13 Top-Rated Amazon Kitchen Knives on Sale

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Whether you fancy yourself the next Ina Garten or are just happy with yourself for not burning that grilled cheese sandwich, investing in quality cooking gadgets and tools, like cookware sets or immersion blenders, can change everything. A good set of knives is a great place to start, and with Amazon's Big Spring Sale ending today, it's your last chance to save on steeply discounted sets.

Buying a solid set of kitchen knives, even if you are the most casual cook, will make the most mundane tasks like daily food prep easier and more enjoyable. On Amazon, you can find trusted brands, like J.A. Henckles International and Wüsthof Gourmet, as well as knives crafted from Japanese and German steel. You can also choose to invest in an entire set for a full range of knives or you can slowly build up your collection with a few essential knife shapes. In fact, these sets may even inspire you to stop buying the pre-chopped fruit at the grocery store.

From super-sharp knife block sets to gilded versions that will look stunning on your countertop, here are our favorite picks for all your slicing and dicing needs, all on Amazon.

Shop more of POPSUGAR's editor-curated Amazon Big Spring Sale picks before the deals end.

— Additional reporting by Angela Elias and Marisa Petrarca

Best Titanium-Coated Knife Set
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Best Titanium-Coated Knife Set

Wanbasion Blue Professional Kitchen Knife Chef Set ($15, originally $36)

This kitchen knife set is coated with titanium to resist corrosion and scratches and look stunning for years to come. This set has over 10,000 five-star ratings, making it a popular choice that comes in several color options. Did we mention it's also dishwasher safe?

Best Ceramic-Coated Knife Set
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Best Ceramic-Coated Knife Set

Carote Kitchen Knife Set ($18, originally $38)

For a knife set that that couldn't be easier to clean, these knives have a non-stick ceramic coating and can go straight into the dishwasher. The set includes a bread knife, a chef knife, a slicing knife, a Santoku knife, a utility knife, and a paring knife with blade covers to protect sharpened edges.

Best 20-Piece Knife Set
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Best 20-Piece Knife Set

Home Hero Stainless Steel Knife Set ($35, originally $70)

This 20-piece knife set comes in a fancy-looking acrylic block that takes up less visual space on your counter, so it's ideal for tiny kitchens. It also comes with a few extra tools that may come in handy, including kitchen scissors, a peeler, and a two-stage knife sharpener.

Best 15-Piece Knife Set
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Best 15-Piece Knife Set

Amorston Knife Set ($40, originally $80)

It's hard to believe that this 15-piece knife set costs less than $50, especially considering its high ratings. It's crafted from German stainless steel and has every type of blade, including a set of kitchen shears. It's even dishwasher safe, so clean-up won't ever be a hassle.

Best Japanese Chef Knife
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Best Japanese Chef Knife

Imarku Japanese Chef Knife ($40, originally $70)

If you're looking to slowly invest in a handful of specialty knives, you'll get tons of mileage out of a chef knife. This beautiful Japanese knife has an eight-inch high carbon steel blade. It's sturdy and sharp enough to trim meat off the bone and can be used to dice, slice, and chop everything from meats to veggies.

Best Japanese Chef Knife Set
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Best Japanese Chef Knife Set

Chefilosophi Japanese Chef Knife Set ($50, originally $120)

If you're interested in upgrading your chef knives, this Japanese chef knife set is steeply discounted right now. The set has five knives total, including two eight-inch knives, a santoku knife, a five-inch utility knife, and a paring knife. The gently curved handles make the knives easy to hold. With more than 1,200 reviews and a 4.7 rating, it's a solid buy, especially at this price!

Best Cosmos Knife Set
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Best Cosmos Knife Set

Chef's Vision Cosmos Kitchen Knife Set in Gift Box ($50, originally $60)

Countless reviewers have mentioned that this eye-catching knife set makes a great gift, especially since there are various themes available to choose from, including a cosmos-inspired option (pictured here), a wildlife-inspired option, and a dinosaur-themed set, among others. They have a non-stick coating, ergonomic handles, and a sharp stainless steel blade.

Best Professional Knife Set
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Best Professional Knife Set

Emojoy 15-Piece Kitchen Knife Set ($70, originally $86)

This knife set is beautiful, sturdy, and practical thanks to its high-carbon stainless steel blades and ergonomically designed handles that make each knife comfortable to grip and handle for long periods of food prep. The set comes in a walnut hardwood knife block for display purposes. Just note that before you add them to your virtual shopping cart, you'll want to wash this set by hand to keep them in tip-top shape.

Bestselling Knife Set
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Bestselling Knife Set

McCook Kitchen Knife Set ($80, originally $100)

This stunning white and gold kitchen knife set doubles as decor for your countertop and happens to be Amazon's bestseller. The golden titanium steel blades can be conveniently sharpened with the built-in sharpener. The 20-piece set includes a chef knife, a slicing knife, a bread knife, a seven-inch Santoku knife, a six-inch Santoku knife, a cheese knife, a pizza knife, a fine edge utility knife, a paring knife, eight serrated steak knives, two pairs of kitchen shears, and the block with its built-in sharpener.

Best Steak Knife Set
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Best Steak Knife Set

Viking Pakka Wood Steak Knife Set With Rubberwood Box ($100, originally $120)

This steak knife set is a great choice for meat-eaters. It even works in places devoid of counter space because its box display makes it easy to store in a cabinet to bring out for entertaining. The knives rival the cutlery you'd find at a high-end steakhouse, so it's the perfect gift for someone who loves throwing meat on the grill at home.

Best Walnut Block Knife Set
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Best Walnut Block Knife Set

Cangshan N1 Series 61017 6-Piece German Steel Forged Knife Block Set ($130, originally $230)

This eight-piece knife set yields a natural aesthetic with clean lines without compromising on the quality of the knives. Our favorite thing about it is that it comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects, so you don't have to worry about whether your investment will live up to the price tag.

Best Dishwasher-Safe Knife Set
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Best Dishwasher-Safe Knife Set

J.A. Henckels International 13550-005 Statement Knife Block Set ($150, originally $345)

This 15-piece set features dishwasher-safe blades made from stainless steel and a lightweight design for easy maneuvering at the counter. These stain- and rust-resistant knives are also dishwasher-safe, so cleanup is a breeze.

Best Knife Set Deal
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Best Knife Set Deal

Wüsthof Gourmet Knife Block Set ($199, originally $450)

This knife set comes from a German-based, family-owned business that has been around for seven generations. The brand is known for its quality knives, and the limited lifetime warranty speaks to that. The set includes a chef knife, a bread knife, a utility knife, a paring knife, four steak knives, a pair of kitchen shears, honing steel for sharpening, and a wood knife block to keep knives handy and organized.


Angela Elias is a contributing editor for POPSUGAR Commerce. In her former roles at POPSUGAR, she led the relaunch of its Latine identity and family-focused verticals, directed its Home vertical, and hosted shopping segments for "POPSUGAR Now" on TV Guide Network and video content for brands like Pier 1 and Walgreens. She has nearly 15 years of experience working in the lifestyle space as a writer, editor, content strategist, director, on-camera talent, and publicist.



Marisa Petrarca is a contributing editor for POPSUGAR Shopping and has more than five years of experience writing and editing beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Allure, and InStyle, among others. In the rare case that she's not working on a story, you can likely find her testing new makeup, skin care, or hair launches — or obsessively taking photos of her corgi.