant, impact-tough, and precision-tapered to a razor-sharp 14–16° edge. Handles are crafted from ergonomic Pakkawood for a secure, comfortable grip in any condition. Every knife features full tang construction for maximum balance and control. To keep your knife performing at its best: Hand-wash only — dishwashers damage the edge and handle over time Dry immediately after washing to prevent moisture build-up Hone regularly with a honing rod to keep the edge aligned between sharpenings Store on a magnetic strip, in a knife roll, or in a block — never loose in a drawer Use a wooden or plastic cutting board; glass and ceramic surfaces dull the blade

Not the right fit? No problem. If your Cutluxe knife doesn't meet your expectations for any reason, contact us within 30 days of purchase for a full refund or free exchange — no questions asked. We stand behind every blade we make. If the quality isn't what you expected, we'll make it right. Simply reach out to our team at support@cutluxe.com and we'll handle the rest.

Every Cutluxe knife is backed by a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. If your blade or handle ever fails due to a manufacturing issue, we'll replace it — for the life of the product. What's covered: Defects in blade construction, handle materials, and assembly. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. What's not covered: Normal wear and tear, damage from misuse, improper care, or dishwasher use. To make a warranty claim, contact us at support@cutluxe.com with your proof of purchase and a description of the issue.

Shipping Standard delivery is free for orders over 35$. . Arrives in 3–5 business days after dispatch; allow up to 7 days during peak periods. Expedited delivery (from $6.99): 1–2 business days. Most orders ship within 24 hours of purchase. International shipping: Available at checkout. Rates and delivery times calculated at checkout based on destination. Returns Changed your mind? Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging. Contact support@cutluxe.com to initiate a return — we'll guide you through the process.

3-piece chef's knife set with German steel blades, solid build, ultra sharp, in black packaging

Chef Knife Set 3-Piece

$89.99

$89.99 ~~$129.99~~

THE SET INCLUDES

8″ Chef Knife

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7″ Santoku Knife

5.5″ Kitchen Utility Knife

FOUNDATION 3-PIECE CHEF KNIFE SET

Three knives that cover 90% of kitchen work. 8″ Chef Knife for everything from onions to roast prep. 7″ Santoku Knife for fast Japanese-style chopping. 5.5″ Utility Knife for the small everyday cuts.

5.5" Utility Knife

Most kitchens have a chef knife, a paring knife, and a stack of half-used blades in between. This is the one you actually grab — for the half-and-half jobs that don't deserve either.

5.5-inch blade — fits the prep work nothing else does cleanly
High-carbon German steel, 14–16° edge — holds sharpness through Sunday brunch and back
Full-tang build with Pakkawood handle — weighted right, no flex, no rattle
Lifetime warranty — bought once, kept for good

7" Santoku Knife

Shorter than a chef knife. Lighter in the hand. Faster through everything on the board. Built for cooks who want less weight and more control — without giving up any edge.

Granton hollow edge reduces drag — clean, thin slices through vegetables, fish, and boneless meat
High-carbon German steel, hand-sharpened at 14–16° — sharp out of the box, built to stay that way
Full tang Pakkawood handle, triple-riveted — solid grip, proper balance, no front-heavy fatigue
Lifetime warranty — the knife that earns its place on the counter and never leaves

8" Chef Knife

The knife that handles everything you throw at it. Garlic, carrots, chicken, brisket — one blade, zero excuses. Built for cooks who actually cook.

High-carbon German steel hand-sharpened at 14–16° — razor-sharp out of the box and built to stay that way
8" all-purpose blade — long enough for bulk prep, nimble enough for detail work
Full tang Pakkawood handle, triple-riveted — balanced, comfortable, built to last decades
Lifetime warranty — no gimmicks, no celebrity names, just good steel doing its job

CHEF-TRIED PITMASTER-APPROVED

High-Carbon German Steel

Edge retention and corrosion resistance

Full-Tang Construction

Blade through handle for strength and balance

Hand-Sharpened Edges

Razor-sharp out of the box

Ergonomic  Pakkawood Handles

Comfortable, moisture-resistant,  built for long use

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WHAT OUR MASTER CHEFS SAY

Edge Retention

"It holds its edge through a full service — hundreds of cuts before it asks for the stone. Few knives stay this true."

Kenji Mori — Itamae, Ginza

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Balance & Control

"The balance sits right where my hand expects it. The blade follows my eye — no correcting, only the cut."

