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Wüsthof, Zwilling, Henckels, and More Incredible Knife Brands Are Up to 64% Off Right Now

Grab deals on chef’s knives, steak knives, and carving knives.

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Now is a great time to take stock of your knives and consider what upgrades you may need, whether it’s a steak knife set for your cookouts or a new chef’s knife for your everyday cooking tasks. The Fourth of July (and days leading up to it) are filled with big price cuts. If you’ve been eyeing some new blades, the sales are plentiful, so stay sharp this summer with these knife deals we’ve gathered from Amazon, including a classic Wüsthof chef’s knife and Henckels 15-piece knife set.

Best Overall Fourth of July Knife Deals

Amazon WÜSTHOF 8" Gourmet Chef's Knife

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A chef’s knife is a kitchen workhorse that slices, dices, and chops through prepwork. The Henckels chef’s knife, now on sale for a whopping 60% off, has an ultra sharp, finely honed blade that keeps its edge over time. It effortlessly cuts through any meat or vegetable, and slices delicate fruit with ease. It’s also a durable knife that’s designed with professional-level sharpness to ensure precise cutting.

Henckels Classic Razor-Sharp 8-Inch Chef’s Knife

Amazon HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife

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Orig. $116 $48 at Amazon

Named by our editors as the best workhorse chef’s knife, the Wüsthof chef’s knife is sturdy, has a great weight to it, and boasts a super-sharp blade that makes quick work of slicing through ingredients. It’s also durable, and was one of the most heavy-duty knives we tested. You can grab it for 20% off.

Best Chef’s Knife Deals

HENCKELS Forged Accent Razor-Sharp 2-pc Knife Set

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If your knives are chipped beyond saving, it’s worth investing in a new knife set to start over with fresh new blades. This Henckels 15-piece knife set with a block comes with all the essentials and then some. It includes a 3-inch paring knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 7-inch santoku knife, 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch bread knife, professional honing steel, kitchen shears, and a hardwood knife block. It even has a set of six 4.5-inch steak knives. For 62% off, this knife set from Henckels is a steal.

Henckels Premium Quality 15-Piece Knife Set with Block

HENCKELS Premium Quality 15-Piece Knife Set with Block

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Orig. $345 $130 at Amazon

If it’s not yet time to upgrade your full collection, but you could do with a couple of new blades, Henckels has a set of two santoku knives on sale for 64% off. The set comes with a 7-inch knife and a 5-inch knife to cover a wide range of slicing and chopping needs. The hollow edge also ensures a smooth slice every time. Quick, grab this set ahead of your summer cookouts.

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Amazon PAUDIN Nakiri Knife

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Miyabi makes our favorite Japanese chef’s knife and its Kaizen chef’s knife is an impressive 36% off right now. Hand-honed to extreme sharpness, the light knife is capable at deftly slicing and dicing ingredients thanks to its super thin blade. Whether you’re handling tough cuts of meat or the most delicate tomato, this knife will make quick work of your kitchen tasks.

Miyabi Kaizen Chef's Knife

Amazon Miyabi Kaizen Chef's Knife

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Orig. $225 $143 at Amazon

The Nakiri knife is a vegetable-lover’s dream. Like other Nakiri knives, the Paudin 7-inch knife is designed with a squared off head to easily slice and cut through vegetables. Since the edge stays straight throughout, there’s no rocking and the blade cuts right through even the most fibrous of sweet potatoes.

Best Japanese Knife Deals

Amazon Messermeister Avanta 5” Fine Edge Steak Knife Set

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To truly enjoy your perfectly seared steak, it’s essential to have a sharp steak knife that will slice right through the meat to produce a clean cut. While high-quality knife sets can be pricey, this Zwilling razor-sharp steak knife set is on sale for a whopping 53% off. It includes eight steak knives and a sleek wooden storage box. The 4-inch serrated knives are designed to slice through steak effortlessly and stay sharp with minimal care.

Zwilling Razor-Sharp Steak Knives, Set of 8

Amazon ZWILLING Razor-Sharp Steak Knives set

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Orig. $180 $85 at Amazon

The Messermeister Avanta steak knife set has a more classic look with its dark wood-grain handles. The stainless steel steak knives have 5-inch straight edge blades that make them versatile for other tasks beyond slicing steak, like slicing fruit or cutting vegetables.

Best Steak Knife Set Deals

Amazon HENCKELS Solution Razor-Sharp 4-inch Compact Chef Knife

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Petty knives, otherwise known as utility knives or prep knives, are longer than paring knives but shorter than chef’s knives. This makes them very versatile and capable of deftly handling a wide variety of kitchen tasks. The Wüsthof classic 6-inch prep knife is a well-designed petty knife with just the right weight balance for a comfortable grip, especially for smaller hands. The high-carbon, stain-resistant blade is also super sharp and can effortlessly slice through any ingredient. At 26% off, it’s a steal for a classic blade you’ll reach for daily.

Wüsthof Classic 6-Inch Prep Knife

Amazon Wusthof Classic 6" Prep Knife

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Orig. $135 $100 at Amazon

Paring knives are a humble-yet-powerful tool in the kitchen. They’re capable of so many small tasks that bigger knives can’t tackle, and they often last for a lifetime. The Henckels Solution 4-inch paring knife is a pure workhorse that’s built with a comfortable handle and sharp blade for any peeling and slicing that you might need to do. Plus, it’s just $11 right now.

Best Paring and Utility Knife Deals

Mercer Culinary M23210 Millennia Black Handle,

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Summer is peak grilling season, which means you’ll be slicing up pork tenderloin, racks of ribs, and steak filets, nearly every weekend. Carving knives are designed to make slicing easier, and this Mairico carving knife that’s 21% off has an extra-long 11-inch blade that’s also super sharp. It glides through meat to produce precise cuts, whether it’s a delicate smoked salmon or large brisket.

Mairico Carving Knife

Amazon MAIRICO Brisket Slicing Knife

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Orig. $28 $22 at Amazon

To avoid slicing uneven, ragged pieces of bread, get a bread knife like this Mercer Culinary bread knife, which has a 10-inch serrated blade that’s long and sharp enough to slice through a large loaf of crusty sourdough. At 43% off, the knife also has an ergonomic handle that’s comfortable to grip and helps with stabilizing the hand while you’re slicing through larger or denser loaves. 

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