Kitchen Knives and Accessories

Our knife set range covers everyday kitchen knives for Australian homes: full knife block sets, self-sharpening blocks, steak knife sets, chopping boards and a bamboo cheese set. Scroll the grid to compare brands and piece counts, then use the guide below to narrow your choice.

How to choose a knife set for your kitchen

Start with how you cook, not how the block looks on the bench. It's a common mistake. People pick a knife block set for the finish, then realise the knives inside don't match the meals they actually make. Think about whether you cut bread daily, break down whole vegetables, carve roasts, or mostly reach for a sharp paring knife.

Next, decide if a block suits your bench, or if a loose set in a drawer tray works better for you. If sharpening never happens in your house, a self-sharpening block is worth a look. Entertain often? A cheese set or quality chopping board rounds things out. Start with the block sets above, then compare the self-sharpening options.

Knife block sets

A standard block set covers the five knives most Australian kitchens actually use: a cook's knife (20cm), bread knife (20cm), carving knife (20cm), utility knife (13cm) and paring knife (9cm). The Stanley Rogers 6-piece block with acacia wood top and matte black body suits buyers who want a tidy bench piece with the essentials sorted. The Swiss Diamond Apex 6-Piece Knife Block Set uses German steel blades and POM handles, a good pick if you prefer a heavier-feeling knife. For more options, browse the wider knife blocks range.

Self-sharpening knife blocks

Self-sharpening knife blocks include a built-in sharpening system for maintaining blade edges. The Wiltshire StaySharp Premium Radius 5-piece offers four knives plus an acacia block. The Wiltshire Sage Radius 6-piece includes a santoku and a built-in sharpening slot: insert and withdraw the blade through that slot, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Honest trade-off here. Self-sharpening keeps a reasonable edge on daily knives, but it won't rescue a badly worn or chipped blade. Heavy users should still get their knives professionally sharpened once a year.

Steak knife sets

Steak knife sets usually come in sixes, with either a straight edge or a serrated edge. Straight edges cut cleanly through cooked meat without tearing fibres. The Stanley Rogers Pistol Grip 6-piece set has a hollow stainless steel handle for balance and is backed by a 25-year guarantee, a solid fact to lean on at the dinner table. The Wiltshire 6-piece triple rivet set offers an ergonomic grip at a lower spend. See the full steak knife sets for more.

Chopping boards and cheese knife sets

Wooden boards are kinder to blade edges than glass or stone, which blunt knives quickly. The Classica St. Clare Bamboo set of three (small, medium and large) gives you size flexibility for prep and serving. For entertaining, the Stanley Rogers Bamboo Cheese Set includes four cheese knives stored in a built-in drawer, a tidy cheese knife set for a cheese board night. All bamboo and acacia boards need gentle hand wash and drying. They aren't dishwasher safe. See the full chopping boards for more sizes.

Knife sets by how you cook

First kitchen or share house: A 5-piece Stanley Rogers block covers the basics without crowding a small bench. Add a steak set if you cook meat often.

Everyday family cook: A 6-piece block with cook's, bread, carving, utility and paring knives handles weeknight meals. Pair it with a medium bamboo board for daily prep.

Keen home cook: A Wiltshire StaySharp self-sharpening block keeps edges ready between proper sharpenings. Add a large acacia board for roasts and bread.

Why shop knives with GoodBuyz

• Australian owned and Melbourne based, with local support

• Genuine stock with Australian warranty support

• 30-day change-of-mind returns on eligible unopened items

• Free shipping over AUD 200 (bulky and partner-warehouse exclusions apply)

• Layby available on eligible orders

Looking to finish the drawer? Browse the matching cutlery sets.

FAQs

What knives come in a knife block set?

Most 6-piece kitchen knife set blocks include five knives plus the block itself: a 20cm cook's knife, 20cm bread knife, 20cm carving knife, 13cm utility knife and 9cm paring knife. Some blocks swap the carving knife for a santoku (15cm). Check the product description for the exact inclusions before ordering.

How do self-sharpening knife blocks work?

The Wiltshire Sage Radius block has a built-in sharpening slot. Insert and withdraw the blade through that slot to sharpen it, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Sharpening systems vary between models, so check the instructions supplied with your set. 

Are kitchen knives dishwasher safe?

Most quality kitchen knives aren't dishwasher safe, even when the blade is stainless steel. Dishwasher detergent and heat dull edges, loosen handle rivets and can rust less-resistant steels. Hand wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry straight away. The same goes for bamboo and acacia chopping boards.

How often should you sharpen kitchen knives?

Honing with a steel every week or two keeps the edge aligned for daily use. Proper sharpening, which removes a small amount of steel to form a new edge, is generally needed every 6 to 12 months for a home cook. Self-sharpening blocks reduce how often you need this, but they don't replace a deeper sharpen on heavily used blades.

What chopping board is best for knives?

Bamboo and acacia are the kindest surfaces for knife edges. Both are firm enough for clean cuts but softer than glass, stone or ceramic, which blunt knives quickly. A set of three bamboo boards gives you a small board for herbs and a large board for meat or bread, which also helps with cross-contamination.

Do you deliver knife sets across Australia?

Yes, we deliver nationwide. GoodBuyz stock dispatches from our Melbourne distribution centre, generally within one business day. Some items ship from partner warehouses and are dispatched separately. Free shipping applies on orders over AUD 200, with exclusions for certain bulky items and partner-warehouse products. Check the product page for delivery details before ordering.

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