Viners
Viners Assure Knife Block Set
0305.217: five square-tip knives, no bread knife
Editorial review Reviewed 23 October 2026 How we assess products
Viners Assure 0305.217 is an affordable square-tip set for adults who prefer a reduced point. The edges remain sharp: it is not child-safe. This exact five-knife bundle includes a Santoku and carving knife but no bread knife, despite different contents described for some Assure collections. Shared blade and handle findings support its soft-grip appeal, not a full test of this exact bundle. Stellar is a more conventional starter if you need a full-length bread knife.
Key facts
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- Format
- Block set
- Knives
- 5 knives
- Storage
- Fibre-rod block
- Cleaning
- Hand wash only
Strengths
- Square tips offer an alternative to pointed knives
- Modest price with flexible block storage
- 20cm chef’s and carving, 15cm Santoku, 12.5cm utility and 9cm paring knives.
- Non-stick blades and fibre-rod storage complement the soft-touch handles.
Limitations
- No serrated bread knife
- Edges remain sharp despite reduced points
- Hand wash and dry, keeping the fibre-rod block clean and dry. Sharpening is separate.
- Budget for a separate serrated bread knife if you regularly slice crusty loaves.
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