# Amazon Basics 12-Piece Knife Set, 6 Knives and 6 Covers

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-kitchen-knives/amazon-basics-12-piece
Ranked #1 in "Best Kitchen Knives 2026: The Hardness Nobody Publishes": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-kitchen-knives

- Price: £16.19 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-12)
- Amazon rating: 4.7 from 25,688 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01B3GARVG?tag=ranked10-21

The Amazon Basics 12-piece set costs £16.19 and is rated 4.7 stars from 25,688 ratings, with six knives and six matching covers.

It takes first place because it has the largest sample here and the lowest price per blade, while its own description makes clear that half of the twelve pieces are sheaths.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Ratings | 4.7 from 25,688 |
| Pieces | 12, being 6 knives and 6 covers |
| Blade material | Stainless steel |
| Blade length | 6 Inches |
| Item weight | 671 g for the set |
| Price | £16.19 |

## Questions people ask

**How many knives do I get?**

Six, plus six covers, from a set described as twelve pieces.

**Is the steel hard?**

The listing says stainless steel and gives no hardness figure.

**Can they go in a dishwasher?**

No, the listing says they are not dishwasher safe.

**Are they sharp?**

Buyers describe them as very sharp, though the steel is basic.

**Why is it first?**

Because the sample is enormous, the price per knife is the lowest here and the covers are included.

**How many ratings does it have?**

25688 at the time of collection, averaging 4.7 stars, with 82 per cent five-star and 1 per cent one-star.