Material's Knife Set Trio Is Essential for Home Chefs

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Whether you're an expert home chef or a novice around the kitchen, it's crucial to have the tools that put safety first and build your confidence. That's why we love one brand that's able to achieve this while leading with design: Material. Since its start in 2018, the kitchenware brand has been widely celebrated among foodies and design lovers alike for it high-quality kitchen essentials. House Beautiful editors can't help but sing praises on the brand's ability to create products that are a gift to the home (we gave Material's Forever Peeler a Live Better award).

During a team meeting raving about current home obsessions, Material's Trio of Knives stood out as a clear favorite. House Beautiful's Assistant Shopping Editor, Angela Belt says, "I've owned Material's trio knife set for two years and they’re my go-to! It's the perfect beginner set for my daily meal prep."

Learn why our editors make Material's knives a staple in their cooking routine.

Made with three layers of Japanese stainless and high carbon steel, the knives feature a matte and stain-resistant handle available in a blue gray, charcoal black, or cool ivory hue. The long-lasting, non-slip blade extends into the handle so you don't have to worry about the blade breaking off or unbalanced weight distribution when wielding the knife. The minimalist design highlights how easy it is to thrive in the kitchen with three knives—it's the perfect trinity!

If you're looking for a hint to start shopping for a Father's Day gift early, here's a practical and beautiful gem he'll use immediately. Kaitlin Kemp, our Assistant Video Producer for Social Media is confident she won "Daughter of the Year" when she gifted the set to her father for Christmas. "My dad is the Gordon Ramsay of home cooking but his knife collection is cringeworthy," she says. "I wanted to impress him with a set of knives that looked good as they sliced and diced."

Sure, it's pretty common to purchase a set of knives that's an assortment of 12 or 16 but unless you're working at a Michelin-star restaurant, you'll find yourself ignoring the majority of them. Retailing for $155, the Material trio includes The 8" Knife (chef knife), The Almost 4" Knife (paring knife), and The Serrated 6" Knife. You'll quickly realize how cutting back on the number of products you have to reach for makes your time in the kitchen run like a well-equipped restaurant.

The 8" Knife: Simple and essential for maneuvering around the kitchen with ease, this chef's knife is one you'll reach for daily. Crafted with a razor-sharp blade, the knife is great for carving meat, dicing herbs, chopping vegetables, or smashing fresh garlic.

The Almost 4" Knife: Belt uses this lightweight knife to dice up fresh fruit for her kids when packing snacks. It's easy to grip and control, even in the hustle and bustle of the day. You'll find yourself reaching for this paring knife for small but important tasks, like deveining shrimp, peeling produce,

The Serrated 6" Knife: Here's the missing piece to your charcuterie board setup! Slice neatly through sourdough, ciabatta, baguettes, and more to take your sandwich game to the next level. Smaller than your average bread knife (and less intimidating) the defined blade will make cutting up lunch a breeze—no more lopsided buns!

No matter where you are with your confidence in the kitchen, you deserve a knife set that brings ease to your lifestyle. From moving into your first home or gifting a loved one, you won't regret committing to great design and finesse. While the knives include covers for the knife tip, our editors suggest splurging on Material's knife stand ($90 in walnut or ash) for storage. You can store up to 8 knives and won't take up precious counter space.

"The knife stand is magnetic so you can store the knives vertically (handles up, of course!) I opted for the "cool neutral" trio of knives to contrast the walnut stand and love the juxtaposition," Kemp says.

You're at risk for injury in the kitchen if your old knife block is packed with dull blades covered in scratches and rust. Invest in high-caliber knives that'll last for years as you create meals you can enjoy (and feel proud of). With efficiency, design, and quality, this knife set is the ultimate triple threat.

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Medgina Saint-Elien covers everything your home needs. She writes about exciting new product launches, hands-on reviews, and the "lightbulb" moments in every maker's story. In overseeing key HB editorial franchises, including the Live Better Awards, Saint-Elien champions the work of BIPOC entrepreneurs in the design and beauty industries. In addition to House Beautiful, her work has been published in Byrdie, Snapchat, and more. Outside of work, the writer and poet can be found documenting her travels on social media and saving memes for future use.

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