ZWILLING Contemporary 8-Piece Steak Knife Set, Stainless Steel with Storage Case
A straight, fine edge that slices clean through a seared crust instead of sawing — and won't shred your cutting board the way serrated steak knives do.
Price today
$120
Verified ratings
★ 4.5/ 1,900
Why we picked it
01
Straight edge, clean cut
Serrated steak knives tear; a honed straight edge glides. You get a clean slice through the crust without dragging the fibers, which keeps more juice in the meat and off the plate.
02
Re-sharpenable for life
Serrated blades dull and can't be brought back at home. These take a straight edge, so a few passes on a steel or stone and they're back to slicing.
03
Eight knives, one case
Full-tang stamped stainless with a presentation storage case. Enough for a dinner party, stored together instead of rattling loose in a drawer.
From the manufacturer
Product details
- Straight, fine edges slice cleanly instead of tearing the cut
- Re-sharpenable at home — unlike serrated steak knives that dull permanently
- Set of eight, enough for a full dinner table
- Stainless construction with a coordinated storage case
- Hand-wash to protect the edge and finish
Description
An eight-piece steak knife set from ZWILLING with straight, fine edges rather than serrations. A clean edge slices through a seared crust without sawing the meat, and unlike serrated blades it can be honed and sharpened at home for decades of use. Stamped stainless construction, presentation storage case included.
How it stacks up
 ★ Our pick ZWILLING Contemporary 8-Piece Steak Knife Set, Stainless Steel with Storage Case ZWILLING $120 ★ 4.5(1,900) |  Splurge SENKEN Damascus Steak Knife Set (8) SENKEN $160 ★ 4.7(2,400) |  Budget Home Hero 8-Piece Serrated Steak Knives Home $20 ★ 4.6(31,000) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blade type | Straight edge | Straight edge | Serrated |
| Pieces | 8 knives | 8 knives | 8 knives |
| Steel | Stainless | VG10 Damascus | Stainless |
| Re-sharpenable | Yes | Yes | No |
| Storage | Presentation case | Gift box | Boxed |
| In short | Our pick — The sensible middle: a re-sharpenable straight edge that out-cuts any serrated set, without the price or fragility of the Damascus splurge. | 67-layer VG10 Damascus with resin-and-wood handles in a gift box — beautiful, and priced like it. | Serrated and nearly disposable — no maintenance, but you can't re-sharpen them. |
| Check it out | View on Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
Common questions
- Straight edge or serrated — which is better for steak?
- Straight, if you'll maintain it. A sharp straight edge cuts cleaner and doesn't saw the meat. Serrated edges stay 'grippy' longer without maintenance, which is why restaurants use them, but they can't be re-sharpened at home and tear the cut.
- Are these dishwasher safe?
- They'll survive it, but hand-washing protects the edge and finish. A dishwasher's heat and detergent dull fine edges faster and can leave spotting.
- Do they come sharp?
- Yes, sharp out of the case. To keep them that way, give them a few light passes on a honing steel before dinner and an occasional sharpening on a stone.
- Who shouldn't buy this?
- If you want zero maintenance and don't mind serrated edges, a cheaper serrated set makes more sense. This set is for people who'll keep a straight edge honed and want it to last decades.
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