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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.

  • Shun Classic 8 inch Western Chef's Knife

    Shun Classic 8 inch Western Chef's Knife

    The Shun Classic 8 inch Western Chef's Knife combines the best of two traditions. This knife has features modeled after the European chef's knives: a thicker blade and a 22-degree cutting edge. This allows the knife to be used for heavy-duty tasks, while...

    $204.95
  • Shun Premier 5 1/2 inch Nakiri

    Shun Premier 5 1/2 inch Nakiri

    The Shun Premier 5 1/2 inch nakiri knife has a short, straight edge made for quickly chopping vegetables. The edge stays sharp for longer than other knives because it's made from Shun's VG-MAX "super steel." The blade is protected from damage by 34...

    $204.95
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon 10” Super Slicer

    Wusthof Classic Ikon 10” Super Slicer

    Wusthof Classic Ikon knives have a distinctive, double bolster design for professional-style heft, exceptional balance and beauty.  This knife is a super slicer as it is ideal for cutting clean slices through:  large fruits and vegetables;...

    $200.00
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Wusthof Classic Ikon 8 inch Chef's Knife

    A chef's knife is the most essential knife in any kitchen. The Wusthof Classic Ikon 8 inch chef's knife is sometimes called a French knife or cook's knife. It's perfect for a multitude of tasks such as chopping, dicing, and mincing. The...

    $200.00
  • Wusthof Classic 10 inch Chef's Knife

    Wusthof Classic 10 inch Chef's Knife

    The Wusthof Classic 10 inch chef's knife is a great size for chopping and slicing larger meats and vegetables. Chefs with larger hands appreciate its sharpness and good balance. This sharpness of this chefs knife is due to the strength of the German...

    $200.00
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon 8 inch Carving Knife

    Wusthof Classic Ikon 8 inch Carving Knife

    For times when you need to slice meat, look no further than the <strong>Wusthof Classic Ikon 8 inch carving knife</strong>. The slim blade is ideal for cutting precise slices of meat while keeping flavorful juices intact. Its ideal for medium...

    $200.00
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon 7 inch Nakiri - Hollow Edge

    Wusthof Classic Ikon 7 inch Nakiri - Hollow Edge

    The Wusthof Classic Ikon 7 inch Hollow Edge Nakiri was selected for Finalist honors at the 2017 Housewares Design Awards! The 7 inch Nakiri joins the Classic Ikon collection, bringing a thinner, Asian-style blade with a 10&deg; cutting edge. The...

    $200.00
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon 9 inch Double Serrated Bread Knife

    Wusthof Classic Ikon 9 inch Double Serrated Bread Knife

    The Wusthof Classic Ikon 9 inch double serrated bread knife has a new blade edge that lets you slice bread while creating even less crumbs than an ordinary bread knife. The blade's new micro-serrations that are between the larger serrations make this the...

    $200.00
  • Wusthof Classic 8 inch Wide Cook's Knife

    Wusthof Classic 8 inch Wide Cook's Knife

    The workhorse of the kitchen - this essential, indispensable kitchen knife chops, minces, slices and dices. The weight and balance of this knife also make it perfect for heavy duty work such as cutting thicker vegetables and meats.

    $200.00
  • Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    The Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 3 1/2 inch Paring knife is another absolute essential for any cook. The sharp, small blade is made to slice and peel fruits and vegetables that are on the smaller side. This German-made paring knife is also ideal for intricate...

    $200.00
  • Shun Premier Grey 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Premier Grey 8 inch Chef's Knife

    The chef’s knife is the most utilized knife in the kitchen - it needs to feel good in your hand, have a razor-sharp edge, and make food preparation easier and satisfying.  The Shun Premier Grey 8” Chef’s knife may be the perfect...

    $199.95
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    Global Classic 3 Piece Knife Set

    Global Classic 3 Piece Knife Set

    The Global Classic 3 Piece Knife Set is a great starter set for any kitchen:  The 7” Oriental cook’s knife is perfect for cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work.  The 5” Santoku with a straighter edge is perfect for...

    Was: $234.95
    Now: $199.95
  • Global Sai 7 1/2 inch Chef's Knife

    Global Sai 7 1/2 inch Chef's Knife

    The Global Sai 7.5 inch chef's knife takes the classic Global chef's knife design and adds some new, modern improvements. You'll love the blade's attractive, hand-hammered finish that helps keep food from sticking to the side of it. It's also super sharp...

    $199.95
  • Shun Classic 8 inch Kiritsuke

    Shun Classic 8 inch Kiritsuke

    The Shun Classic 8 inch Kiritsuke knife is the Japanese Master Chefs knife. This top quality Shun knife has a traditional length blade, so it's the knife of choice for a variety of cutting and slicing jobs. Use it for every thing from chopping...

    $199.95
  • Shun Premier Grey 7 inch Santoku Knife

    Shun Premier Grey 7 inch Santoku Knife

    The Shun Premier Grey 7" Santoku is a beautiful, Asian-inspired chef's knife, which easily handles all the basic kitchen cutting tasks. Featuring Premier's razor-sharp blade with a hammered finish, it has a sophisticated new grey Pakkawood handle.

