HOBO 15-Piece Knife Set with Sharpener and Wooden Block

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Product guide

HOBO 15-Piece Knife Set with Sharpener and Wooden Block

The HOBO 15-Piece Knife Set combines six named knife types, six steak knives, kitchen scissors, a sharpener and a wooden storage block according to the listing. Its wide selection suits a kitchen that needs several blade styles in one set, but customer feedback is mixed on sharpness and rust resistance.

At a glance

The listed set includes chef, slicing, bread, santoku, utility and paring knives, plus six steak knives.
The manufacturer also lists kitchen scissors, a sharpener and a wooden stand.
The listing describes the blades as forged high-carbon stainless steel with plain edges.
Hand washing is recommended in the product description, and the listed dishwasher-safe answer is No.

Price

£67.99Save 15%

Reference price: ~~£79.99~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad assortment of knife types, with six steak knives as well as kitchen scissors and a sharpener.
A wooden stand is listed for storing the knives together.
Customer feedback reports positive impressions of appearance, weight and quality, though opinions are not uniformly positive.

Cons

The listing says the set is not dishwasher safe, so hand washing and drying are needed.
Customer feedback includes reports of rusting and criticism of material quality.
Feedback on sharpness and value is mixed.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Identity and construction
Brand	HOBO
Blade material	High Carbon Stainless Steel
Blade edge	Plain
Construction	Forged
Colour	Brown
Handle material	High-carbon,Stainless,Stainless Steel,Steel,Wood,Wooden
Dishwasher safe	No

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions listed	32 x 13.5 x 35 centimetres
Weight listed	862 Grams

Set details
Number of items	15
Named components	Chef Knife, Slicing Knife, Bread Knife, Santoku Knife, Utility Knife, Paring Knife, Kitchen Scissors, Kitchen Sharpener, 6 piece Steak Knives

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing calls the steel Japanese in promotional text, while its country-of-origin field says China. It also describes a sharpener and wooden block in product copy, but the Included Components field names neither the block nor a sharpening rod specifically. Confirm the selected listing's materials and exact package contents before purchase. The product description advises hand washing and drying.

What’s in the box

Chef knifeIncluded
Slicing knifeIncluded
Bread knifeIncluded
Santoku knifeIncluded
Utility knifeIncluded
Paring knifeIncluded
Kitchen scissorsIncluded
Kitchen sharpenerIncluded
6 steak knivesIncluded
Wooden standCheck selected pack

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Who is it for?

A good fit for

Home cooks wanting several knife styles and six steak knives in one set.
Buyers who have space for a countertop wooden knife stand and are willing to hand wash and dry the knives.

Less suited to

Buyers who need dishwasher-safe knives.
Buyers who require confirmed Japanese-made steel or consistently sharp performance.

HOBO 15-Piece Knife Set with Sharpener and Wooden Block · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 1,778 ratings

5 stars74%74%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars3%3%
1 star6%6%

Customer feedback highlights positive impressions of appearance, weight and overall quality, while sharpness and value receive mixed reactions. The supplied summary also reports material criticism and rusting concerns. These points matter for a set advertised with high-carbon stainless steel blades, especially since the listing recommends hand washing and drying. Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, but do not resolve the reported differences in experience.

Positive themes

Customers report that the set looks attractive and feels well-weighted.
Some customers describe the knives as sharp and consider the set worth the price.

Negative themes

The supplied feedback reports concerns about rusting after a period of use and criticism of the material.

Mixed feedback

Customer opinions differ on sharpness and value for money.

Frequently asked questions

What is listed in the 15-piece set?

The Included Components field names a chef, slicing, bread, santoku, utility and paring knife, kitchen scissors, a kitchen sharpener and six steak knives. The product description also mentions a wooden stand, so confirm the selected listing's package contents.

Are these knives dishwasher safe?

No. The listing says they are not dishwasher safe and recommends hand washing. Dry them after washing.

Are the knives made in Japan?

The listing identifies the blade material as high-carbon stainless steel, but promotional wording calling it Japanese conflicts with the country-of-origin field, which says China. Confirm the material and origin details if they matter to you.

What do customers say about sharpness and rust?

Feedback on sharpness is mixed, with some finding the knives sharp and others saying they are not. The supplied customer summary also reports rusting concerns, so careful washing and drying are important.