The Amazon Basics 18-piece knife set helps facilitate gourmet results, whether cooking for one or for a crowd. The popular all-purpose chef's knife features a curved blade for chopping with more of a rocking motion, while the equally convenient Santoku knife lends itself well to up and down chopping with its straighter blade. Both knives offer a wide blade surface for conveniently scooping up chopped veggies or minced herbs and transporting them quickly from a cutting board to a pot or pan on the stovetop.