    $199.95
  • Hammer Stahl 4 Piece Cutlery Essentials Knife Set

    Hammer Stahl 4 Piece Cutlery Essentials Knife Set

    Select the Hammer Stahl 4 Piece Cutlery Essentials Knife Set when you want to have a few basic knives. This beautiful set also makes a great gift for the foodie in your life! The German-made steel in every HammerStahl blade ensures that Hammer Stahl...

    $199.95
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    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...

    Was: $224.95
    Now: $199.95
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    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...

    Was: $224.95
    Now: $199.95
  • Shun Premier 5 1/2 inch Santoku Knife

    Shun Premier 5 1/2 inch Santoku Knife

    The Shun Premier 5 1/2 inch santoku knife is a short, easy-to-handle cook's knife for quick chopping. Made in Japan, this Shun Premier santoku is incredibly sharp with a long-lasting edge that's made from Shun's VG-MAX "super steel." The handle and blade...

    $199.95
  • Shun Premier 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Premier 6 inch Chef's Knife

    The Shun Premier 6 inch chef's knife is an attractive medium-sized knife for chopping vegetables and cutting meat. It's incredibly sharp and the hand-hammered finish on the blade helps food come off of the knife easily, similar to a hollow edge. This...

    $199.95
  • Shun Classic 8 inch Chef's Knife - Hollow Edge

    Shun Classic 8 inch Chef's Knife - Hollow Edge

    The Shun Classic 8 inch hollow-ground chef's knife is a useful medium-length knife for any chef, professional or home. The ultra-sharp Shun blade and hollow-ground pockets enable you to quickly chop anything on your cutting board. This cooks knife is...

    $199.95
  • Wusthof Classic 2 Piece Prep Set

    Wusthof Classic 2 Piece Prep Set

    This new Wusthof Classic 2 piece prep set is an incredible deal. It's like getting 2 knives for the price of 1! This prep set from Wusthof includes a Classic 6 inch chef's knife as well as a 3.6 inch paring knife. These knives resist damage and are...

    $195.00
  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 3.5 inch Paring Knife

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 3.5 inch Paring 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...

    $194.95
  • Zwilling Pro 10 inch Chef's Knife

    Zwilling Pro 10 inch Chef's Knife

    Zwilling Pro 10 inch Chef's Knife provides you with tremendous cutting control due to the wedge shape of this very sharp blade. Plus, the bolster, or base of the knife that separates your hand from the blade, is angled, making it even easier to slice,...

    $194.95
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    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...

    Was: $259.95
    Now: $192.95
  • Shun Classic Blonde 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Classic Blonde 8 inch Chef's Knife

    This is every cook's must-have knife. The Shun Classic Blonde 8-in. Chef's Knife is an all-purpose knife ideal for a full range of cutting tasks. This new blonde-handled version of our Classic Chef's knife features an 8-inch blade ideal for preparing...

    $189.95
  • Shun Classic Blonde 9 inch Bread Knife

    Shun Classic Blonde 9 inch Bread Knife

    After a chef's knife and a paring knife, some cooks say that the knife they most can't live without is their bread knife. If you're looking for a new bread knife, this blonde-handled version of Shun's Classic Bread Knife is a beautiful choice. Don't ruin...

    $189.95
  • Shun Classic Blonde 7 inch Santoku

    Shun Classic Blonde 7 inch Santoku

    Like a chef's knife, the Japanese santoku is a multipurpose knife used for just about every cutting job in the kitchen. The name means "three virtues." This refers either to the three types of foods it works especially well with—vegetables,...

    $189.95
  • Shun Premier 6 inch Boning Fillet Knife

    Shun Premier 6 inch Boning Fillet Knife

    This beautiful Shun Premier 6 inch boning fillet knife has a lifetime guarantee from Shun against defects in construction with normal use and proper care.Beautiful and comfortable PakkaWood handle in walnutHas an edge that stays razor-sharp for longer...

    $189.95
  • Shun Premier 6 inch Ultimate Utility Knife

    Shun Premier 6 inch Ultimate Utility Knife

    The Shun Premier U-2 ultimate utility knife is great for many different uses. It is a combination of a spatula and a serrated utility knife. It's great for slicing sandwiches, salami, sausage, tomatoes, and even for spreading butter or mayonnaise. It...

    $189.95
  • Shun Classic 6 1/2 inch Nakiri Knife

    Shun Classic 6 1/2 inch Nakiri Knife

    The Shun Classic 6.5 inch Nakiri knife is an especially sharp, beautiful knife made specifically for chopping vegetables. Carrot and cucumber slices won't stick to the blade of this nakiri knife. The layered, Damascus-like finish on the blade reduces...

    $189.95
  • Shun Classic 7 inch Santoku Knife - Hollow Edge

    Shun Classic 7 inch Santoku Knife - Hollow Edge

    This Shun Classic 7 inch hollow-ground santoku knife is one of our best-selling types of cutlery. The hollows in the edge of this santoku knife provide air pockets to help prevent foods from sticking to the blade while you work. The 34 layers of...

    $189.95
  • Shun Classic 8 inch chef's knife

    Shun Classic 8 inch Chef's Knife

    The Shun Classic 8 inch chef's knife has a traditional length blade, suitable for most chefs. It's much lighter than most European knives because the blade of this Japanese-made knife is thinner. This reduces hand fatigue and makes the knife easier to...

    $189.95