Knife skills are a big part of taking home-cooking to the next level, and the right tools can take that amateur chef a long way. This Victorinox Swiss Classic 3-Piece Chef's Knife Set ($85) is made in Switzerland by master cutlers and includes an eight-inch chef knife, an eight-inch carving knife, and a three-quarter-inch paring knife, a perfect start to building a top-notch collection of kitchen tools.