People often wonder whether they should spend the money to purchase a complete knife set, or whether they're better of purchasing one knife at a time as needed.
I solved that dilemma by purchasing a small 7-piece Wusthof knife set that came with a block that has slots for about a dozen knives (plus steel and scissors). This gave me a good starter set and allowed me to add individual knives once I got a better idea of what knives I would actually need and use regularly.
There are many great deals on eBay for Wusthof knife sets. Whether you want to start with a small set of 2 or 3 basic knives and grow from there, or start bigger with a 10-, 11- or 13-piece set, you're sure to find the right set at the right price. Knife sets also make great wedding and shower gifts. Any bride will appreciate the thoughtfulness of a top-quality set of knives from Wusthof. Whatever your budget, you can find a knife set to match and give a gift that will be used daily and appreciated for the rest of her life.