One of the best-kept secrets some chefs won't admit is that you don't need to shell out the big bucks for a good knife set.

If you're an avid home cook, you seriously need to invest in a quality knife set to make all of your dream dishes come true.

Here’s what professional chefs recommend when shopping for a knife set. You don’t need a massive block of knives to cook well ...

When it comes to knife sets specifically ... ones that come with sharpening tools or blocks and ones that don’t. I also made sure that none have truly unnecessary pieces — but if you ...