imarku I-KS0135 14-Piece Japanese High-Carbon Stainless Steel Knife Set

The built-in sharpener keeps edge care close at hand, while the 14-piece imarku I-KS0135 set brings a range of blades together in one counter-top block. Its high-carbon stainless steel knives cover everyday prep, slicing and serving, so you can choose a blade suited to the task instead of relying on one all-purpose knife.

The set pairs full-tang handles with a ventilated solid-wood block in a dark brown finish. It’s a ready-to-organize approach to a kitchen knife collection, with steak knives, kitchen shears and a built-in sharpener included alongside the main knives.

The essentials

This set includes an 8-inch chef knife, 7-inch Santoku, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 5-inch utility knife and 3.5-inch paring knife. Six 4.5-inch serrated steak knives round out the selection, with kitchen shears and the block completing the 14 pieces. That spread supports tasks from chopping and smaller detail work to cutting bread and serving steak at the table.

The blades are described as high-carbon stainless steel and forged, with a 15° sharpening angle per side and a stated hardness of 56 ± 2 HRC. Full-tang construction and ergonomic handles are designed to provide a comfortable grip and balanced feel. The block’s ventilation design helps organize the knives in a dedicated place on the counter, while its wood grain adds a natural finish.

Buyer feedback often praises the sharpness, appearance and usefulness of the knives, and some appreciate the set’s weight. Views on durability and material quality are mixed, so the clearest reasons to choose this set are its range of blade types, built-in sharpener and all-in-one storage rather than a single-purpose knife.

Cleaning & care

The knives are identified as dishwasher safe, making that care option convenient after meal preparation. The set also keeps them organized in its solid-wood block between uses. For a household choosing between buying individual knives over time and setting up a broader collection at once, this combines several common kitchen tools in one coordinated set.

Usage tips

Choose the blade for the cut: use the chef knife for general chopping, the Santoku for everyday slicing and dicing, and the bread knife for crusted loaves. The paring knife suits smaller, more controlled tasks, while the slicing knife is included for serving larger cuts. Keep the serrated steak knives for plated meals, and use the kitchen shears when scissors are more practical than a blade. The built-in sharpener gives the set a convenient place for sharpening as part of regular kitchen upkeep.

A practical setup is to keep the block near the main food-preparation area, then return each knife to its place after use. This makes the different sizes easier to identify when moving between prep work and serving.

Questions before you buy

What comes in the 14-piece set? It includes six steak knives, six kitchen knives—chef, bread, slicing, Santoku, utility and paring—plus kitchen shears and a knife block with a built-in sharpener.

Are the knives dishwasher safe? Yes. The knives are described as dishwasher safe, offering a convenient cleaning option after cooking.

Does the block include a sharpener? Yes. The knife block has a built-in sharpener, so sharpening is available as part of the set rather than as a separate tool.

When it makes sense

The imarku I-KS0135 suits home cooks who want a varied knife selection stored together, with dedicated options for prep, bread, slicing and steak. Its built-in sharpener and solid-wood block make it a practical choice for setting up a kitchen or replacing a scattered collection with one organized set.