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Kitchen Knives & Cutlery
Knife Brand Comparison Guide

Kitchen Knives & Cutlery

MetroKitchen offers some of the finest knives and cutlery available for the kitchen. We feature quality German cutlery brands like Wusthof and Zwilling. We also feature Japanese knives from Global Knives, Shun, and more. Many of these brands feature a lifetime warranty from their manufacturers and are available in a variety of styles. Browse our extensive selection now.

 

Wusthof Trident Knives

Precision forged in Solingen, Germany since 1814, Wusthof knives are designed so you can enjoy maximum sharpeness, strength, great balance and safety. Wusthof knife styles include Classic, Grand Prix 2, Classic Ikon, Gourmet and Wusthof Pro.

Zwilling Knives

Zwilling knives are constructed of high carbon steel for maximum durability & corrosion resistance. Enjoy perfect balance & ideal weight with Zwilling's many knife styles: Pro "S," Pro, Four Star, Four Star II, International Forged, Miyabi, Twin Cuisine, Bob Kramer.

Global Knives

Razor sharp and exceptionally light, Global cutlery are unique in the world of fine cutlery. The stainless steel used in Global Japanese knives is harder than the steel used in traditional German cutlery, which gives Global knives a noticeably sharper edge.

Shun Knives

Elegantly designed Shun Cutlery from KAI, Handcrafted in Japan features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, it's clad for extra strength.

  • Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 7 inch Santoku

    Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 7 inch Santoku

    The Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 7 inch Santoku is a result of the collaboration between Zwilling J.A. Henckels and Bob Kramer, the first Master Bladesmith to specialize in kitchen cutlery. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers...

    $319.95
  • Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 5 1/2 inch Santoku Knife

    Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 5 1/2 inch Santoku Knife

    Designed for mincing, chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables, the Miyabi Black 5.5 inch Santoku knife also handles heavy-duty cutting, while remaining nimble enough for precision cuts. Easy to hold with its "D"-shaped handle, combined with exquisite...

    $309.95
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    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 8" Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 8" Chef's Knife

    Top-of-the-line MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance. More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected...

    Was: $349.95
    Now: $299.95
  • Hammer Stahl 6 Piece Barbecue Knife Set Hammer Stahl 6 Piece Barbecue Knife Set

    Hammer Stahl 6 Piece Barbecue Knife Set

    The Hammer Stahl 6 Piece Barbecue Knife Set is a grill Master's must-have tool set. It comes complete with 5 essential meat-prep blades and leather knife roll. Prepare ribs, steaks, poultry and roasts to perfection with a professional knife set designed...

    $299.95
  • Wusthof Classic 3-Piece Chef’s Knife Set

    Wusthof Classic 3-Piece Chef’s Knife Set

    The Classic series has been tried and tested for generations. They are forged from high-carbon steel and sharpened to a razor sharp edge. The handles are comfortable and handsome.  This is the perfect starter set for home cooks or professional chefs...

    $295.00
  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 6" Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 6" Chef's Knife

    Top-of-the-line MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance. More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected...

    $289.95
  • Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 5 1/4 inch Prep Knife

    Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 5 1/4 inch Prep Knife

    With a wider blade than the paring knife, for better knuckle clearance, the Miyabi Black 5.25 inch Prep knife is a great knife to reach for when incredible versatility is needed. Easy to hold with its "D"-shaped handle, combined with exquisite Japanese...

    $289.95
  • Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 8 inch Chef's Knife

    You'll love the amazing cutting power of the Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 8 inch Chef's knife. Its sharp blade and good balance make all of your cutting jobs easier. This German-made cooks knife also looks great with its elegant wood-grain handle. The Wusthof...

    $285.00
  • Wusthof Classic 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    Wusthof Classic 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    Wusthof Classic 6 Piece Steak Knife set contains 4 Classic, 4 1/2" Steak Knives. These Steak Knives have scimitar shaped blades and this upward curve of the blade works like a butcher's knife to help slice meat with ease and precision. Since 1814...

    $285.00
  • Wusthof Classic 3 Piece Knife Set

    Wusthof Classic 3 Piece Knife Set

    A Wusthof Classic 3 piece cooks knife set makes a great gift for professional or home chefs. These forged, reliable knives meet the stringent demands of pro chefs around the world. You can see and feel the robust German engineering. A unique stainless...

    $285.00
  • Shun Classic 2-Piece Carving Set

    Shun Classic 2-Piece Carving Set

    Elegantly carve meat and poultry at the table with this beautiful Shun Classic set. The Shun Classic line features the proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and 68 layers of Damascus cladding for a strong, razor-sharp blade. The long blade of the 9 ''...

    $279.95
  • Zwilling Pro Le Blanc 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    Zwilling Pro Le Blanc 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    This beautiful, yet sturdy steak knife set, with V edged honed sharpness, is perfect for cutting cleanly through meats and vegetables.  Zwilling Pro, the most user-friendly knife line on the market, is now available with elegant matte white...

    Sugg: $452.00
    $279.95
  • ZWILLING Pro S 3-Piece Chef's Set

    ZWILLING Pro S 3-Piece Chef's Set

    The ZWILLING Twin Pro "S" Chef's 3 piece set contains the 3 most useful of these traditionally designed and superbly efficient knives, an 8"chef's knife, a 6" utility knife and a 4" paring knife. ZWILLING TWIN Pro "S" Knives provide classical styling...

