The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Nice Knives, From Japanese Chef’s Knives to German Sets

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 Prime Day, 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.

Miyabi’s 8-inch Japanese blade (that’s one our top recommended knives)

Cookware expert and Eater contributor Stephanie Ganz named this her best all-around chef knife earlier this year, writing, “It’s impeccably balanced, light enough to use for the long haul but also reassuringly substantial in my hands.” While it’s usually a big spend at around $200, the Miyabi Koh Chef’s Knife is discounted at a rarely seen low price of $117. That’s a 43% markdown. Still an investment, but this is a forever knife thanks to its versatility and thin, ice-hardened Japanese-style blade that cuts like a dream. I just want to chop, chop, chop with this thing every day.

Zwilling’s J.A. Henckels Twin Signature Chinese chef knife is a 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 Signature Chinese Chef Knife is no different, boasting a full tang blade that runs all the way to its ergonomic handle, giving it a comfortable balance in hand. It’s a solid, multi-use santoku knife, well worth the $91 sale price. That’s a 23% discount — a good deal any way you slice it.

Shun’s Kanso set is the perfect “I have nice knives” starter pack

Ready to take your home cooking a little more seriously? This set of top-quality Shun knives is a steal on steel (sorry) and includes a 7-inch hollow ground santoku knife, 7-inch Asian utility knife, and 5-inch boning knife. Handcrafted in Japan, these knives from the company’s Kanso series are designed with the Zen philosophy of simplicity in mind, constructed with Tagayasan wood handles, which is known as “iron sword wood.” For a little extra oomph, the handle’s end also functions as a bottle opener and hanging hook, showing how much can be done even with a simple design in mind. Would love to crack open a High Life with one of these beauties while chiffonading the hell out of some basil.

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%.

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.

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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