Product Review · Kitchen Knife Sets · #9 Ranked
McCook 15-Piece Block Set
15-piece block set with built-in sharpener · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 80
McCook's 15-piece set is the best value in the category at $64.99, and the rubric gives it Value 92, Features 86 and Satisfaction 92 from a 4.6-star average over 36,254 ratings, the largest sample here. The built-in sharpener in the cherry wood block is the only one in this group. Warranty is the caveat at 55. McCook's own site lists a one-year warranty, while every other set here carries lifetime coverage. Quality at 68 reflects a budget brand without the track record of Cuisinart or Henckels. For $25.00 less than the Cuisinart C77SS-15PK 15-Piece, you give up a lot of warranty.
What you're getting
- Knives: 8-inch chef, 8-inch slicing, 5-inch santoku, 5.5-inch serrated utility
- Also: 5-inch fine-edge utility and 3.5-inch paring knife
- Six 4.5-inch serrated steak knives and 2 pairs of kitchen shears
- High-carbon stainless steel, HRC 57 plus or minus 2
- 15-degree edge; built-in sharpener in the block
- Full-tang stainless steel construction
- Cherry wood block, 14.3 x 8.7 x 6.1 in
- 1-year warranty vs lifetime on the other nine sets
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 15 pieces incl. 6 steak knives
- Built-in block sharpener
- 1-year warranty
- Price$64.99
- Tier15-piece block set with built-in sharpener
- Category rank#9 of 10
Should you buy the McCook 15-Piece Block Set?
The McCook 15-Piece Block Set is for a budget buyer who wants every knife in one block and a sharpener that needs no skill. At $64.99 it ranks #9 of 10 in our Kitchen Knife Sets category, held back by a one-year warranty. It is a sensible starter or gift set. If you can spend $25.00 more, the Cuisinart C77SS-15PK 15-Piece adds a lifetime warranty and a higher rating; for forged blades, the Mercer Genesis M20000 6-Piece is $129.00.
Where it earns its score
- Value is 92. $64.99 for 15 pieces, including six steak knives and two pairs of shears, is the lowest cost per piece here.
- Built-in sharpener. A pull-through slot in the block gives quick touch-ups without a separate steel or stone.
- 36,254 ratings. The largest rating count in the category, at 4.6 stars, for a Satisfaction score of 92.
- 15-degree edge. The listing specs a 15-degree edge on high-carbon stainless steel rated HRC 57 plus or minus 2.
What to know first
- Warranty is the lowest factor at 55. McCook lists a one-year warranty, versus lifetime coverage on the other nine sets.
- Pull-through sharpeners remove metal. Frequent use of the block slot wears blades faster than a honing steel, so use it only when the edge feels dull.
- Budget brand. Quality scores 68; McCook lacks the long service record of Cuisinart, Henckels or Mercer.
Our verdict
The McCook 15-Piece Block Set scores 80, a Good Buy and #9 in our Kitchen Knife Sets category, on Value (92), Satisfaction (92) and Features (86). Buy it if $64.99 is your ceiling and you want a sharpener built in. The one-year warranty is the weak point; the Cuisinart C77SS-15PK 15-Piece (85) adds lifetime coverage for $25.00 more.
Cuisinart C77SS-15PK 15-Piece
Questions buyers ask
Does the McCook knife block really sharpen knives?
Yes. The block has an integrated sharpener; pull a plain-edge knife through it for a quick touch-up.
What is the McCook knife set warranty?
McCook's site lists a one-year warranty on its knife sets.
Are McCook knives dishwasher safe?
The listing does not claim dishwasher safety, so hand wash and dry the knives to protect the edges.
Ready to check it out?
McCook 15-Piece Block Set · ViperScore 80 · Good Buy · $64.99
How the other 9 kitchen knife sets scored
87Mercer Genesis M20000 6-Piece
85Cuisinart C77SS-15PK 15-Piece
84Zwilling Pro 7-Piece
84Wüsthof Classic 7-Piece
83Henckels Statement 15-Piece
83Zwilling Four Star 8-Piece
82Global G-2338 3-Piece
82Shun Classic 6-Piece
80HexClad Damascus 6-Piece
Get the ViperScore on this week's Amazon deals
One short email a week: the best-scoring products that are actually on sale, and nothing else. No spam. Unsubscribe any time.