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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.

  • Wusthof Gourmet 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    Wusthof Gourmet 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    These 4 1/2" 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 WÜSTHOF has set the standard for designing and manufacturing...

    $120.00
  • Wusthof 10 inch Diamond Honing Steel

    Wusthof 10 inch Diamond Honing Steel

    Wusthof recommends a diamond or ceramic steel to restore the sharpness of particularly blunt knives.  A steel coated with industrial diamonds can easily sharpen dull knives, realigning the edge quickly for razor sharp cutting.  This diamond...

    $120.00
  • Wusthof 4 Piece Steak Knife Set with Plum Wood Handles

    Wusthof 4 Piece Steak Knife Set with Plum Wood Handles

    Wusthof has created a steak knife set that stands apart from the rest. The stainless steel blades are slightly larger to provide that steak house feel and the plum wood elevates the look by giving a unique grain pattern to each piece. Plum wood varies in...

    $120.00
  • Shun Kanso 5 1/2 inch Santoku - Hollow Edge

    Shun Kanso 5 1/2 inch Santoku - Hollow Edge

    The Shun Kanso 5.5 inch Santoku with a Hollow Ground edge is Shun's latest knife innovation. Kanso knives are pure technological genius. The Kanso blade looks different than other knife blades because of its metallurgy. The high-carbon, vanadium...

    $119.95
  • Zwilling Four Star 7 inch Fine Edge Santoku

    Zwilling Four Star 7 inch Fine Edge Santoku

    The Zwilling Four Star 7 inch Fine Edge Santoku has a broad blade and extremely sharp cutting edge. Similar to a standard chefs knife, the santoku or Asian chefs knife helps you with a multitude of cutting tasks. Use this German-made knife when you need...

    $119.95
  • Zwilling Pro 4 1/2 inch Mini Cleaver

    Zwilling Pro 4 1/2 inch Mini Cleaver

    The Zwilling Pro 4 1/2 inch Mini Cleaver is designed as an all-purpose blade that is comfortable to hold and designed to give you a firm, solid grip as you slice, dice, chop or mince. You get superb cutting control thanks to the innovative wedge shape of...

    $119.95
  • Zwilling Pro S 5 1/2 inch Flexible Boning Knife

    Zwilling Pro S 5 1/2 inch Flexible Boning Knife

    Use the Zwilling Pro S 5 1/2 inch flexible boning knife when you want to get more from a boning knife. Most boning knives are very stiff. With this flexible German-made knife, you can still efficiently debone chickens as well as thinly slice fish and...

    $119.95
  • Zwilling Pro S 8 inch Bread Knife - Serrated

    Zwilling Pro S 8 inch Bread Knife - Serrated

    Try the Zwilling Pro S 8 inch serrated bread knife. Bread can be a tricky thing to slice. It's soft inside, so it can be crushed easily. But often you need a bit of extra pressure to slice through a thick crust. The serrations on this bread knife work...

    $119.95
  • Shun Classic 6 inch Serrated Utility Knife

    Shun Classic 6 inch Serrated Utility Knife

    Tomatoes are notoriously difficult to slice, but not for the Shun Classic 6 inch serrated utility knife. The thin skin of a tomato is surprisingly tough, yet the delicate flesh inside will tear to pieces if you exert too much pressure and use a dull...

    $119.95
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    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...

    Was: $144.95
    Now: $115.95
  • Wusthof Classic 6 inch Utility Knife

    Wusthof Classic 6 inch Utility Knife

    The Wusthof Classic 6 inch utility knife is great for detailed tasks including mincing shallots or dicing peppers or cutting apples. The blade is sturdy and razor sharp, as it has been forged from a single piece of rust-resistant German...

    $115.00
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    Wusthof Classic Ikon 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    The Wusthof Classic Ikon 3-1/2 inch paring knife is a fantastic knife for detailed cutting jobs. Its straight, sharp blade is made so you can precisely peel foods like avocados, cucumbers, and zucchini. Thanks to high quality German stainless steel,...

    $115.00
  • Wusthof Classic 5 inch Boning Knife

    Wusthof Classic 5 inch Boning Knife

    When splitting meat from bone, consider the Wusthof Classic 5 inch boning knife. Its size is recommended for deboning small meats like chicken or other types of poultry. The sharp, tapered blade is designed to work with joints. The three-riveted handle...

    $115.00
  • Wusthof Classic 5 inch Serrated Utility Knife

    Wusthof Classic 5 inch Serrated Utility Knife

    The Wüsthof Classic 5" Serrated Utility Knife performs small and intermediate cutting jobs and the serrated blade of this 5-inch knife cuts perfectly through sausages, tomatoes, and fruit skins. It is also an excellent all-around knife and is ideal...

    $115.00
  • Wusthof Classic 5 inch Tomato Knife

    Wusthof Classic 5 inch Tomato Knife

    The serrated edge on this Wusthof Classic 5 inch tomato knife can help you make perfect, thin slices from even the softest, ripe tomato without crushing it. This edge is great for cutting through a tomato's skin as well as other similar vegetables, like...

