A great knife block set is a must-have for any aspiring home chef — it’s a product that you’ll reach for daily for anything from prepping dinner to slicing fruit for a snack. We tested out sets to find which are best, and, right now, one of our test kitchen's favorites is less than $200 on Amazon. In testing, we loved the Henckels 15-piece self-sharpening set, and this smaller version is a great option if you’re looking to conserve space. It still has our three must-have blades (a chef's knife, utility knife and serrated knife) and won't take up as much real estate on your countertop.

We dubbed the Henckels 15-piece knife block set as best for the low maintenance cook. In the block, each knife slot has a mechanism that hones the blade whenever you remove or replace it. Since it is self-sharpening, you'll always have a sharp blade at the ready without any additional work. The entire set comes complete with a paring knife, serrated utility knife, prep knife, Santoku knife, chef's knife and kitchen shears, so you’ll be set with everything you need. Plus, each piece is lightweight for easy, comfortable handling.

This seven-piece set usually sells for nearly $500 on Amazon, but right now, you can snag it at 58% off. Amazon shoppers are loving these knives for their ergonomic grip and easy care. One writes, "We love these knives! We upgraded our knife set to this one and have been very happy with it. We love the self-sharpening feature!"

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