Here at The Blogger Next Dior it’s all about loving YOUR life and living YOUR style! And y’all know I love all things beautiful and even more so when those beautiful things are affordable.

In today’s post I’m discussing the most aesthetically pleasing knife set everyone needs in their kitchen and the break down of each knife’s purpose. Did I mention this gorgeous knife set is only $50?! Definitely a great gift to give this upcoming holiday season.

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I first fell in love with the brand Thyme & Table back in early 2020 when I saw an Instagram post about the brand’s gold cooking utensils. I immediately made my way to my nearest Wal-Mart to purchase the sauce ladle, slotted turner, serving spoon and measuring cups. To this day I get so excited every time I use them because they add a touch of luxury to the often mundane task of cooking. If any of these items come back in stock, I will be sure to update this post in the future.

My second Thyme & Table purchase was a few months later during the height of the pandemic. Think Summer 2020 and everyone is heavy on the “social distancing”and “staying home whenever possible.” I was in the mood to add a little pizazz to my home-cooked meals with some fun dinnerware. When I saw yet another Instagram post about this Thyme & Table dinnerware set, it was an instant “Add to Cart for Store Pick-up” moment. The black and white palette gives “classic” while the geometric print makes my eclectic soul jump for joy.

But the 13-piece stainless steel knife set from Thyme & Table? MY ABSOLUTE FAVE! Once again the Instagram algorithm got my spidey senses to tingling but luckily at that time Mother’s Day was right around the corner. When my sisters asked what it was I wanted for that day, I quickly sent a screenshot of these beautiful matte black knives.

Don’t let the $50 price tag fool you. From the acacia storage block to the ergonomic handles, the quality is there. Photos can’t do them justice. In person they are absolutely breath taking. I feel like the chef I am destined to be (I plan to attend someone’s culinary school one day) every time I use one to dice an onion or butterfly a chicken breast.

As we all know handwashing is best for cutlery. The heat and pressure of the dishwasher can dull the knives and strip them of any type of coating. When hand washing the knives, don’t be like me and become lazy to properly drying your knives immediately after. You will need to do so to avoid those unsightly water spots.

Now that I’ve fan girl-ed enough over this Thyme & Table knife set, the teacher in me would like to give a mini lesson on each knife (and tool) and its purpose…

The Big Three: Santoku, Chef’s and Carving

The Santoku knife, when translated means “three virtues” is best for mincing, dicing and slicing of more delicate items like fruit, vegetables, herbs and fish.

The Chef’s knife can be used for the same purposes as the Santoku but it is better suited for more dense items such as red meat, melons and hearty root vegetables like squash.

The Carving knife is just what its name states. A holiday favorite for carving the perfect slice of Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham.

For the Table: Steak

The Steak knife is used at the dinner table when serving items that need cutting while eating. i.e. steak (duh!) chicken, and burgers.

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The Babies of the Bunch: Utility and Pairing

The utility knife mimics the purpose of the Chef’s knife. Some may argue it is best for smaller items (think along the lines of garlic, shallots, etc.) but that may just be personal preference.

The Pairing knife is great for attention to details. Peeling, segmenting, trimming, hulling fruit and vegetables would call for the use of the pairing knife. Scouring items such as breads and pies before baking or meats before grilling are other great ways to use this particular knife.

The Honing rod is used for straightening the edges of your knives. It does NOT sharpen your knives. According to this article from Bon Appetit:

“You can think of it like cutting your fingernails versus filing them. “Cutting (sharpening) reestablishes a new edge,” explains Hannah Cheng, one of the sisters behind Mimi Cheng’s in New York. “Whereas filing (honing) smooths out that edge.” In other words, if your knife edge is pretty sharp, honing can help keep it that way.”