Don’t Wait for Black Friday: Wüsthof, Henckels, and More Are Already Up to 74% Off at Amazon

Black Friday 2024 is less than a week away, but the Amazon deals on essential blades like chef’s knives and steak knife sets are already making us look twice. With savings of up to 74% off, these sales include shopper-loved knives and tested favorites like this classic Wüsthof chef’s knife, a Henckels 15-piece knife set, Tojiro bread slicer, and more from $10.

Overall Best Early Black Friday Knife Deals

• Henckels Premium Quality 15-Piece Knife Set with Block, $120, originally $345
• Paudin 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $23, originally $34 
• Henckels Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife, $65, originally $116
• Cusinart Block 12-Piece Knife Set, $40, originally $60
• Shun Sora 8-Inch Chef's Knife, $80, originally $100
• Farberware Triple Riveted Steak Knives, Set of 6, $10, originally $15
• Imarku Chef Knife, 8-Inch, $26, originally $66
• Cutluxe BBQ Carving Knife Set, $50, originally $93 

Best Early Amazon Black Friday Deals on Chef’s Knives

A great chef’s knife is a workhorse in the kitchen that can dice, slice, chop, mince, and more. Amazon is filled with deals on chef’s knives right now, including this Paudin chef’s knife that’s 31% off and our favorite Wüsthof 8-inch chef’s knife.

• Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife, $140, originally $150
• HexClad Chef's Knife, 8-Inch, $79, originally $99
• Imarku Chef Knife, 8-Inch, $26, originally $66
• Henckels Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife, $65, originally $116
• Paudin 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $23, originally $34 

Imarku Chef Knife, 8-Inch

At a jaw-dropping 74% off, this chef’s knife from Imarku is a steal. Made with a high-carbon stainless steel blade that’s designed to stay super sharp through everyday use, this knife has an ergonomic Pakkawood handle that’s comfortable to grip, making the blade easy to maneuver.

Henckels Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife 

This 8-inch Henckels knife is 44% off and has a satin-finished blade that stays sharp to ensure precision. Whether you’re mincing herbs, slicing meat, or dicing vegetables, this agile knife is designed to easily tackle everyday kitchen tasks with ease. With over 4,100 five-star ratings, this knife “cuts effortlessly through meat and vegetables, according to one customer.

Best Early Amazon Black Friday Deals on Knife Sets

While we believe in curating a knife collection that will meet your specific needs, it can be convenient to grab a full knife set, especially if you need to upgrade several knives or if you’ve just moved. From a half-off Dalstrong set to a $20 Farberware set of essentials, Amazon has plenty of impressive knife sets on sale right now. 

• Henckels Premium Quality 15-Piece Knife Set with Block, $120, originally $345
• Carote 14-Piece Knife Set with Block, $50, originally $75
• Farberware 15-Piece High-Carbon Stamped Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Set, $20, originally $40
• Dalstrong Gladiator Series Elite 18-Piece Knife Set, $500, originally $1,000
• Hunter Dual 15-Piece Kitchen Knife Self-Sharpening Set with Block, $40, originally $100 
• Cusinart Block 12-Piece Knife Set, $40, originally $60

Henckels Premium Quality 15-Piece Knife Set with Block

Made by one of our trusted knife brands, this Henckels set has over 13,000 five-star ratings and comes with all of the essentials, like a paring knife, serrated knife, santoku knife, chef’s knife, bread knife, steak knife set, honing steel, and kitchen shears. Everything fits into the included knife block and the whole set is a whopping 65% off, saving you well over $200.

Cusinart Block 12-Piece Knife Set

For a more scaled-back knife set that’s minimal yet functional, grab this Cuisinart set that’s just $3 apiece. It includes a chef’s knife, slicing knife, santoku knife, utility knife, paring knife, honing steel, kitchen shears, and a set of four steak knives. The sleek, white handles are “comfortable to use,” according to one shopper, and the eye-catching block keeps all the blades organized.

Best Early Amazon Black Friday Deals on Japanese Knives

Japanese knives are some of the best out there, and a few of our favorites are on sale now, including a Miyabi chef’s knife that’s 39% off. You can also grab a Shun Kanso utility knife for $38 off or a Misono UX10 chef’s knife for $30 off.

