Hurry, Amazon’s Very Limited Deals on Henckels, Zwilling, Wüsthof, and Other Knife Brands Will Go Fast

We’ve tested hundreds of knives at Food & Wine, including knife blocks, to find the best of the best blades. And while we give all of the knives we test a fair chance, the ones we recommend tend to come from the same handful of manufacturers that have honed their craft over the years — even hundreds of years, like Zwilling J. A. Henckels. 

While these knives are often pricey, there’s good news. During Amazon’s big after-Christmas sale, you can snag some of our favorite knives from g Wüsthof, Global, and Shun up to 70% off. Whether you’re looking for a chef’s knife, a paring knife, or a whole set, there’s something for everyone on this list. Ready to shop?

Best Knife Deals at Amazon

• Zwilling 7-Inch Chef’s Knife, $128 (originally $162) 
• Zwilling Porterhouse Steak Knife Set, $60 (originally $180)
• Zwilling Twin Signature 3-Piece Knife Set, $91 (originally $140)
• Henckels Solution 12-Piece Knife Block Set, $78 (originally $262)
• Henckels Premium 15-Piece Knife Block Set, $150 (originally $345)
• Henckels Stainless Steel Serrated Steak Knife Set, $40 (originally $60)
• Global 8-Inch Chef's Knife, $100 (originally $159)
• Global 7-Piece Ikasu Knife Block Set, $300 (originally $450) 
• Shun 8-Inch Sora Chef's Knife, $100 (originally $125)
• Shun 6-Inch Classic Boning and Fillet Knife, $140 (originally $175)
• Miyabi Kaizen Chef's Knife, $150 (originally $180)
• Misen Serrated Knife, $53 (originally $70)
• Misen 3-Inch Paring Knife, $26 (originally $35)
• Wüsthof Classic 3-Piece Chef's Knife Set, $257 (originally $325)
• Wüsthof Gourmet 10-Piece Knife Block Set, $232 (originally $320)

Zwilling Pro Le Blanc 7-Inch Slim Chef’s Knife

I swear by my Zwilling chef’s knife, and 20% off any knife from the brand’s professional-grade series is a big deal. I use mine for almost every task, as its carbon steel blade is sharp, durable, and easy to maneuver. Zwilling pared down the design of this 7-inch chef’s knife, making its blade 9% smaller and cutting almost a quarter of its weight. The result is a comfortable and lightweight feel, especially for smaller hands.

Zwilling Porterhouse Steak Knife Set

Zwilling knocked $120 off this set of eight steak knives, bringing it to just $60. Each knife is made from one piece of high-carbon stainless steel, so you won’t have to worry about the handles loosening over time. This also means they’re dishwasher safe. The handles have a comfortable grip, while the small teeth of the serrated blades help the knives saw through tough cuts of meat and even gristle. 

Zwilling Twin Signature 3-Piece Knife Set

With three essential knives for just $91, this is a great starter set or option for someone who prefers fewer tools in the kitchen. And you won’t have to replace them any time soon. Zwilling uses an ice-hardening process that keeps its carbon steel blades sharp over time, on top of fastening handles to the steel with three rivets for a seamless design. Use the 4-inch paring knife for peeling fruit and mincing garlic and onions; the 8-inch chef’s knife for dicing bell peppers, cutting through sweet potatoes, and slicing meat; and the 6-inch utility knife for jobs needing precision. 

Henckels Solution 12-Piece Knife Block Set

Henckels is nearly giving away this bestselling 12-piece knife block set with its 70% discount. The walnut wood block holds a chef's knife, a paring knife, a serrated utility knife, six steak knives, kitchen shears, and a sharpening steel rod to keep each piece in tip-top shape. 

Henckels Premium 15-Piece Knife Block Set

Another incredible deal from Henckels, this natural wood block comes with 15 tools that can take on nearly any kitchen task — for 57% off. It includes a santoku knife, a chef's knife, a bread knife, a paring knife, a serrated utility knife, six steak knives, honing steel, and kitchen shears. The set has more than 11,000 five-star reviews from Amazon shoppers, who say the blades are super sharp. 

