This 13-piece knife set is 64% off and it covers every cut

I have a complicated relationship with knife sets. On one hand, I’ve been burned by flimsy bundles that look good in the store but feel like toys the second they hit a cutting board.

On the other hand, I firmly believe no one should have to spend three figures to chop an onion without fear. So, when I saw the13-piece Astercook knife set on sale for under $18, I perked up — not because I expect it to be a miracle, but because I’m deeply curious how far practicality can stretch at this price point.

Astercook 13-Piece Knife Set

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The Astercook 13-Piece Knife Set includes a full lineup of stainless steel kitchen staples — chef’s knife, bread knife, slicing knife, utility knife, paring knife, kitchen shears, blade guards, and more — designed for everyday prep. The knives feature corrosion-resistant stainless steel blades and ergonomic handles meant to balance comfort with control.

Protective blade covers add a practical safety element for drawer storage, making this set especially appealing for small kitchens, apartments, dorms, or anyone avoiding countertop blocks. At under $18, it’s positioned as an accessible, all-in-one solution rather than a specialty investment.

After some digging, I find this set squarely in the category of actually useful buys with wildly low price tags. This isn’t a “treat yourself” splurge or a generational heirloom situation, but it is a reset for your next year of cooking.

And frankly, a kitchen essential that doesn’t require you to romanticize it to warrant buying it is refreshing to me. I don’t have to dive deep into some overwrought origin story or do any pricing gymnastics. This set is just a clean, complete set designed to get people cooking again without making them feel irresponsible for clicking “add to cart.”

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This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to chef-approved gourmet meal kits to the full suite of Ninja appliances. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.