Steak knives might seem like an extraneous expense—especially if your defense is not consuming much beef—but having a set is undoubtedly handy. Regardless of if you’re slicing a skirt steak ...

With the exception of a couple of speciality packs (like steak knives), every set on this list includes one. It’s the knife you’re likely to turn to most often, and a quality one is a good ...

The set includes an 8-inch chef knife, 6-inch meat fork, 7-inch santoku knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch slicing knife, ...

In her full review of the knives, Senior Editor ... everything from tender steak to fibrous potatoes and delicate tomatoes. Each editor tested at least two sets to compare performance.

While quality kitchen knives aren't necessarily inexpensive, you don't need to spend several hundred dollars or go all-out for an extensive set of professional ... in addition to good steak ...