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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.

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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
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon 2 Piece Knife Starter Set

    Wusthof Classic Ikon 2 Piece Knife Starter Set

    This excellent Wusthof Classic Ikon 2 piece cook's set from includes the 8 inch Ikon chef's knife as well as the 3.5 inch Ikon paring knife. The chef's knife is perfect for chopping vegetables, cutting boneless meats, separating chicken, and various...

    $235.00
  • Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 6 inch Utility Knife

    Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 6 inch Utility Knife

    The sharp Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 6 inch utility knife works well for a variety of chopping, slicing and dicing tasks. This German-made knife has an elegant look thanks to its rich wood-grain handle. Ikon Blackwood knives are especially sturdy because the...

    $230.00
  • Shun Narukami 8 inch Chef’s Knife

    Shun Narukami 8 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...

    $229.95
  • KAI Professional 5 Piece Barbecue Set

    KAI Professional 5 Piece Barbecue Set

    This BBQ set by KAI PRO has four key tools needed for grilled meats of all types, from prime rib to poultry.  The cleaver handles larger cuts of bone-in meat; the Asian multi-prep breaks down poultry quickly and also works as a general prep knife...

    $229.95
  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 5.25 inch Prep Knife

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 5.25 inch Prep 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...

    $229.95
  • Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    Whether you're mincing fine herbs, making precise decorative cuts or simply coring a few tomatoes, the Miyabi Black 3.5 inch paring knife is the right choice. Effortless to hold, the classic Japanese "D"-shape handle provides stress-free chopping,...

    $229.95
  • Shun Premier 10 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Premier 10 inch Chef's Knife

    This Shun Premier 10 inch chef's knife has a beautiful walnut-finished PakkaWood handle and hammered blade finish that you'll love. It's perfect for chopping lots of vegetables or boneless meats. This chef's knife from Shun also keeps its...

    $229.95
  • Wusthof Classic 2 Piece Carving Knife Set - Hollow Edge

    Wusthof Classic 2 Piece Carving Knife Set - Hollow Edge

    Perfect for carving turkeys and roasts, the Wusthof Classic 2 piece carving set is a great addition to your cutlery collection as well as an ideal gift for the holiday season. The 8 inch carving knife is the perfect length for carving turkey or other...

    $220.00
  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 9 inch Sharpening Steel

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 9 inch Sharpening Steel

    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...

    $219.95
  • Zwilling Pro 6 inch Meat Cleaver

    Zwilling Pro 6 inch Meat Cleaver

    The Zwilling Pro 6 inch Meat Cleaver makes tough jobs easy. Chop roast chickens, a rack of ribs or stock bones cleanly and effortlessly with this heavy-duty cleaver. The broad surface also comes in handy for scooping and transferring chopped...

    $219.95
  • Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 5 inch Utility Knife

    Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 5 inch Utility Knife

    The Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 5 inch Utility 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...

    $219.95
  • Shun Kanso 12 inch Hollow Edge Brisket Knife with Saya

    Shun Kanso 12 inch Hollow Edge Brisket Knife with Saya

    What could be better to have at your disposal, once you've spent hours cooking the perfect brisket, than this Shun Kanso Brisket Knife? It's ideal for slicing or trimming larger cuts of heat and the long, narrow blade makes it easy to slice meat in a...

    $219.95
  • Zwilling Pro 7 inch Chinese Chef's Knife

    Zwilling Pro 7 inch Chinese Chef's Knife

    Zwilling Pro 7 inch Chinese Chef's Knife has an incredibly sharp, but lightweight blade. This Asian-inspired blade makes chopping lots of vegetables an easy, quick job because of its sharp blade, great balance and comfortable handle. The Pro Chinese...

    $219.95
  • Zwilling Four Star 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    Zwilling Four Star 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    The next time you have steak you'll appreciate the Zwilling Four Star 4 piece steak knife set. These wonderfully sharp knives help you to smoothly slice through filet mignon or skirt steak. Each knife in this cutlery set is forged, making it a strong...

    $219.95
  • Zwilling Four Star 3 Piece Essentials Set

    Zwilling Four Star 3 Piece Essentials Set

    This set includes a Zwilling 8 inch chef's knife, a 3.5 inch paring knife and a 5 inch serrated utility knife!These three German-made knives are essentials for any kitchen. As with all JA Henckels knives, this special 4 Star set has a lifetime guarantee!

    $219.95
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon 2 Piece Prep Set

    Wusthof Classic Ikon 2 Piece Prep Set

    This excellent Wusthof Classic Ikon 2 piece prep set from includes the 6 inch Ikon chef's knife as well as the 3.5 inch Ikon paring knife. The chef's knife is perfect for chopping vegetables, cutting boneless meats, separating chicken, and various other...

    $215.00
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon 2 Piece Mini Asian Set

    Wusthof Classic Ikon 2 Piece Mini Asian Set

    This Wusthof Classic Ikon 2 piece Mini Asian Set combines the smaller Santoku with the straight edge paring knife. This set from Wusthof is a perfect size for prepping small items, like mushrooms, garlic and fruit. These knives resist damage and are long...

    $215.00
  • Shun Premier Grey 9.5 inch Bread Knife

    Shun Premier Grey 9.5 inch Bread Knife

    Whether you bake your own fresh loaf of bread or purchase it at the bakery, this beautiful Shun Premier Grey bread knife gives you perfect slices.  It features razor-sharp, wide, undulating serrations which gently glide through your bread, unlike...

    $209.95
  • Shun Premier 8 inch Kiritsuke

    Shun Premier 8 inch Kiritsuke

    The Shun Premier 8 inch Kiritsuke knife is the Japanese Master Chefs knife. This long blade of this top quality Shun knif makes it easy to quickly chop a lot of greens and other vegetables. The hand-hammered blade looks great and helps keep food from...

    $209.95