• Shun Sora 8-Inch Chef's Knife, $80, originally $100
• Shan Zu 8-Inch Japanese Steel Damascus Kitchen Knife, $50, originally $90
• Shun Cutlery Classic Nakiri Knife, $170, originally $213
• Shun Cutlery Kanso Asian Utility Knife, $150, originally $188
• Miyabi Chef's Knife, $266, originally $440
• Tojiro Professional Chef’s Knife, $101, originally $120
• Misono UX10 Chef's Knife, $175, originally $205
• Misono 440 Gyutou Knife, $100, originally $128  
• Wüsthof Hollow Edge Santoku Knife, $59, originally $75

Shun Sora 8-Inch Chef's Knife 

This Sora version of one of our favorite Shun chef’s knives has a slimmer edge for more precise performance. The Gyuto-style blade is designed for effortless slicing, with one customer appreciating that it still “looks brand-new after many months of hard use.”

Shun Cutlery Classic Nakiri Knife

For vegetable lovers, a Nakiri knife is a must. This one from Shun can smoothly cut through thick sweet potatoes just as easily as it can gently slice tomatoes. The visually stunning blade is made from 68 layers of Damascus stainless steel to keep it sharp and durable through everyday use. Grab it for $43 off.

Best Early Amazon Black Friday Deals on Steak Knife Sets

Whether you’re cutting into filet mignon or a cauliflower steak, you’ll want a sharp, agile steak knife that can slice effortlessly. These shopper-loved sets are steeply discounted, including aWüsthof set for 41% off and a Henckels set that’s nearly $150 off.

• Henckels Classic Razor-Sharp Steak Knives, Set of 4, $100, originally $242
• Zwilling Razor-Sharp Steak Knives, Set of 8, $90, originally $180
• Wüsthof 8-Piece Stainless Mignon Steak Knife Set, $98, originally $130
• Wüsthof Gourmet 4-Piece Steak Knife Set, $79, originally $135
• HexClad Damascus Stainless Steel Steak Knives, Set of 4, $145, originally $179
• Farberware Triple Riveted Steak Knives, Set of 6, $10, originally $15

Zwilling Razor-Sharp Steak Knives, Set of 8

At 50% off, this under-$100 steak knife set is ultra-sharp and can smoothly slice through any cut of meat or vegetable. The set of eight is plenty for sharing with family and friends, and the wooden storage box keeps the knives organized when you’re not using them. One happy customer loved that they felt “very balanced in the hand.”

Farberware Triple Riveted Steak Knives, Set of 6

For a mere $10, these six steak knives “cut like butter” according to one reviewer. They’re designed without serrated edges and feature triple rivets along the handle to bring a classic steakhouse ambiance to your home.

Best Early Amazon Black Friday Deals on Paring and Specialty Knives

From powerful cleavers to deft paring knives, Amazon’s deals on essential blades keep on coming. This set of two Henckels paring knives is an impressive 62% off, while you can save nearly $45 on a super sharp Cutluxe carving knife set just in time for your holiday roasts.

• Henckels Forged Accent Razor-Sharp 2-Piece Paring Knife Set, $30, originally $79
• HexClad Paring Knife, $39, originally $49
• Victorinox Swiss Classic 4-Piece Paring Knife Set, $30, originally $32
• Imarku 7-Inch Meat Cleaver, $24, originally $62 
• Tojiro Japan Hand Made Bread Knife Slicer, $35, originally $49
• Black+Decker Electric Carving Knife, $20, originally $25
• Mercer Culinary Renaissance Paring Knife, $22, originally $32
• Cutluxe BBQ Carving Knife Set, $50, originally $93 

Victorinox Swiss Classic 4-Piece Paring Knife Set

At just $7.50 apiece, these Victorinox paring knives are ideal for cutting fruit, slicing vegetables, and accomplishing delicate tasks that require precision. With over 5,800 perfect ratings, these knives “cut cleanly and sharply” even after a long period of use, according to one buyer.

Tojiro Japan Hand Made Bread Knife Slicer

A great bread knife should be able to cut through a dense, crusty loaf of bread without smushing the insides and this Tojiro bread slicer does just that. Tojiro makes one of our favorite bread knives, and this one is just as sharp, with a comfortable wooden handle and a long blade that smoothly slices through bread, tomatoes, and more. For just $35, it’s a steal.