Yabano 16-Piece Kitchen Knife Set with Wooden Block, X50Cr15 Steel and Sharpener

A kitchen with a few everyday prep needs calls for a different set-up from one where several people cook or serve at once. The Yabano set takes the broader approach: it brings together several knife styles, six steak knives, scissors, a sharpener and a block, so the main pieces can be stored together.

The blades are described as forged X50Cr15 high-carbon stainless steel, with a stated hardness of HRC57 and hand-sharpened edges of 16–18° per side. Those details help identify what you are buying, but they do not replace good care: the maker advises cleaning the knives after use and keeping them dry.

Product specs

• Name: Yabano 16-piece kitchen knife set
• Material: X50Cr15 high-carbon stainless steel
• What’s included: Knife block, chef knife, carving knife, Santoku knife, bread knife, utility knife, six steak knives, two paring knives, scissors and sharpener
• Dimensions: 36 x 25 x 15 centimetres
• Weight: 3.57 kilograms
• Colour: Black, silver
• Dishwasher safe: Listed as yes

How to use it

The assortment covers a range of routine jobs rather than centring on one specialist blade. The chef, utility and Santoku knives provide different options for general preparation, the bread knife is there for slicing bread, while the carving knife and paring knives add alternatives for serving and smaller tasks. Six steak knives make the set useful when setting the table for a group, and the scissors and sharpener round out the contents.

The block gives the knives a dedicated place on the worktop, which may suit a kitchen where drawers are already busy. Although the set is listed as dishwasher safe, its care guidance also recommends cleaning promptly, drying thoroughly and using non-abrasive cleaners. That advice is worth following if you want to look after the blades, rather than treating dishwasher suitability as a reason to leave them wet after a cycle.

Who it’s for

This set is aimed at someone furnishing a kitchen or replacing several knives at once, especially if having the main pieces stored together is more useful than selecting each knife separately. The six steak knives are a practical inclusion for shared meals, while the sharpener gives the set a way to maintain an edge as it is used.

It makes sense if you want a ready-made spread of knife types for everyday cooking and serving. Better avoided if you already own most of these pieces and would rather choose only a particular knife or handle style, the fixed assortment may then add items you do not need. The listed dimensions and weight are also useful to consider when deciding whether the block will suit your available storage or worktop space.

Questions before you buy

What comes in the set? It includes a block, six named knife styles, six steak knives, two paring knives, scissors and a sharpener, making 16 pieces in total.

Can the knives go in the dishwasher? The product details say yes. The care guidance nevertheless recommends cleaning after use and drying the knives, so follow that advice as part of regular maintenance.

Does it include a sharpener? Yes. A sharpener is listed among the 16 pieces, alongside the scissors and knives.

Should you buy it?

Choose the Yabano set if you need a broad assortment in one purchase, value having a block for storage and expect to use several of the included knife types. It offers a different buying approach from assembling a kitchen knife collection piece by piece. The main decision is whether this particular mix suits your cooking: the block, steak knives and sharpener are useful inclusions, but the set is less compelling if you only need one replacement knife. Its steel and edge details are clearly stated, everyday care still matters, particularly keeping the blades clean and dry.