Performer 2-Piece Starter Set

I've been cutting through everything from butternut squash to ripe tomatoes, and that DLC coating really does glide through without any drag. The starter set gives you the two knives I reach for most often.

The DLC coating on this starter set makes cutting even the most stubborn ingredients feel completely effortless. I was surprised how easily it sliced through hard cheese and ripe tomatoes with the same smooth motion.

Slicing through a butternut squash used to feel like a workout, but this thing cut it like it was soft butter. The diamond-like carbon coating really does make a difference — food barely clings to the blade. I've been reaching for it over my old knives every single night.