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Compare the top 3 knife blocks in Australia 2026
3 knife block picks for Australian buyers, compared side by side: Farberware 15-Piece Triple for the budget buy; Global Ikasu V 5-Piece Knife for the best-value most-households pick; MasterChef Knife Block Set of 6 for the segment ceiling.
Read the full editorial guidePREMIUM PICK
MasterChef Knife Block Set of 6
Best for most first-home buyers, a universal block with six everyday knives
$88.17
Knives included6 plus block
Block typeUniversal soft-grip
Blade finishNon-stick coated
Value for moneyExcellent
Top pickUniversal block
- Six hand-sharpened stainless steel knives, chef, carving, bread, santoku, utility and paring
- Universal block with a flexible soft spaghetti interior that fits and protects any blade
- Non-stick coated blades for easy slicing and added corrosion resistance
Why we picked this
The do-everything pick most first-home buyers should buy: six hand-sharpened knives covering every everyday task, held in a universal block whose soft spaghetti interior grips any blade you drop in, so it never look…VALUE PICK
Global Ikasu V 5-Piece Knife Block Set
Best premium block, Made in Japan with a lifetime reputation
$259.00
Blade steelCROMOVA 18, Japan
Edge angle15 degrees, very sharp
Block materialBamboo
Value for moneyBuy-it-for-life
Premium pickMade in Japan
- CROMOVA 18 stainless steel that retains a razor edge and resists rust and corrosion
- Acute 15 degree cutting edge, ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56 to C58
- Seamless one-piece construction with no food or dirt traps for hygiene
Why we picked this
The pick if you want a knife block you buy once and keep for decades: Global is the Made-in-Japan name professional kitchens trust, and the Ikasu V pairs four CROMOVA 18 stainless knives with a clean bamboo block. T…BUDGET PICK
Farberware 15-Piece Triple Riveted Knife Block Set
Best budget, a full block plus shears and a sharpening steel for less
$93.45
Pieces included15 plus block
Blade steelHigh carbon stainless
ExtrasShears and steel
Value for moneyLowest-priced full set
Budget pick15 pieces
- 15 pieces including chef, slicing, Santoku, utility and paring knives plus six steak knives
- High carbon stainless steel blades with triple-riveted ergonomic handles
- All-purpose shears and a sharpening steel included for everyday upkeep
Why we picked this
The lowest-priced way to fill a kitchen with everything a new household needs: 15 pieces including six steak knives, kitchen shears and a sharpening steel, all in a wood block, for less than the price of a single pr…Which one should you buy?
The MasterChef Knife Block Set is the do-everything pick most first-home buyers should buy: six hand-sharpened knives in a soft-grip universal block for under $90, with a 4.6 Amazon AU rating across 615 reviews. Want a knife block that lasts decades? The Global Ikasu V is made in Japan with CROMOVA 18 steel and a 25-year reputation behind it. On the tightest budget the Farberware 15-Piece gives you a full block, shears and a sharpening steel for the lowest spend.
For full context on why we ranked these the way we did, what alternatives we considered (and rejected), and the broader buying-guide framework, read the full Best Knife Block Australia 2026.
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