For most knives, cleaning them in your dishwasher is tantamount to simply throwing them in the garbage. That’s because with all the shifting and movement that occurs during a wash cycle, the edges can dull considerably.
Also, dishwasher detergent tends to be abrasive which is also murder on your knife’s sharp edges. But cleaning whole knife sets every week can be a tedious chore. So in today’s article we are going to be highlighting the 7 best dishwasher safe knife sets.
HENCKELS Silvercap Knife Block Set
Editors’ Choice: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
So what makes this kitchen knife set dishwasher safe? How about a micro serrated edge? Not only is this beautiful Henckels knife set dishwasher safe; it never needs sharpening either. The micro serrated stainless steel keeps a sharp edge no matter how you use them.
This is a set of 14 knives that includes a 3 and 4 inch parer, a 5 inch serrated knife, a 5 inch knife, an 8 inch knife, six steak knives, scissors and a hardwood block holder.
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Signature Starter Knife Set
Editors’ Choice: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
This is another set of dishwasher safe kitchen knives from Henckels. The set comes with an 8” chef’s knife, a 4” paring knife and a 6” utility knife. These knives are dishwasher safe thanks to a 57 Rockwell hardness rating and the ice-tempered Friodur blades.
The handles feature three classic rivets and bear a red and white Henckels logo. They are made of a hard yet ergonomic polymer and feel very light in the hand. This lightness is due in part to the one-piece blade construction.
Wusthof Classic Knives Cutlery Set
Editors’ Choice: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
This dishwasher safe knife set from Wuthof comes with every blade you will need in the kitchen including an 8 inch bread knife, an 8 inch cook’s knife, 8” carving knife, 6” utility knife, a 3.5” paring knife and four 4.5” steak knives.
These blades score a 58 on the Rockwell hardness scale so they will stay sharp for as long as you own them. They are made form high-carbon stainless steel and crafted at the German-based Wusthof manufacturing facility.
Richardson Sheffield 15-Piece Cucina Knife Set
Editors’ Choice: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
This 15-piece cutlery set from Richard Sheffield includes everything you will need to carve large cuts of meat, dice vegetables or cute fine slices of cheese. There’s a paring knife a bread knife, a sharpener a carving fork and a pair of kitchen shears as well.
The blades are made of high-grade stainless steel and the ergonomic handles feature the classic 3-rivet build and design.
Gibson Winsted Collection Oster Knife Set
Editors’ Choice: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
If you are looking for a comprehensive set of stainless steel knives that are also dishwasher safe, this is the set you need. It includes a santaku knife, 8” chef’s knife, 8” carving knife, a 6” cleaver, 6” chef’s knife, three paring knives, a 6” utility knife, 3.5” paring knife, 8” bread knife, 6” boning knife, eight steak knives, 6” carving fork, kitchen shears and a blade sharpener.
Plus, the slotted block it comes with features a rubber base that rotates – making it easy to grab the blade you need wherever you are in the kitchen.
Sunbeam Durant 14 Piece Cutlery Block Set
Editors’ Choice: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
This set of dishwasher safe knives had the most comfortable handles of any of the other sets on our list. They are made of polypropylene that are soft to the touch while providing lots of grip which is handy when you are making tough cuts.
These are stainless steel knives that have micro serrated edges so they are safe to use in the dishwasher and you will never need to sharpen them.
Richardson Sheffield 10-Piece Cucina Knife Set
Editors’ Choice: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
You get all the same high-end features in this set as you do with the previous Richard Sheffield set on our list but in a more compact set. This is a set of 10 pieces as opposed to 15. What’s missing are a couple steak knives, the sharpener, the utility knife and carving fork.
But as you can imagine, this more succinct version is more affordable. Plus, the smaller set size may be more appealing to you if you have limited counter space.
Dishwasher Safe Knife Set Buying Guide
If you are thinking of buying a dishwasher safe knife set, why not get the best dishwasher safe knife set possible? Here are a few tips to help you with that.
Micro Serration
Micro serrated blades tend to last very long even if you use them in the dishwasher. But if you can’t find a knife set you like with this feature, try to look for…
High Rockwell Rating
For dishwasher use, we recommend choosing a set of knives that score a 57 or higher on the Rockwell hardness scale.
Good Warranty
The sad truth is that even when manufacturers say their blades are dishwasher safe, they could just mean they will hold up in the dishwasher for a few years. That’s why, if you can, choose a set that has a lifetime or at least a multi-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who makes the best dishwasher safe knife set?
A: Henckels and Wusthof typically make high-rated knife sets that can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Q: Why is it unsafe to use regular knives in the dishwasher?
A: It’s not necessarily unsafe to use common knives in the dishwasher. The problem is that dishwashers are usually rough on the edge of most knives. So your knives will likely become dull before their time if you clean them in the dishwasher.
Q: What’s the difference between serrated knives and smooth knives?
A: Serrated knives are designed to help tear through the food. That’s why steak knives are usually serrated. They don’t produce a clean cut. Non-serrated knives are used when a clean cut is needed. For instance, when cutting cheese or vegetables.
Some Final Advice
We covered a lot of the best dishwasher safe knife sets in our article. And they are all different sizes. But which set you choose should depend on what your slicing needs are. You may not need a full set of steak knives or a carving knife – but you also may.
So be sure to keep your cutlery needs and your tendencies in the kitchen firmly in mind as you make your way through our list.
