"Replaced a drawer of mismatched knives with this one block. The whole counter looks intentional now, and the chef knife glides through everything. The steak knives were the surprise — guests noticed."
Why the set
Kinder to a sharp edge
Wudy Kitchen
A solid black walnut cutting board with a close grain that is easy on knife edges, offered in a large or small size.
A hard surface gives your knife nowhere to go, so the edge rolls over instead of biting. Black walnut is dense enough for daily prep but gives slightly under the blade, which helps an edge last longer between sharpenings.
The wood is dark with a close grain running through it, which makes this a board you leave out on the counter. The small size is handy for a lemon and a paring knife by the stove, and the large one takes a full prep session or a spread of cheese.
It suits cooks who want a wooden board that looks good on display. A little mineral oil keeps the walnut looking rich.
Hand-wash in warm water with mild soap and dry on edge. Rub in food-safe mineral oil about once a month, or when the wood looks pale. Never soak it or put it in the dishwasher.


Why the set
Why the set
"Replaced a drawer of mismatched knives with this one block. The whole counter looks intentional now, and the chef knife glides through everything. The steak knives were the surprise — guests noticed."
"Three months of daily cooking and the edges still hold. The block sharpening is genuinely useful — I stopped reaching for a separate steel. Balanced, clean release, and it looks the part in white."
"Beautiful set and the grip stays comfortable through long prep. The knives go straight into the dishwasher, and the block keeps every piece in order. The matched steak knives finish the set well."
The block has ceramic honing slots. As you draw a knife out or return it, the edge passes across the sharpener — maintaining day-to-day sharpness. For a full re-grind, use a whetstone a few times a year.
Yes. The knives and shears are dishwasher-safe. Secure them on the top rack and dry them fully before storage. Wipe the self-sharpening block clean and keep it out of the dishwasher.
Only the finish. Both are the same 16-piece high-carbon German steel set with the same block and board — choose the one that matches your counter.
Orders ship within 24 hours with tracked delivery, and the tracking code lands in your inbox. Delivery windows are calculated for your address at checkout.
Open a return from your account within 30 days and a prepaid label is emailed to you. Refunds are issued within 3 business days of the set reaching our warehouse.
One block, ready when you are