Haruto Sasaki — Sushi Master, Kyoto

Grip & Comfort

"Eight hours at the counter and my hand is still easy. Wet or dry, the handle holds — it never turns in the grip."

Daichi Ito — Head Chef, Osaka

Cutluxe Knives

High-carbon German steel
Full tang, forged
Pakkawood handle
Hand-sharpened edge
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Let customers speak for us

from 3454 reviews

Great knife for carving steaks from whole NY section. It is a pleasure to work with such a quality tool.

Kenneth A.

09/21/2026

Amazing edge right out of the box. The knives feel great in your hand..very well balanced and the handles have nice size. Thoroughly enjoy them so far!

Christopher S.

08/25/2026

Great quality, sharp knives!

Sean A.

07/18/2026

Yet to use. But love it.

Margaret A.

07/04/2026

Nice one love it.

Margaret A.

07/04/2026

Magnetic Knife Holder for Wall and Fridge - 16"

I’ve not use it yet, but I love it. Perfect.

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07/04/2026

Magnetic Knife Holder - Double Sided Acacia Wood

TEXAS KNIFE SHARPENIG:

We show them to restauarants Chefs and they want to know where to get them. Done!

Donald J.D.

06/16/2026

Excellent quality razor sharp nice heavy handles quality steel very pleased will buy more in the future but again you need to change your wood magnet holder I got one that was defective and didn't have a place to screw it into is just a drilled hole poorly and then the second one I put the knives on it and they literally just slide down and scratch the wood they're very poor quality please go with the one that I'm trying to tell you to buy which I purchased before in Texas they're only $32 there twice as big and much better quality and the magnet is extremely strong on both sides

Sean O.

06/08/2026

I love the weight of the handle it's extremely comfortable and definitely nice good heavy weight and razor sharp blades I have bought many of these from Amazon and they're all garbage if you can imagine a tube of ground round hamburger and none of these knives wood cut through it yours or razor sharp I could literally cut paper and that's a true sharp knife all the knives I bought from you is are amazing and I will buy others I ordered another set from this other company and they are terrible they won't even cut my skin it's pathetic your product is amazing but again I've sent you pictures of the ones you should be selling that are top quality they retail on Amazon for only $32 there twice the size so they set a whole set of knives on either side and the magnet is actually strong unlike the one you're selling I would stop selling that that is a very poor quality product and it doesn't make you look good when you sell such excellent knive and such a poor magnet board I would definitely dump that company and go with the one of the pictures that I sent you it's top quality and literally you have to grab them to pull them off yours literally you put the knife on and it falls off and scratches the wood so anyways thank you so much I'm extremely pleased and I plan on buying more knives from you in the future a whole set and I wish you would sell the magnetic board that I sent you thank you I couldn't be happier with your product

Sean O.

06/08/2026

Excellent quality knife and quick delivery

Scott S.

06/07/2026

Between the range and the exhaust vent there is a steel backsplash. It is perfect for the knives than the wooden block under the cabinets.

Richard M.

06/07/2026

Gorgeous set of knives! And very sharp. Great customer service. I buy all my knives from Cutluxe!

bill g.

06/07/2026

I really like the knife. It’s very sharp and sturdy. It holds an edge very well. I highly recommend cutluxe.

Dan V.

05/23/2026

I replaced another German made knife due to loose rivet.
i loved this design. Blade. All the above.
I bought a total of 12 different. About $15-20 ea. how do you beat that.I replaced all my others.

Dave P.

04/26/2026

Great knife. Exactly what i needed to clean up meat before grilling and smoking.

Scott M.

04/22/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Why these three knives specifically? Why not just a chef knife?

A chef knife is the most-reached-for blade in any kitchen — but it's not the right tool for every cut. Slicing a sandwich on a small cutting board, mincing herbs without crushing them, sectioning a small fruit — those are jobs where the chef knife is overkill or actively the wrong tool. The Santoku and utility cover the cuts the chef knife doesn't do well, which is more of a kitchen's daily work than most cooks realize. You can absolutely cook with just a chef knife. Most home kitchens do. But adding a Santoku for the fast vegetable prep and a utility for the small everyday cuts means you stop reaching for the wrong tool — and the difference shows up in the speed and quality of every meal.

Don't the chef knife and Santoku overlap?

