Kitchen Devils Control Starter Set

The Kitchen Devils Control Starter Set packs three of the most-used knives in any kitchen into one box: a paring knife, a multi-purpose knife and a small cook's knife. All three come from the Kitchen Devils Control range, which means ergonomic handles with a finger stop and soft-grip sections, and taper ground blades made from Japanese steel. It is fully dishwasher safe and every knife in the set carries a 15 year guarantee.

Key features

• Three knife set: paring knife, multi-purpose knife and small cook's knife in one pack
• Control range ergonomic handles with a large finger stop and soft-grip sections for a secure hold
• Taper ground blades made from Japanese steel for a sharp, long-lasting edge
• Dishwasher safe for quick everyday cleaning
• 15 year Kitchen Devils guarantee on every knife in the set
• Ideal starter kit for a new kitchen, student flat or as a gift

What this knife set is best for

This set covers the three jobs most home cooks reach for a knife to do every day. The paring knife handles peeling and small detail cuts, the multi-purpose knife takes on tomatoes, fruit and general slicing, and the small cook's knife covers everyday chopping. Use the set for:

• Peeling and coring apples, potatoes and other fruit and veg with the paring knife
• Slicing tomatoes, citrus and soft-skinned fruit with the multi-purpose knife
• Everyday chopping, dicing and mincing with the small cook's knife
• Setting up a first knife roll for a new kitchen without buying each knife separately

If you want a larger blade for bigger vegetables and joints once you have settled in, the Kitchen Devils large cook's knife is a natural next purchase, and the Control bread knife fills the one obvious gap this starter set leaves.

How to use and care for the set

1. Match the knife to the task: paring knife for peeling and small cuts, multi-purpose knife for fruit and veg, small cook's knife for general chopping.
2. Always cut on a wooden or plastic board rather than glass, stone or ceramic, which will blunt the edges quickly.
3. All three knives are dishwasher safe, but hand washing and drying straight after use helps the edges stay sharper for longer.
4. Rinse and dry promptly after cutting acidic foods such as lemons or tomatoes.
5. Store the set in a block, on a magnetic rail or in knife guards so the blades do not knock against other cutlery in a drawer.

Frequently asked questions

What three knives are included in the Kitchen Devils Control Starter Set?

The set contains a Control range paring knife, a Control range multi-purpose knife and a small cook's knife, giving you the three blades most home cooks use most often in one pack.

Can I buy the knives in the Control Starter Set separately?

Yes. We stock the Kitchen Devils Paring Knife and the Kitchen Devils Multi Purpose Knife, 15 year guarantee individually, so you can replace or add to the set without buying the whole thing again.

Is the Kitchen Devils Control Starter Set dishwasher safe?

Yes, all three knives in the set are dishwasher safe. For the best long-term edge, we would still recommend hand washing and drying them straight after use where you can.

What is the difference between the Control Starter Set and Kitchen Devils Lifestyle knives?

The Control range used in this set has a chunkier ergonomic handle with a finger stop and soft-grip sections, plus a 15 year guarantee. The Lifestyle range has a slimmer, one-piece moulded handle and a 10 year guarantee. Both use sharp, hard-wearing blades; the choice comes down to handle feel and guarantee length.

Does the Control Starter Set come with a knife block?

No, this set is the three knives only, without a block. If you would like a block as well, our Kitchen Devils Knife Block Set is a separate product.

Is the Control Starter Set a good first knife set for a new kitchen?

Yes. Between the paring knife, multi-purpose knife and small cook's knife, this set covers peeling, fruit and veg prep, and everyday chopping, which makes it a practical, affordable way to kit out a first kitchen, student flat or spare kitchen in one purchase.

Technical specification

More Kitchen Devils knives

• Kitchen Devils Paring Knife
• Kitchen Devils Multi Purpose Knife, 15 year guarantee
• Kitchen Devils Small Cook's Knife
• Kitchen Devils Bread Knife, 15 year guarantee
• Kitchen Devils Knife Block Set