Kitchen knife sets often come with knife types you’ll never use. Most people don’t need more than a chef’s knife, paring knife, and bread knife, which makes a 12-piece set overkill. However, if you’ll use a boning, fillet knife, utility knife, and several sized paring knives, a set of high-quality knives is worth it. You may also want a matching set that includes a knife sharpener, serrated knife, and kitchen shears. Otherwise, you’re better off investing in higher quality but a fewer number of knives.