Henckels Stainless Steel Serrated Steak Knife Set

When we tested steak knives, this Henckels set of eight took the title of Best Serrated. The knives feel light and comfortable in hand, and we liked how their narrow, pointed blades sliced through even tough pieces of meat easily and with precision. They’re great for tomatoes, too. Stainless blades and handles give them the advantage of being dishwasher-safe. Coming to just $5 a piece, the $40 sale price is a steal.

Global 8-Inch Chef's Knife

After testing dozens of chef’s knives, we selected the 8-inch Global as the best lightweight pick.  It’s made in Japan from high-carbon stainless steel, and instead of adding a handle and rivets, Global cut out small dimples in the handle to add grip and keep its weight down. The handle was comfortable in our hands, and we liked how balanced the knife felt overall. It’s now 37% off.

Global 7-Piece Ikasu Knife Block Set

The unique window design of this bamboo knife block shows off your blades and makes a statement on the kitchen counter. It comes with six razor-sharp knives crafted from high-carbon stainless steel and finished with Global’s signature dimpled handles: a paring knife, a Nakiri, a chef’s knife, two utility knives, and a bread knife. Grab it for 36% off.

Miyabi Kaizen 8-Inch Chef's Knife

Pros consider Miyabi one of the best Japanese knife brands, though on the expensive side. So, it pays to scoop up any discount you can find. With craftsmen overseeing the process, Miyabi ice-hardens its high-carbon knives and sharpens them to the ideal angle. This chef’s knife combines a Damascus design with a katana edge, and it’s just $150 for a limited time.

Shun 6-Inch Classic Boning and Fillet Knife

Shun is another revered brand, and this knife earned the spot of Best Boning Knife when we tested Japanese knives and Best Splurge when we pit it against other boning knives. The upward curve of the blade allowed us to debone meat and trim tough pieces, like silverskin, with minimal effort. Caution: You might catch yourself staring at its beautiful hammered Damascus steel blade and stained Pakkawood handle. It’s currently 20% off.

Shun 8-Inch Sora Chef's Knife

We consider $100 a very fair price for this hand-crafted chef’s knife from Shun. As a Gyuto, the knife has a straighter blade than a Western chef’s knife, which means you don’t have to lift it as much. And there’s more to the eye-catching wave design on the blade than aesthetics: the combination of stainless steel and carbon steel helps it resist corrosion and normal wear.

Misen Serrated Knife

We tested 20 bread knives, and the Misen Serrated Knife took the coveted title of Best Value. It’s an even better price right now at 25% off. It sliced tomatoes and loaves of bread with ease (sometimes in just one motion) and without tearing. It’s also a great pick if you’d prefer a shorter blade than the average serrated knife. 

Misen 3-Inch Paring Knife

Misen also won our vote for Best Value in our paring knife tests, and that was without the current 25% off promotion. A paring knife should feel comfortable in your hand as you’re peeling citrus or mincing garlic, and the Misen’s long handle and sloped bolster gives it that advantage. In our tests, it slid right through shallots and tomatoes without tearing them. 

Wüsthof Classic 3-Piece Chef's Knife Set

Now 21% off, this three-knife bundle includes an 8-inch chef’s knife, a 6-inch utility knife, and a 3.5-inch paring knife from Wüsthof’s Classic series. We named the Wüsthof 8-Inch Classic Chef’s Knife the most durable chef’s knife we tested, as its sharp blade and heavier weight help it sink into large sweet potatoes and break down whole roasted birds. Also worth noting: a paring knife from Wüsthof’s Ikon series won best in its category; the Classic (which wasn’t a part of that test) promises the same sharpness and precision. 

Wüsthof Gourmet 10-Piece Knife Block Set 

This 30% off deal on a Wüsthof knife block set is going fast. The handsome Acacia wood block has 15 slots, so you can use it for knives you already own in addition to the nine tools that come in this set: kitchen shears, honing steel, a paring knife, a spear point paring knife, a cook's knife, a utility knife, a serrated utility knife, a trimming knife, and a spreader. The triple-riveted handles are made of polypropylene, which is nearly indestructible against impact, heat, and discoloration, while the blades are laser-cut from high-carbon stainless steel to last.