The Best Ceramic Knife Sets

Farberware Ceramic Knife Set

Dynamic Duo

Add these two ceramic beauties to your kitchen arsenal to take care of all the everyday slicing and dicing.

Best Overall

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Farberware is no stranger in the kitchen and has been trusted for years as a top name in American houseware. They impress yet again with this next step in cutting technology. Sharpening knives every time you turn around will be a thing of the past with these ceramic knives, as they keep their sharp cutting edge much longer than other stainless steel blades. The set includes a 5″ Santoku knife and a 3″ paring knife that are dishwasher-safe for when you’re in a hurry and don’t want to be bothered with washing.

Pros:

• Trusted houseware brand for decades
• Comes with 3” and 5” knives for extra versatility
• Dishwasher-safe for use in the top rack

Cons:

• Grippy material on the handle can feel sticky

Wacool Ceramic Knife Set

Triple Threat

Three ceramic knives give you plenty of use-value.

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This set from Wacool features three different knives: a 6″ chef’s knife, 5″ utility knife, and 4″ paring knife. They each come complete with a sheath to keep your hands safe when reaching for them. But the best part is their durability, since they won’t rust, and Wacool claims that these babies have 15 times the edge retainment of stainless steel. The blade is made of a high-quality zirconia blend that creates a ceramic knife that is strong, lightweight, and super slicey.

Pros:

• Three different sized knives for a variety of cutting needs
• Come with protective sheaths to protect your hands as well as their blades, so you can store them in a drawer without worry
• Strong, lightweight design makes them versatile and easy to use for dicing, chopping, or peeling

Cons:

• Not to be used with tough, thick, or hard foods, as these can damage the blade

Gayle’s Kitchen 4-Piece Ceramic Knife Set

For The Chef On Your List

Win over your cooking-inclined buddies with this four-piece set, and some free home-cooked dinners might be on the menu.

Great for Gifting

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If you know someone who needs some new knives, this set from Gayle’s Kitchen makes a great gift, complete with a sleek black box. The set includes a 3″, 4″, and 6″ knife as well as a matching peeler. Though many affordable knives glue their handles onto their blades, these handles are molded onto the blade itself for a superior grip that’s made to last.

Pros:

• Knives come in a beautiful gift box
• Available in multiple vibrant colors, so you can pick the best one for the lucky chef
• Molded handles for extra durability

Cons:

• Handles aren’t very soft, but they’re still easy to hold

Takiup Ceramic Knife Set

Taste the Rainbow

Make cooking more fun with these colorful knives that brighten up anyone’s kitchen.

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We know it’s what’s inside that counts, so thankfully, this knife set lives up to its looks.  This six-piece set comes with a 6″ serrated bread knife, 6″ chef knife, 5″ slicing knife, 4″ utility knife, 3″ paring knife, and a peeler. The knives are all different colors to help organize your cooking space and prevent cross-contamination. They are made from zirconium oxide and have a ceramic coating to protect them from rust as well as food odors.

Pros:

• The set comes with 6 different pieces to use in the kitchen
• The different colors help keep you organized and safe while preparing different foods
• Coated in ceramic to prevent rust

Cons:

• Not the sharpest knives we’ve seen, but you get a lot of options with this set

Kyocera Universal Knife Block Set

Sleek and Stylish

Marry form and function with this classy black four-piece set.

Chicest

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If you ever doubted that a knife set could be downright chic, look no further than the Kyocera Universal Knife Block Set. Not only are the knives themselves a modern black-on-black, but they also come with a block to store them in that serves as an impressive decor piece. The four knives in this set have blades made from black ceramic, which can stay sharp twice as long as regular ceramic blades. However, they are still lightweight and easy to clean. Speaking of easy to clean, so is the block where you’ll store the knives. It is durable and sturdy and will keep your knives safe.

Pros:

• Stylish look complements any kitchen
• Blades are made from extra strong black ceramic
• Convenient storage block holds six to eight knives

Cons:

• Easily chipped

Frequently Asked Questions

Do ceramic knives need to be sharpened?
Ceramic knives have a hardness of 9.5, and thus shouldn’t need sharpening very often. Steel knives have a hardness of 6.5 and thus require more sharpening.

What should you not do with ceramic knives?
Ceramic knives are incapable of flexing or bending the way steel knives do, so they will break if used incorrectly. You should not try to lever or twist the blade at all, nor should you attempt to crush anything with the side of the blade. Don’t use them to cut thick, tough foods like hard cheeses, melons, or large squash. Additionally, they aren’t suitable for use on any cutting surface other than plastic or wood; hard materials such as marble, glass, or stone will cause the blade to break.

Can I put my ceramic knife in the dishwasher?
While it may be dishwasher-safe, we recommend against putting any knife in the dishwasher. This causes them to move around a lot while washing and increases the chances of the knives chipping. This goes double for ceramic knives, which are lighter than steel knives and therefore more likely to be thrown around in the dishwasher.