On a recent trip to the farmer’s market, I crossed off something from my to-do list that I had been putting off for literal years: I finally got my knives sharpened. The difference of having a like-new knife for all my cook prep was immediate, with my freshly purchased tomatoes getting the first taste of the sharpened blade. The slice through that plump fruit was so deliciously smooth, scratching an itch in my brain that felt amazing.
There really is something so satisfying about the feel of using a super-sharp knife. Chopping up onions, filleting fish, or even just cutting a cold burrito in half to reheat feels like wielding a Hattori Hanzō sword when you’re using an exceptionally high-quality knife, crafted with care and high-end materials. But, to my bank account’s great frustration, fancy knives that will last you for years are typically… not cheap. It’s only when there’s, say, a massive week-long sale at the world’s largest online retailer [cough Amazon Prime Day cough] that you can get your hands on a remarkably well-made blade at a deeply discounted price. It’s too bad that’s not happe— oh wait!
Wait, what’s that? Right, it’s Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days, and so many gorgeous fancy knives are marked down, some up to 72% off? Aren’t we lucky! From a high-carbon stainless steel chef’s knife from a centuries-old German brand to handcrafted Japanese blades influenced by zen philosophy, I’ve combed through hundreds of deals to find the Eater favorites and very best deals on really nice knives this Prime Day.
These are the Prime Day knive deals that are a cut above the rest.
Hedley & Bennett’s handsome chef knife
Known for its cool, workwear-style aprons that have a flair of The Bear, Hedley & Bennett has ventured into the knife game with its three-layer, 8-inch knives built with premium AUS10 Japanese steel. Made with cool home chefs in mind, the knife is sturdy and practical, staying light in your hands as you julienne bell peppers like a pro. And because Hedley & Bennett is a brand that always focuses on design, this knife is also just as enjoyable to look at, with Technicolor handles in rich shades. Right now, they’re 20% off for Prime Day.
A high quality 8-inch Japanese blade at a bargain price
You don’t have to spend $250+ to get a great Japanese chef’s knife. This is a forever knife thanks to its hand-forged with a “water ripple” forging pattern, rosewood handle, and overall versatility. I just want to chop, chop, chop with this thing every day.
Zwilling’s J.A. Henckels’ versatile santoku-style pick
The Zwilling deals are sharp this Prime Day; the brand’s German-made, stainless steel knives are excellently crafted, with the makers rocking in the knife-making game since 1731. You learn a thing or two when you’ve been forging blades for almost 300 years! And its Twin Four Star knife is no different, boasting a scalloped-edge blade for easy release and an ergonomic handle, giving it a comfortable balance in hand. It’s a solid, multi-use santoku knife, well worth the $84 sale price. That’s a 16% discount — a good deal any way you slice it.
Hoshanho’s damascus knife set is the perfect “I have nice knives” starter pack
Ready to take your home cooking a little more seriously? This set of high-quality is a steal on steel (sorry) and includes a 8-inch chef knife, 7-inch santoku knife, and 3.75-inch paring knife. These knives’ blades are made through a 40-step process from cryogenically hardened 67-layer damascus, and finished off with beautiful olive wood handles. Grab a set for 41% off.
Score a two-piece Wüsthof set for under $130
Wüsthof knives have been kitchen stalwarts for centuries thanks to their high-carbon stainless steel craftsmanship made with Precision Edge Technology (lovingly known as PEtec), which forges blades that are 20% sharper than competitors. Imagine what that could do to a zucchini! (Or your fingertips, so please be careful and get a chainmail glove.) The family-owned company was founded in Solingen, Germany, known as the City of Blades, so you know they don’t play about their knives. This 2-piece set includes a 6-inch chef’s knife and a 3.5-inch pairing knife and is discounted 43%.
$129
Wüsthof is like the Mercedes-Benz of knife-makers, and this set from the heritage German brand will equip you with a 6-inch chef’s knife and a 3.5-inch chef’s knife that will really pull their weight on your cutting board.
Need dinner-party-worthy steak knives? This high-quality Zwilling set is 72% off
You can technically live without steak knives, but once you own a decent set, you’ll never again struggle to slice a chicken breast or ribeye with your dull, dishwasher-blunted table knives. This Zwilling set isn’t just sleek, arriving in a handsome wooden box, but each knife is designed with an ergonomic handle and 4-inch serrated blade that’s engineered to remain razor-sharp even with low-maintenance care.
A Japanese knife the went platinum for Eater readers
The imarku 8-inch chef knife was a big hit last time we recommended it. Eater commerce writer Francky Knapp extolled the Japanese blade’s many qualities, saying “it remains one of my best kitchen workhorses.” It’s so good it turned her into an imarku fan for life. It’s an affordable knife, but even more so now on at 25% off.
Make sure you warn your cutting board; your slicing is about to get serious thanks to these primo Prime Day sales knives.
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