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Your kitchen knives are bad.

They’re crushing tomatoes instead of slicing them and making carving meat more of a negotiation than a command.

And if you cook even semi-regularly, you know the truth: you reach for the same three knives constantly, but you absolutely need the others when the moment calls. A proper chef’s knife for prep, a serrated blade that does bread right and even that little paring knife that handles citrus and open tabs on cans without drama.

The HENCKELS Statement Premium Quality 15-Piece Set with Block is built for exactly that realization. It is not flashy. It is not gimmicky. It is a comprehensive, German-engineered lineup designed to upgrade your entire workflow in one purchase.

HENCKELS, the heritage brand founded in 1731, builds this Statement line from high-quality stainless steel with precision-stamped blades that are lightweight yet durable. The set includes a 3-inch paring knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 7-inch hollow edge santoku, 8-inch chef’s knife, 8-inch bread knife, kitchen shears, honing steel, and six 4.5-inch steak knives, all housed in a hardwood block.

The blades are satin-finished, corrosion-resistant, and finely honed for long-lasting sharpness, while the full tang construction enhances balance and control. They’re dishwasher safe, though hand washing will preserve their edge longer.

You don’t need to be a professional to appreciate the difference between a blade that glides and one that fights you. You just need to cook often enough to be tired of the latter.

This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to chef-approved gourmet meal kits to the full suite of Ninja appliances. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.