Part of Viners’ everyday kitchen range, this Speckle 5-piece set pairs a small selection of stainless-steel knives with a plastic chopping board. It’s the sort of bundle that competes with supermarket “starter sets” and basic block sets, aimed at covering the core jobs without taking up much drawer space.

Who is this set for?

If you mainly cook at home and want the essentials in one go, the mix here makes sense: a chef’s knife for most prep, a smaller chef’s knife for tighter work, a bread knife for crusty loaves, plus utility and paring knives for quick slicing and peeling. The included plastic board is useful as a spare or for keeping raw and ready-to-eat foods separate, though it won’t feel as substantial as a thicker wooden board.

• 5 knives: chef, small chef, bread, utility and paring
• Stainless-steel blades for everyday corrosion resistance
• Plastic cutting board included for basic prep and easy cleaning