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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 Premier 6 1/2 inch Serrated Utility Knife

    Shun Premier 6 1/2 inch Serrated Utility Knife

    This Shun Premier 6 1/2 inch serrated utility knife is an excellent knife for slicing cucumbers, tomatoes, salami, and other foods with tough skin. Its sharp, serrated edge is also useful for slicing small loaves of bread like baguettes. The blade on...

    $169.95
  • Zwilling Pro S 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Zwilling Pro S 8 inch Chef's Knife

    The Zwilling Pro S 8 inch chef's knife is a basic tool everyone should have in the kitchen. Grip the knife high, pile your food up on the cutting board, and chop your way to culinary bliss. Used world wide by professional and home chefs, this German-made...

    $169.95
  • Shun Classic 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Classic 6 inch Chef's Knife

    The Shun Classic 6 inch chef's knife is the perfect size for anyone who likes to use a smaller knife. Every chef needs a cook's knife, but home chefs with smaller hands can have difficulty using knives with long or heavy blades. This Japanese-made chef's...

    $169.95
  • Zwilling Four Star 2 Piece Carving Knife Set

    Zwilling Four Star 2 Piece Carving Knife Set

    This special Zwilling Four Star 2 piece carving knife set is made in Germany, this set includes a Four Star 8 inch slicing knife as well as a 7 inch carving fork. Both pieces in this set are forged from high quality German stainless steel, so they're...

    $169.95
  • Zwilling Pro 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Zwilling Pro 8 inch Chef's Knife

    The Zwilling Pro 8 inch chefs knife is designed to give you superb cutting control thanks to the innovative wedge shape of its very sharp blade. Plus, the bolster, or base of the knife that separates your hand from the blade, is angled, making it even...

    $169.95
  • Zwilling Four Star 10 inch Chef's Knife

    Zwilling Four Star 10 inch Chef's Knife

    The Zwilling Four Star 10 inch chef's knife has a precise, sharp blade. Use it for a variety of cutting jobs, including slicing onions, dicing vegetables, even for cutting small roasts or chickens. This German-made knife is also known as a cooks knife,...

    $169.95
  • Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 5 1/2 inch Santoku - Hollow Edge

    Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 5 1/2 inch Santoku - Hollow Edge

    You can use this beautiful Zwilling Miyabi Kaizen 5.5 inch hollow-ground santoku knife to chop fresh vegetables and cut meats similarly to how you use a chef's knife. This Kaizen santoku knife from Miyabi keeps its sharp, hand-honed edge for an...

    $169.95
  • Shun Narukami 4 inch Paring Knife

    Shun Narukami 4 inch Paring 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...

    $164.95
  • Miyabi Koh 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Koh 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Koh 8 inch Chef's Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness for which...

    $164.95
  • Miyabi Evolution 9 inch Bread Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 9 inch Bread Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 9 ½ inch Slicing Knife has a super-sharp serrated edge that's ideal for slicing the most delicious loaves of crusty bread. Made from revolutionary fine...

    $164.95
  • Miyabi Evolution 9 1/2 inch Slicing Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 9 1/2 inch Slicing Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 9 ½ inch Slicing Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. This slicing knife delivers smooth, even cuts every time, whether you're carving up a...

    $164.95
  • Miyabi Evolution 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 8 inch Chef's Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. The Chef's knife is the workhorse of any kitchen, from slicing and dicing to chopping and mincing,...

    $164.95
  • Miyabi Evolution 6 1/2 inch Nakiri Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 6 1/2 inch Nakiri Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 6 ½ inch Nakiri Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Designed specifically for mincing, chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables, and much...

    $164.95
  • Shun Kanso 7 inch Asian Utility Knife

    Shun Kanso 7 inch Asian Utility Knife

    The Shun Kanso 7 inch Asian Utility has a super sharp edge. The Kanso blade looks quite different than other knife blades because of its metallurgy. The high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel in this blade provides a razor sharp edge. The crystalline...

    $164.95
  • Miyabi Koh 9 1/2 inch Slicing Knife

    Miyabi Koh 9 1/2 inch Slicing Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Koh 9½ inch Slicing Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness for...

    $164.95
  • Miyabi Koh 9 inch Bread Knife

    Miyabi Koh 9 inch Bread Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Koh 9 inch Bread Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness for which...

    $164.95
  • Miyabi Koh 6 1/2 inch Nakiri

    Miyabi Koh 6 1/2 inch Nakiri

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Koh 6½ inch Nakiri is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness for which...

    $164.95
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    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...

    Was: $204.95
    Now: $163.95
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Wusthof Classic Ikon 6 inch Chef's Knife

    The chef's knife is the most popular type of kitchen knife. The great design of Wusthof Classic Ikon 6 inch chef's knife ensures it will be a sharp, long lasting knife. Use it for a variety of cutting jobs including slicing, mincing, and dicing. Its...

    $160.00
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon 5 inch Boning Knife

    Wusthof Classic Ikon 5 inch Boning Knife

    The Classic Ikon 5 inch boning knife is perfect for removing bones in pork, beef or chicken. The long narrow curved blade allows the knife to move cleanly along the bones. The Classic Ikon line by Wusthof features a distinctive, double bolster design...

