Buying individual knives lets you pick and choose the exact knives that are right for your cooking style, but often buying a complete set is a little more cost effectiveThe best advice we can offer when purchasing a set of knives is to make sure your knife block has room to grow your collection. Choosing a knife set may be the right choice for you in terms of value, but you are probably going to want to add to your set or upgrade certain often used knives.If you choose to purchase your knives individually you have the option to pick and choose the knives that are right for you. Purchasing individual knives also allows you to mix and match your set, there is no need to purchase all your knives from the same series. Maybe the right choice for your kitchen is to buy one or two top of the line knives and round out your set with a few more affordable options - you can always upgrade your knives in the future.If you are wondering what type of knife to splurge on, a good multi-purpose Chef knife is always recommended. This will be the most used knife in your kitchen and can handle a variety of chopping and slicing tasks.