    $279.95
  • Zwilling Pro 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    Zwilling Pro 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    The Zwilling Pro steak knife set is designed to be easy to use and amazingly sharp. You will appreciate the sharpness and superb cutting control that comes from its unique wedge-shaped blade. The bolster, or base of the knife that separates your hand...

    $279.95
  • Zwilling Pro S 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    Zwilling Pro S 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    Zwilling Pro S 4 piece steak knife set is manufactured with the same care and precision as the rest of the Henckels Pro S cutlery line. These especially sharp steak knives bring the cutting finesse of a professional chef to your dining table. Use them...

    $279.95
  • Wusthof Gourmet 10 Piece Acacia Block Set

    Wusthof Gourmet 10 Piece Acacia Block Set

    Non-forged Wusthof Gourmet knives have a wonderful price-to-performance ratio, as well as intuitive and lightweight handling.  Every non-forged knife in the Gourmet series features typical Wusthof high quality, each blade being laser-cut and...

    $275.00
  • Shun Kanso 3 Piece Starter Set

    Shun Kanso 3 Piece Starter Set

    This Kanso starter set has 3 vital pieces of cutlery every cook needs: 8” chef’s knife, 6” utility and a paring knife.  You will use the chef’s knife every time you cook (for dicing, chopping, mincing, and slicing), the...

    $269.95
  • Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 6 inch Chef's Knife

    The Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 6 inch Chef's Knife is a result of the collaboration between Zwilling J.A. Henckels and Bob Kramer, the first Master Bladesmith to specialize in kitchen cutlery. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife...

    $269.95
  • Shun Classic 7 3/4 inch Chinese Cleaver

    Shun Classic 7 3/4 inch Chinese Cleaver

    Despite its size and shape, the Shun Classic Chinese cleaver is intended for vegetables. Asian chefs use this knife in the same manner as western chefs use a Chef's knife - for chopping large quantities of vegetables. With a short up-and-down chopping...

    $269.95
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    Shun Dual Core 6 1/2 inch Nakiri

    Shun Dual Core 6 1/2 inch Nakiri

    Nakiri is Japanese for "vegetable knife". The Shun Dual Core 6½ inch Nakiri Knife serves as a practical tool for professional and home chefs around the world. If you love vegetables for salad or stir fry, then the Dual Core Nakiri is a must have...

    Was: $329.95
    Now: $263.95
  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 6" Utility Knife

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 6" Utility Knife

    Top-of-the-line MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance. More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected...

    $259.95
  • Shun Premier 3 Piece Build-a-Block Set

    Shun Premier 3 Piece Build-a-Block Set

    The Shun Premier 3 Piece Build-a-Block set provides key kitchen essentials; with room to grow your collection. Consisting of an 8 inch Chef's Knife, a honing steel, all in a 6 slot bamboo knife storage block. As with all knives in the Premier line, all...

    $259.95
  • Shun Dual Core 6 inch Utility knife

    Shun Dual Core 6 inch Utility knife

    The Shun Dual Core 6 inch Utility knife is made for cutting jobs that are too big for a paring knife but don't need the heft of a chefs knife. For example, slicing a chicken breast or a small pork tenderloin. The Shun Dual Core series features a Damascus...

    $259.95
  • Shun Narukami 10 inch Chef’s Knife

    Shun Narukami 10 inch Chef’s Knife

    Narukami means “thunderbolt” in Japanese, and this new line of knives has the sharp, edge-holding performance of carbon steel in a handsome knife.  The core of this knife is Blue11 carbon steel that is jacketed with a layer of...

    $249.95
  • Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 9 inch Sharpening Steel

    Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 9 inch Sharpening Steel

    Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 knives are made from the finest materials delivering high-performance and are exquisite. To maintain your knife blade edge, it is very important to use a honing steel on a regular basis. By using a honing steel it will lessen the...

    $249.95
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    Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 8 inch Chef's Knife

    The Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 8 inch Chef's Knife is a result of the collaboration between Zwilling J.A. Henckels and Bob Kramer, the first Master Bladesmith to specialize in kitchen cutlery. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife...

    Was: $319.95
    Now: $249.95
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    Zwilling Pro 3 Piece Starter Set

    Zwilling Pro 3 Piece Starter Set

    Chose the Zwilling Pro 3 Piece Starter Set when you want a thoughtful gift for your favorite home chef. Any cook will love the sharpness and superb cutting control that comes from its unique wedge-shaped blade. The bolster, or base of the knife that...

    Was: $279.95
    Now: $249.95
  • KAI Professional 7 Piece Cutlery Set

    KAI Professional 7 Piece Cutlery Set

    This convenient set includes all you need for a good start in your kitchen: the chef's knife (for most slicing and dicing tasks), paring (for hulling berries, peeling ginger, etc), utility (trimming veggies etc), boning/fillet (trimming meats and fish),...

    $244.95
  • Wusthof Crafter 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Wusthof Crafter 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Wusthof's Crafter Series knives feature Smoked Oak handles, making them more resistant to picking up food particles and odor from food. They are precision forged from a single blank of high-carbon steel and sharpened using PEtec (Precision Edge...

    $240.00
  • Shun Classic 12 inch Hollow Edge Brisket Knife with Saya

    Shun Classic 12 inch Hollow Edge Brisket Knife with Saya

    Shun has added the Classic Brisket Knife to its offerings and it's the perfect tool for a barbecue or family feast. Its long 12" blade makes trimming and slicing larger cuts of meat so much easier. Whether you're serving a brisket, ham, turkey or roast,...

    $239.95