Whether you’re slicing meat, dicing vegetables or finely chopping herbs, good knives are an essential bit of kit in any kitchen. Right now, you can buy this six-piece set from Ninja, which comes with its own block that includes an integrated sharpener, for £60 less than its usual RRP in Amazon’s Prime Day sale.
The Ninja Foodi StaySharp Knife Block with Integrated Sharpener is £119.99, down from its usual price of £179.99 — but only between from 8th to 11th July, while stocks last. You’ll also need to be a Prime member, so if you haven’t joined up yet, be sure to start your membership now to get access to all of the deals.
While at £119.99 its still an investment, if you look after your knives and keep them sharp, there’s no reason why they can’t last the full 10 years Ninja say is possible. And considering you’ll be using them every day, that cost per slice is sure to work out very impressive.
Included in the set are five essential kitchen knives. Chef’s knife (20cm/8″), bread knife (20cm/8″), slicing knife (20cm/8″), utility knife (13cm/8”), and paring knife (9cm/3.5) — plus a pair of kitchen scissors. Each one is made from forged stainless steel with a smooth, balanced handle that shoppers say has a satisfyingly weighty feel in the hand.
One thing that sets this knife block apart is the built-in StaySharp sharpener, which is neatly tucked into the block itself. Simply slot the knife in and pull through. Ninja says the integrated system will automatically sharpen knives at the ideal angle. You don’t need to think about technique, and it only takes seconds to bring your blade back to life. Ninja recommends sharpening them every two weeks.
For busy households, it’s a real time-saver. As one reviewer put it: “These knives are so sharp and easy to maintain. I use them every day, and they still cut like new thanks to the built-in sharpener. I didn’t realise how blunt my old knives were until I tried these.”
Another shopper commented: “A bit of a splurge, but they’ve totally changed the way I cook. Chopping is quicker and safer, and the handles are very comfortable to hold.” However, not everyone thought the knives were cut out for the job. One shopper wrote: “Only had the knife set and block for 10 months and the knife sharpener dose not work any longer very disappointed with it. But must say I do love the knives.”
There are other well-reviewed knife sets on sale at Amazon. For example, the Tefal Ice Force 5-Piece Knife Set is available for £70.40 (down from £88.00) and includes a similar mix of knife types, with ice-hardened blades for extra durability. It doesn’t have a built-in sharpener, but reviews are positive, with one user noting, “They’ve stayed sharper than expected and feel good in the hand.”
A budget-friendly alternative is the MasterChef Knife Set with Block. It’s an ideal introductory set with five knives, and considering the blades are all forged, it’s a very reasonable price.
Remember, knives are not allowed to be purchased by under 18s and will require an online age verification check, plus you may need to provide a valid photographic ID with a date of birth on delivery.