    $160.00
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon 6 inch Flexible Fillet Knife

    Wusthof Classic Ikon 6 inch Flexible Fillet Knife

    The Classic Ikon 6" Flexible Fillet Knife has a very thin flexible blade which is designed for deboning and filleting fish. The long narrow blade enables the knife to move smoothly along the backbone of the fish and easily remove the fish skin. The...

    $160.00
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    Miyabi Kaizen II 7” Santoku

    Miyabi Kaizen II 7” Santoku

    Santoku is defined as three virtues and this knife is so named since it can be used for meat, fish and vegetables.  This all-purpose Asian style knife has a relative straight edge from heel to tip, supporting the Japanese push cut.  The...

    Was: $189.95
    Now: $159.95
  • Shun Premier Blonde 6.5 inch Utility Knife

    Shun Premier Blonde 6.5 inch Utility Knife

    The third member of any essential kitchen knife line-up is a utility knife.  Between a chef’s knife and a paring knife in size, it is  the perfect size for in-between size tasks.  It is an excellent choice for trimming green...

    $159.95
  • ZWILLING Pro 7" Slim Chef's Knife

    ZWILLING Pro 7" Slim Chef's Knife

    The 7" Slim chef's knife is a reliable performer for all kitchen tasks - chopping herbs, dicing onions, mincing garlic, etc. The slim version of the Pro chef 's knife features a medium-sized handle, a 9% smaller blade profile, and is 24% lighter than...

    $159.95
  • Zwilling Pro Le Blanc 7” Slim Santoku

    Zwilling Pro Le Blanc 7” Slim Santoku

    Santoku is Japanese for “three virtues” and this knife excels in three cutting techniques: mincing, slicing, and dicing.  You’ll want to use it for detailed kitchen tasks such as mincing garlic, slicing vegetables, and dicing...

    $159.95
  • Zwilling Pro Le Blanc Slim 7” Chef’s Knife

    Zwilling Pro Le Blanc Slim 7” Chef’s Knife

    The 7” Slim chef’s knife is a reliable performer for all kitchen tasks - chopping herbs, dicing onions, mincing garlic, etc.  The slim version of the Pro chef’s knife features a medium sized handle, a 9% smaller blade profile,...

    $159.95
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    Zwilling Pro S 2 Piece Chef's Set

    Zwilling Pro S 2 Piece Chef's Set

    The Zwilling Pro S 2 piece chef's set includes an 8 inch chef's knife, a basic tool everyone should have in the kitchen. Grip the knife high, pile your food up on the cutting board, and chop your way to culinary bliss. Another necessary kitchen knife for...

    Was: $214.95
    Now: $159.95
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    Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 7 inch Santoku - Hollow Edge

    Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 7 inch Santoku - Hollow Edge

    Made in Japan, the Zwilling Miyabi Kaizen 7 inch hollow-ground santoku knife has the super-sharp, hand-honed edge for which Japanese knives are known. This sharpness helps you chop through any vegetables or cut boneless meats with almost no effort. The...

    Was: $184.95
    Now: $159.95
  • Shun Premier 6 1/2 inch Utility Knife

    Shun Premier 6 1/2 inch Utility Knife

    The Shun Premier 6 1/2 inch utility knife is beautiful and convenient for quick slicing and cutting. The size of this knife makes it suitable for almost any task, from cutting meat to slicing a few vegetables. This Shun Premier utility knife also has the...

    $159.95
  • Shun Classic 6 inch Boning/Fillet Knife

    Shun Classic 6 inch Boning/Fillet Knife

    This Shun Classic 6 inch boning / fillet knife has a sharp, curved blade for making perfect fillets of chicken or fish. This extremely sharp boning/fillet knife from Shun has excellent edge life because the core is made from super-hard VG10 steel. For...

    $159.95
  • Zwilling Pro 6 1/2 inch Nakiri Knife

    Zwilling Pro 6 1/2 inch Nakiri Knife

    The Zwilling Pro 6.5 inch Nakiri Knife combines the versatility of a chefs knife with the strength of a vegetable cleaver. This Japanese-inspired blade is useful when you want to chop large vegetables, such as eggplant or big onions. The Pro Nakiri from...

    $159.95
  • Zwilling Pro 7 inch Santoku Knife - Hollow Edge

    Zwilling Pro 7 inch Santoku Knife - Hollow Edge

    The Zwilling Pro7 inch Santoku knife is designed to be easy to use and easy on the eyes. 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...

    $159.95
  • Zwilling Four Star 6 inch Cleaver

    Zwilling Four Star 6 inch Cleaver

    This Zwilling Four Star 6 inch cleaver is made to chop through bones and joints. The two most important considerations when selecting a cleaver are weight and balance. This German-made cleaver is a good, all purpose chopper. It's not too heavy to but it...

    $159.95
  • Shun Classic U-2 6 inch Ultimate Utility Knife

    Shun Classic U-2 6 inch Ultimate Utility Knife

    The Shun Classic U-2 ultimate utility knife is a practical, all purpose knife. It is a combination of a serrated utility knife and a spatula. With this Shun utility knife you can get mayonnaise from the bottom of a jar, spread it on your gourmet bread,...

    $154.95