For Zwilling newcomers, the brand is one of the most famous blade-slingers in the industry, renowned for its high-quality, durable German-made blades. Now, whether or not German knives are superior to Japanese blades is a heated Reddit topic, and one that more or less comes down to preference, but, as one subreddit user explains, German blades are generally thicker and more curved, and require a little less blade maintenance to upkeep. Japanese blades are typically made of high-carbon steel, which can be incredibly durable but more prone to chipping than a German blade, which tends to be made out of a slightly softer stainless steel. Personally, I love the satisfying thunk of a German blade chopping a giant onion; Ina Garten, too, famously prefers a German-made blade (her go-to is from the comparable, albeit pricier Wüsthof) when it comes to her kitchen workhorse knives.
I picked the best selection of knives on sale at Zwilling right now, which includes everything from 19-piece knife sets that are $200 off to a versatile, 8-inch chef’s knife on sale for under $100.
Ready, set, slice.
