Nordstrom just halved the price of this cult-favorite Viking knife set
There are few things in life that make you feel like a functional adult: paying your taxes on time, drinking water before coffee, and displaying a matching set of razor-sharp knives in your kitchen. Oh, and shopping the wild deals at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
The Viking 14-Piece German Steel Knife Block Set is one of those rare purchases that upgrades the energy of your entire kitchen, from cooking to staring into the fridge for too long. And right now? The set is half off during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. That's right: originally $400, now yours for $200.
I don't know who needs to hear this, but that mismatched drawer full of dull blades and sad paring knives from 2007 is not the move. If you want to look like you know what you're doing in the kitchen — maybe even actually get to know what you're doing — this is the kind of knife set you invest in. The Viking name doesn't play. German steel doesn't play. And you, my friend, are done playing around.
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The Viking 14-Piece Knife Block Set is crafted from durable German stainless steel for long-lasting sharpness, corrosion resistance, and serious cutting power. The set includes everything you need for daily prep and culinary flexing alike: an 8″ chef knife, 8″ bread knife, 7″ santoku, 6″ boning knife, 5″ serrated utility knife, 5″ tomato knife, 3.5″ paring knife, six steak knives, sharpening steel, and a handsome acacia wood block to house them all.
Each knife is triple-riveted with a full tang for balance and strength, and the ergonomic handles provide comfort during extended chopping sessions (read: wine-fueled attempts at ratatouille). It's sleek, functional, and exactly the kind of purchase you'll be thankful for over the next decade.
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale FAQs, answered by shopping pros
When is Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025?
This year's annual sale runs online and in-person beginning with early access on Tuesday, July 8 for Nordy Club members, and will be available to the general public Saturday, July 12 through Sunday, August 3.
When can I access the sale?
Nordy Club members should check their status, as they may be able to access the sale early, based on the tiers below:
Icon status : July 8
: July 8 Ambassador status : July 9
: July 9 Influencer status : July 10
: July 10 Everyone else: July 12
What's on sale, and is it worth shopping?
Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is a great time to score major discounts on luxury labels, baby gear, beauty sets and much more. This event has something for everyone: keep an eye out for some of our favorite brands like Kiehl's, Le Creuset, Nuna and Hunter. This year's sale will see 65 new brand names featured in the catalog, including Rothy's, G.H. Bass, Alice + Olivia, Florence by Mills, WonderFold and many more.
This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to cooking classes that will level-up your skills to new dinnerware to upgrade your holiday hosting. Prior to joining the Post's shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith's Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.
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