Forget the knife block full of a dozen varieties you’ll never use: this set of three can handle anything. A chef’s knife is your kitchen’s secret weapon — the right size and weight for both everyday ingredient prep and carving a whole roast chicken. The other two shine in more specialized moments: the long serrated knife for slicing through a crusty loaf (or particularly juicy summertime tomato), and the petty knife for smaller, more delicate cuts. Add a sturdy maple cutting board from our collaboration with beloved maker John Boos & Co. and you’ll never shy away from a chopping challenge again.