Partial overlap, but they serve different cutting motions. The 8″ chef knife is designed around the rocking cut — the curved belly lets you pivot through dense food while keeping the heel on the cutting board. The 7″ Santoku is designed around the push-cut — flat blade drops straight down through food, no rocking, faster on certain prep work. Both can do each other's job; neither does it as well as the dedicated tool. In practice, most cooks who own both reach for the Santoku for vegetable-heavy prep (faster, cleaner) and the chef knife for protein and large produce (the curve helps). The overlap is a feature, not a bug — it means you always have a sharp knife ready while the other is being washed.

Should I get this or the 5-piece? They're priced close.

Honest answer: yes, the 5-piece is only a few dollars more, and if you don't already own a carving knife or paring knife, it's the better value. The 3-piece is the right pick if you already own a paring knife (most kitchens have one) and don't care about a carving knife (most cooks only use one a few times a year). If you're starting from scratch and want the most-knife-for-the-money, look at the 5-piece. The 3-piece exists for cooks who genuinely don't need the extras — or for households where storage space is tight and three knives is the upper limit of what they want on the counter. It's not the wrong answer; it's just a narrower one. Read the 5-piece's contents and decide if the extra two knives matter to you.

How do I take care of three knives?

Same routine as any quality knife: hand-wash, towel-dry, store on a magnetic strip or in a block. No dishwasher (heat and detergent kill the edges), no glass cutting boards (micro-chip the edges), no leaving them in the sink overnight. The whole maintenance routine takes about a minute a week. Hone the chef knife and Santoku every two or three uses on a 10″ Sharpening Rod — three to five strokes per side at the matching 14–16° angle. The utility knife needs less frequent honing because it handles softer foods. A full sharpening on a whetstone or rolling sharpener is a once-a-year job at most. Treat them like they matter and they'll outlast the kitchen.

Is this a good gift, and what's the return situation?

It's one of the strongest mid-tier kitchen gifts in the Cutluxe lineup — substantial enough to feel like a real present, focused enough to avoid wasted bulk, priced for birthday or housewarming rather than wedding-level milestone. Pairs naturally with a wooden cutting board or the 10″ Sharpening Rod for a layered gift bundle. Lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects for the original owner. 30-day money-back covers everything else — wrong fit, change of mind, doesn't suit the kitchen. The set goes back without an argument, no restock fees. The 5-piece is the upgrade option if you want a more elaborate gift; the 8-piece Knife Block Set is the wedding-level pick.

A Simple 3‑Piece Knife Set That Actually Makes Sense

Everyday Knife Set — Versatility and Ease of Use

Every real kitchen starts with the right knives. Not a block packed with stuff you’ll never touch. Just a well-chosen 3‑piece set that does what needs doing, day in and day out.

This Cutluxe knives set is built for cooks who want sharp tools that show up and perform. It includes the three blades that get 90% of your work done: a powerful 8” chef knife, a nimble 7” Santoku knife, and a compact 5.5” Utility knife for all the in-between stuff. That’s your daily driver lineup — no filler, no fluff.

Whether you’re setting up a first kitchen or upgrading from tired blades, this set gives you a real edge — literally.

Best 3 Piece Chef Knife Set — Professional Essentials in Compact Form

Professionals don’t waste time with what they don’t need. And the best sets follow that rule.

This best 3‑piece knife set includes:

An 8” knife for slicing, chopping, and heavy prep
A 7” Santoku knife for clean vegetable work and thin slicing
A 5.5” Utility knife for trimming, segmenting, and finer control

Three knives that cover everything from dicing onions to slicing steak — without overloading your drawer.

Essential Knife Set — Covering Everyday Cooking Needs

This is your core daily setup. Each knife in the trio is purpose-built to make your cooking flow better. No switching to the wrong blade. No wrestling with dull steel.

Whether you’re chopping herbs, slicing protein, or cutting up fruit for school lunches, this knife set handles it. Sharp edges. Balanced feel. Tough enough to be your everyday go-to.

Some sets are impressive. This one’s just useful. The handles are shaped for comfort. The knives are balanced so your wrist doesn’t fight back. And the sharpness? Stays put longer than you expect.

It’s perfect for beginners who want to get serious — and pros who don’t want to babysit their blades. This knife set is for real cooking, not just looking sharp on the counter.

Choosing the Best 3 Knife Set for Your Kitchen

Picking the best knives is about finding what works with your rhythm. This one? Lightweight but not flimsy. Durable but not clunky. It’s made for home cooks who want pro-level performance without the overhead.

The Cutluxe 3‑piece set gives you all the power you need to start strong in any kitchen. Clean design, razor edge, no extra drama. Just the right knives, ready to work.