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Best Knife Sets in NZ — Victory, Chef, Butcher & Fishing Knife Sets Compared
Best Knife Sets in NZ — The Complete Buyer's Guide
A great knife set saves you money, gives you matched blades that work together, and makes sure you've got the right tool for every job — whether that's filleting a fresh snapper, breaking down a deer, or prepping dinner. At Action Outdoors we stock knife sets for anglers, hunters, butchers, chefs, and home cooks — here's how to choose the right one.
Why Buy a Knife Set Instead of Individual Knives?
- Better value — sets are typically 20–30% cheaper than buying each knife separately
- Matched quality — same steel, same handles, same brand warranty across all blades
- Complete coverage — no gaps in your kit; you get every blade you need in one purchase
- Great gifts — knife sets make excellent presents for fishermen, hunters, and home cooks
🎣 Fishing Knife Sets
If you're an angler, you know the frustration of trying to fillet fish with the wrong knife. A proper fishing knife set gives you flexible fillet blades, a bait knife, and usually a sharpening tool — everything you need at the boat ramp or on the beach.
Our Top Fishing Sets
| Set | Includes | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Fishing Set 6 Piece | 3 fillet knives + bait knife + steel + roll | $319.99 | Serious anglers wanting a complete kit |
| Victory Fisherman's Set with Sharpener | Fillet knives + sharpening steel | $300.00 | All-in-one boat & beach fishing kit |
| Victory High-Vis Hunting & Fishing Set | Skinning + boning + fillet knives (orange) | $289.99 | Combo hunters & anglers |
Why Victory? Victory Knives are made in New Zealand with German stainless steel blades. Their fish knives are the go-to choice for NZ commercial fishermen — flexible enough for clean fillets, tough enough for daily use in salt water.
🦌 Hunting Knife Sets
Field dressing a deer or pig requires specific blade shapes — a skinning knife for hide removal, a boning knife for detail work, and sometimes a breaking knife for larger joints.
Our Top Hunting Sets
| Set | Includes | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Hunting Set Blue | Skinning + boning + utility knives | $215.00 | Deer stalkers & pig hunters |
| Victory High-Vis Set (Orange) | Hunting + fishing knives in high-vis orange | $289.99 | Safety-conscious hunters |
Pro tip: High-vis orange handles aren't just for looks — they're much harder to lose in long grass, scrub, or a pile of gear. Well worth the investment for bush hunting.
🥩 Butcher Knife Sets
Whether you're a home butcher processing your own game, or a professional, a proper butcher set includes boning, skinning, breaking, and cimeter (scimitar) knives. Victory's butcher sets are the same blades used in NZ commercial meat plants.
Our Butcher Sets
| Set | Steel Type | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Carbon Butchers Set | High carbon steel | $348.00 | Professional butchers wanting superior edge retention |
| Victory Skinning/Boning Set (Hollow Ground) | Stainless steel | $226.00 | Home butchers & game processors |
| Victory Butchers Set | German stainless | $245.00 | All-round butchery — bone to BBQ |
| Victory Butcher & BBQ Gold Set | German stainless | $235.00 | BBQ enthusiasts & home butchers |
Carbon vs stainless? Carbon steel holds a sharper edge longer and is preferred by professionals — but it requires more care (dry after use, oil occasionally). Stainless steel is lower maintenance and better for wet environments.
👨🍳 Chef & Kitchen Knife Sets
A great kitchen knife set covers all your daily food prep — from dicing onions to slicing bread to carving a roast.
Our Kitchen Sets
| Set | Includes | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Chef's Kitchen Set | Chef's, santoku, bread, utility, paring | $275.00 | Serious home cooks |
| Victory Pink Set | 5 essential kitchen knives (pink handles) | $249.00 | Style-conscious cooks & colour-coded kitchens |
| Victory Purple Food Prep Set | 5 essential kitchen knives (purple handles) | $225.00 | Allergen-safe colour coding & food prep |
Colour-coded handles aren't just pretty — in commercial food prep, different colours indicate different food types (e.g., purple for allergen-free prep). Victory's coloured sets make this easy even in a home kitchen.
💰 Budget Knife Sets — China-Sourced Quality
We also stock a huge range of affordable knife sets from $5.99 — including Damascus steel chef sets, forged cleaver kits, stainless steel kitchen bundles, and more. These are great for:
- Outfitting a bach or holiday home kitchen
- Starting out and finding which blade styles suit you
- Gift sets for new flatmates or housewarming
- Commercial kitchens needing bulk replacements
How to Choose the Right Knife Set
- What's your main use? Fishing → fishing set. Hunting → hunting set. Kitchen → chef set. Meat processing → butcher set.
- Carbon or stainless? Carbon for edge retention (pro butchery), stainless for low maintenance (wet/outdoor use).
- Check what's included — some sets include a sharpening steel or knife roll, adding excellent value.
- Think about handle colour — high-vis orange for outdoor use, colour-coded for commercial kitchens.
- Budget? Victory NZ-made sets ($215–$348) for premium quality; China-sourced sets ($5.99–$129.99) for value.
Essential Knife Care Tips
- Hand wash only — dishwashers dull edges and damage handles
- Use a sharpening steel regularly — a few strokes before each use keeps the edge aligned
- Store properly — use a knife roll, magnetic strip, or blade guards. Never throw knives in a drawer.
- Dry carbon steel knives immediately — moisture causes rust spots
- Match the cutting board — wood or plastic boards; glass or ceramic boards will destroy your edge
Shop Knife Sets at Action Outdoors
We carry New Zealand's widest selection of knife sets — from NZ-made Victory professional sets to affordable kitchen bundles. All available online with fast NZ-wide shipping.
👉 Victory Knife Sets — Premium NZ-made sets from $215
👉 Budget Knife Sets — Great value sets from $5.99
👉 Browse All Knives — 800+ knives from Victory, Buck, Victorinox, Duel & more
Questions? Call us on 09 820 0911 or email sales@actionoutdoors.kiwi.
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