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KitchenAid Gourmet Knife Block Set with Built-in Sharpener

  • 15 pieces: kitchen knives, six steak knives, shears, block
  • 8 inch chef and slicing knives
  • 5 inch santoku, 5.5 inch serrated utility
  • 4.5 inch fine-edge utility, 3.5 inch paring pair
  • Six 4.5 inch steak knives, utility shear
  • Forged, built-in sharpener, top-rack dishwasher safe

Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A fifteen-piece forged block set that includes steak knives and shears, with a sharpener in the block. Hand washing is recommended even though the knives are top-rack dishwasher safe.

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ASIN: B0DD56SV3NModel: KO15STFGBXSSACategory: Knife Block Sets

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Overview

Not just a starter trio, this set stocks a wood block with seven kitchen knives, six steak knives and shears. Forged blades use imported Japanese steel, and the block has a sharpener built in.

A whole table of steak knives plus every core kitchen knife makes it a one-box kitchen setup. The handle material is listed as plastic while the seller text calls it satin stainless steel, so the real grip finish is unclear.

Who it's for

People furnishing a kitchen from scratch, or who host dinners and want steak knives, will use most of the pieces. Cooks who want a small, all-metal-handle set or a larger single chef knife should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Steak knives and shears included
  • Built-in block sharpener
  • Wide range of knife sizes
  • Top-rack dishwasher safe
Cons
  • Handle material conflicts in listing
  • Hand wash recommended
  • Large block uses counter space
  • Warranty not listed

Performance notes

Forged blades are hardened and tempered according to the seller, which supports edge retention, and the sharpener in the block touches up the edge between uses. Eastern-style handles aim for control during everyday prep. Hand washing and drying right away protects the cutlery.

Specifications

ModelKO15STFGBXSSA
Dimensions & fit
Dimensions5.55 x 11.77 x 14.41 inches
Weight4.38 kg
Construction & materials
Blade Material TypeAlloy steel
Construction TypeForged
Handle MaterialPlastic
ColorStainless steel
Included components
Unit Count15
Included Components8 inch chef knife, 8 inch slicing knife, 5.5 inch serrated utility knife, 4.5 inch fine-edge utility knife, 5 inch santoku, 3.5 inch serrated paring knife, 3.5 inch paring knife, six 4.5 inch steak knives, utility shear, block with built-in sharpener
Other details
Blade EdgeFine, serrated
CareTop-rack dishwasher safe, hand washing recommended

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Frequently asked questions

What comes in the KitchenAid Gourmet 15 piece knife block set?

An 8 inch chef knife, 8 inch slicing knife, 5.5 inch serrated utility knife, 4.5 inch fine-edge utility knife, 5 inch santoku, serrated and plain 3.5 inch paring knives, six 4.5 inch steak knives, a utility shear and the block with sharpener.

Are the KitchenAid Gourmet knives dishwasher safe?

They are top-rack dishwasher safe, but the seller recommends hand washing and drying immediately.

Are the KitchenAid Gourmet knives forged?

Yes. The blades are forged and the construction type is listed as forged.

Does the KitchenAid block sharpen the knives?

Yes. The storage block has a built-in sharpener.