12 Knife Deals to Grab at Amazon

We’ve sliced and diced with plenty of kitchen knives over the years to find the best knife for every task, be it achieving delicate slices of tomatoes or producing hefty chunks of sweet potato. From the humble paring knife to the oh-so-versatile chef’s knife, our favorite blades make quick work of kitchen tasks while keeping your hands (and wrists!) feeling comfortable. If your knife collection is due for an upgrade or two, we found 12 deals on knives that we’ve stood by for years after testing hundreds of blades. Grab this Victorinox petty knife for 56% off, or snag this editor-loved Misono UX10 chef’s knife that’s finally on sale.

The Best Kitchen Knife Deals at Amazon at a Glance

Misono UX10 Chef’s Knife

Several Serious Eats editors swear by this Japanese-style chef’s knife that can make paper-thin slices of smoked salmon. Its nimble blade speeds through dicing an onion, and it’s one of the lightest knives we tested. Rarely on sale, it’s finally 20% off.

Mercer Culinary 8-Inch Genesis Chef’s Knife

We like the grippy handle on this German-style chef’s knife that excels at slicing and dicing vegetables. It’s a great starter blade for burgeoning cooks or those looking for an everyday kitchen knife.

Victorinox Swiss Army 6-Inch Chef’s Knife

A bit shorter than traditional chef’s knives, a petty knife is great for petite hands or smaller kitchen tasks. This sturdy knife cuts smoothly through tomato and bell pepper skin and has a curved blade for quick chopping. It’s on sale for a whopping 56% off.

Tojiro Japan Bread Knife

For years, we’ve recommended the Tojiro bread knife. It slices through crusty bread like butter and can even cut tomato slices. It also has a comfortable wooden handle.

Shun Classic 3.5-Inch Paring Knife

The Damascus steel blade on this paring knife makes it super sharp and durable. Whether it’s cutting orange peels or strawberries, it glides through foods without any trouble. Grab it for $25 off.

Misono UX10 Santoku Knife

We called this knife a “tidy, swift slicer” in our santoku knife review, and for good reason. Its balanced blade excels at all cutting tasks, especially when it comes to dicing thick carrots. 

Shun Classic Nakiri Knife

This nakiri knife sailed through our tests, cutting sweet potatoes and slicing bell peppers without any problems. While it wasn’t a top pick due to its longer handle, we still recommend it, especially now that it’s 36% off.

Dexter-Russell New Haven Style Oyster Knife

This $18 oyster knife can tackle even big, deep-cup oysters. It makes quick work of shucking and has a textured plastic handle that provides a strong grip.

Messermeister Avanta 4-Piece Steak Knife Set

This steak knife set is affordable, sharp, and easy on the eyes. It’s a longtime top pick that easily slices through grainy skirt steak or thick-crusted filet mignon. Now that it’s on sale, it’s even cheaper.

Victorinox 7-Inch Cleaver

Our favorite meat cleaver features a curved, tall blade that can cut through bone-in chicken breast and cleave through pork shoulder. Though hefty, the blade is still nimble and holds up over time.

OXO Good Grips Spring-Loaded Poultry Shears

We’d be remiss if we didn’t include poultry shears in a knife roundup. This OXO one has been our favorite for years thanks to its serrated blades that can break through bone and cut into slippery skin. They also come apart for quick washing.

Shun Multi Purpose Kitchen Shears

For snipping chives into a soup, we turn to these Shun kitchen shears that are comfortable, durable, and super sharp. During our tests, they held their edge even after cutting through cardboard, and the blades didn’t snag while cutting.

Why We’re the Experts

• An Uong is a writer for Serious Eats.
• An has been testing kitchen gear for Serious Eats for over two years.
• She has a growing knife collection and is eyeing the Misono santoku knife on sale.