A good knife set has the power to make you feel like a Michelin-starred chef in your own home, even if your signature dish is boxed mac and cheese. And while anyone can feel the difference between a dull blade and one that slices like butter, few realize that you don’t need to spend a fortune to get the kind of knives that look good on the counter and actually perform.
The Astercook 15-piece Knife Set is the collection that delivers everything you need in one tidy and coordinated block. With sleek, ergonomic handles and a streamlined wooden block, it’s the kind of upgrade that makes your whole counter feel more polished.
Even with Prime Big Deal Days on the horizon (October 7 and 8), Amazon has it marked down by 38% early, making it a steal (before the risk of it selling out) for anyone looking to prep their cooking setup well before the holiday chaos hits.
The Astercook 15-piece Knife Set includes a chef’s knife, bread knife, slicing knife, santoku knife, utility knife, paring knife, six steak knives, kitchen shears, and a sharpening rod, all housed in a sturdy block.
The blades are stainless steel, designed for precision and durability, and the set even comes dishwasher-safe (a rarity in the knife world). The block itself has a minimalist look that fits seamlessly into most kitchens, keeping your knives both organized and on display.
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This annual Amazon sale — which we like to call October Prime Day — is similar to the well-known July event: it’s a two-day blow out shopping event with deep discounts on bestsellers and everyday essentials. But the timing of this sale makes all the difference; shoppers can also score pre-Black Friday deals on top-rated toys and sell-out-risk gifts before the holiday rush.
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event only lasts two days. This sale starts on Tuesday October 7 at 12:01 a.m. PT and runs through Wednesday October 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Prime Big Deal Days 2025 ends on Wednesday October 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so east-coasters have until about 3 a.m. on October 9 their time to shop the deals.
Prime Big Deal Days is a member-exclusive sale event. Interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits, with no strings attached.
Already familiar with July Prime Day? Then you’ll love Amazon’s fall version! Like its summer spectacular sale, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days offers major discounts for 48 hours, but with a bigger focus on holiday gifts, toys and tech to shop ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that October Prime Day is the ideal period to stock up on household essentials, score great deals on gift-worthy items and toys, take advantage of Black Friday-level discounts on tech and appliances, refill your skincare empties, and comb through the massive catalog of Amazon best-sellers.
We certainly think so! October Prime Day is a great chance to score Black Friday-worthy deals on thousands of best-sellers, including everything from big-ticket tech to Post reader-favorite trash bags. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find you the very best items to grab on sale.
Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? Prime Day takes place in July each year, so it’s safe to assume it will take place in mid-July 2026 — similar to previous years. Can’t wait to shop more Amazon deals? Look out for Amazon’s Black Friday sales to kick off the holiday season in November.
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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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