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9 Chef-Recommended Knife Sets To Make You A Chopping Champion

If you’re going to splurge on one item in your kitchen, a knife set is a solid choice. Kitchen knives typically get used on a daily basis, and a high-quality blade will make kitchen prep faster and easier—not to mention last significantly longer. As you compare various kitchen knife sets, you’ll notice that most contain at least a chef’s knife and paring knife—two must-have tools in the kitchen—but many contain other cutting implements, as well, whether it’s a utility knife, bread knife or kitchen shears.

To find the best set for your needs, consider what kind of cooking you do and how much space you have for storage. You may also want to look for a set that includes a knife block for easy (and safe) storage. With that in mind, we asked for recommendations on the best knife sets for every budget from Mat Schuster, chef and owner of Canela in San Francisco, and several other culinary professionals.

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Once you've gotten your knife set squared away, go ahead and kit out the rest of your kitchen setup. Whether you're a seasoned culinary pro looking to update your old essentials, or a novice looking for the best of the best to get you started, these products will become staples in your kitchen.

 
Escali Primo Kitchen Scale
 
 
 
Escali Primo Kitchen Scale

The Escali Primo has been a top-rated digital food scale for years, and it’s easy to see why. Fast and accurate, it has a user-friendly interface with just two buttons—one for on/off/tare and another to switch between grams and ounces. Plus, it remains on for about four minutes before automatically powering off, helping to conserve battery life.

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NutriBullet Pro Blender

With its powerful 1000-watt motor and compact design, NutriBullet is a go-to for quickly blending up everything from fresh smoothies to hummus to pesto with all kinds of produce (it can handle coarse nuts as well). This size easily fits on your counter and is easy to clean, which means you’ll be more likely to use it.

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Oxo Good Grips Large Salad Spinner
 
 
 
Oxo Good Grips Large Salad Spinner

Fresh salads make great lunches and sides, but are often a pain to make at home if you have to rinse and dry the leaves. Oxo’s salad spinner simplifies and speeds up that process: the dual-chamber bowl whips the lettuce around, removing all the moisture, so you’re left with a crisp mix in minutes.

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The Essential New York Times Cookbook
 
 
 
The Essential New York Times Cookbook

Written by former New York Times food editor and Food52 founder Amanda Hesser, this monster of a cookbook—originally released 10 years ago—contains more than 1,000 of the paper’s best recipes, revised and updated with more than 100 new dishes. Its collection of recipes spans the past century and includes both the traditional and the unexpected from a who’s who of culinary legends. 

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House of Noa Nama Standing Mat

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Caraway Ceramic Cookware Set

With nearly 15,000 5-star reviews (and counting), home cooks have spoken: Caraway’s ceramic pots and pans are keepers. The ceramic coating is naturally nonstick, free of PTFEs and other toxic chemicals and environmentally friendly, releasing up to 60% less carbon dioxide than traditional nonstick coatings. It also conducts heat beautifully for even cooking.

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Marley's Monsters Washable Sponge
 
 
 
Marley's Monsters Washable Sponge

Skip out on sponge waste by stocking your under-sink cabinet with a machine-washable sponge or two. Made with 100% cotton terry cloth on one side and polyester mesh-wrapped 100% cotton flannel on the other, this is the ultimate dish-scrubbing companion. Choose from four prints to snag individually or in packs of three.

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Stasher Platinum Silicone Food Grade Reusable Storage Bag
 
 
 
Stasher Platinum Silicone Food Grade Reusable Storage Bag

Why go through box after box of single-use plastic baggies when you can tote your snacks around in one of these stylish food-grade silicone bags? If you’re worried about the effort it will require to clean them—don’t. They’re dishwasher-safe. You'll come back to these cult favorite storage bags again and again.

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