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Of everything Syokami sells, the Modern Japanese Knife Block Set has the most reviews behind it. The 14-piece set costs $129.99, down from $159.99, and buyers rate it 98% positive in 41 reviews.
We went through the spec sheet and the pattern in the reviews to see whether that score holds up.
Every Piece in the Set
The set holds 14 pieces without any filler. Here is the full list:
- 5-inch utility knife
- 7-inch santoku
- 8-inch chef knife
- 8-inch carving knife
- 8-inch bread knife
- Six 5-inch steak knives
- Kitchen shears
- Sharpening steel
- Magnetic knife holder
That makes for a genuinely complete kitchen lineup. Many starter sets leave out the bread knife or the sharpening steel, and this one includes both.
Build and Design
- Blades: forged high-carbon stainless steel
- Holder: magnetic, with a downward center of gravity so the block does not tip when you pull a knife out
- Weight: the complete set comes to about 4.67 kg
- Colors: Red and Black
- Production: Syokami describes 56 steps for each knife
What Buyers and Outside Reviewers Say
A 98% positive score from 41 reviews is strong. It also fits the independent coverage we found for this style of set.
A third-party review aggregator looked at feedback on dozens of boxed knife sets and gave this style of set a 95% positive score. It described the blades as sturdy, sharp and durable, with 94% agreement.
It also said the ergonomic dot-hole handles cut down on hand fatigue during long cutting sessions, with 93% agreement.
The same review reports that the knives cut through nuts, bone, dense vegetables and thick meats with little strain. That fits the Rockwell hardness of 56+ that Syokami lists for the steel.
Keeping the Blades in Shape
High-carbon stainless steel needs hand-washing rather than a trip through the dishwasher.
The included sharpening steel is for regular honing between uses, not for full resharpening.
Where It Sits in Syokami’s Range
This set lands in the middle of Syokami’s own catalog.
The Foldable Magnetic Block Set costs $108.99. That one is a lower-priced 7-piece option aimed at smaller kitchens.
The Kitchen Knife Set of 14 costs $199.99 and comes with a block that rotates 360°. It is the upgrade for anyone who wants a display that swivels.
The 14-piece Modern set strikes the balance. It has the full piece count, a mid-range price and more reviews than either of the other two.
Who Should Buy This Set
Buy it if you want a single box covering steak knives, utility, santoku, bread, carving and chef knives, with no need to buy pieces one at a time. Within Syokami’s lineup, it is the simplest pick.
A 98% approval score from a genuine review count, plus a lifetime warranty and a 90-day return window, makes this a low-risk way to try Syokami.