    $115.00
  • Wusthof 3 Piece Charcuterie Set with Plum Wood Handles

    Wusthof 3 Piece Charcuterie Set with Plum Wood Handles

    The Wusthof 3 Piece Charcuterie Set with Plum Wood Handles will help highlight your hors d'oeuvre skills while helping you slice and serve in style. Combined with comfortable handles crafted from plum wood, this set has a traditional feel that can...

    $115.00
  • Wusthof Classic 4 inch Extra Wide Paring Knife

    Wusthof Classic 4 inch Extra Wide Paring Knife

    The paring knife is arguably the second most important knife in the kitchen. Its small blade tapers to a tip and the knife is easy to handle, making it perfect for trimming, slicing, and peeling small produce like herbs and garlic cloves. Wusthof's Extra...

    $115.00
  • Zwilling Pro Le Blanc 5.5” Prep Knife

    Zwilling Pro Le Blanc 5.5” Prep Knife

    The 5.5” prep knife is a compact knife for many kitchen tasks - cutting, chopping, dicing.  You’ll find it very useful for prepping meats, fish, vegetables, and herbs. Zwilling Pro, the most user-friendly knife line on the market, is...

    $114.95
  • Zwilling Pro 5.5 inch Prep Knife

    Zwilling Pro 5.5 inch Prep Knife

    The Zwilling Pro 5.5 inch prep knife is great for quickly cutting nearly anything in the kitchen including meat, sandwiches, fruit, and vegetables. The German stainless steel blade is sharp with a long edge life thanks to the ice-hardened and forged...

    $114.95
  • Shun Classic 6 inch Utility Knife

    Shun Classic 6 inch Utility Knife

    The Shun Classic 6 inch utility knife is called a utility knife for a reason. The medium-size blade is great for just about any task you can find around a kitchen. Shun Classic knives are as sharp as they are beautiful, and will remain a favorite in your...

    $114.95
  • Zwilling Pro 5 inch Serrated Utility Knife

    Zwilling Pro 5 inch Serrated Utility Knife

    The Zwilling Pro 5 inch serrated utility knife is designed to be easy to use and easy on the eyes. You will enjoy the great cutting control that comes from its super sharp blade. The bolster, or base of the knife that separates your hand from the blade,...

    $114.95
  • J.K. Adams 20 x 14" Maple Reversible Carving Board

    J.K. Adams 20 x 14" Maple Reversible Carving Board

    JK Adams produces award winning cutting boards that have been the industry standard for years.  Made from sustainably harvested North American hardwoods, all of their boards have a lifetime guarantee.  All boards may be used for cutting,...

    $109.95
  • Shun Kanso 6.5” Boning & Fillet Knife

    Shun Kanso 6.5” Boning & Fillet Knife

    Shun’s Kanso line is based on a Zen philosophy meaning Simplicity.  For this series, Shun eliminated everything that was not essential to creating an excellent knife.  Shun’s requirements for a high-quality knife are: high-quality...

    $109.95
  • Shun Classic 4 inch Paring Knife

    Shun Classic 4 inch Paring Knife

    This Shun Classic 4 inch paring knife is small enough for fine paring tasks but long enough to easily slice apples, onions and other medium sized fruits and vegetables. Thanks to its sharp center tip, practical length, and amazing durability you will...

    $109.95
  • Zwilling Four Star 8 inch Carving Knife

    Zwilling Four Star 8 inch Carving Knife

    The Zwilling Four Star 8 inch carving knife is quite flexible, so it can slice small roasted meats and chicken. This German-made carver also helps you easily cut thin slices from small pork or beef tenderloins. JA Henckels stands behind the superb...

    $109.95
  • Shun 2 Piece Shear Set

    Shun 2 Piece Shear Set

    How did you ever get along without this set of shears from Shun? The Shun 2-piece Shear Set includes the highly recommended Premium Kitchen Shears and the razor-sharp Herb Shears. The Kitchen Shears can be used for everything from cutting through thin...

    $109.95
  • Zwilling Four Star 6.5 inch Chef's Knife

    Zwilling Four Star 6.5 inch Chef's Knife

    The Zwilling Four Star 6 inch chef's knife has a wide, sturdy blade with a precise cutting edge. This knife, also called a cooks knife, has a variety of uses. Use this German-made knife to slice vegetables, mince garlic or chop. This all purpose knife...

    $109.95
  • Zwilling Pro S 6 inch Utility Knife

    Zwilling Pro S 6 inch Utility Knife

    The Zwilling Pro S 6 inch sandwich knife is a basic utility blade that simplifies most any cutting task in your kitchen. . You'll find this utility knife to be the one you'll reach for first for so many uses in your kitchen. Made in Germany with rust...

    $109.95
  • Zwilling Pro S 5 1/2 inch Santoku Knife - Hollow Edge

    Zwilling Pro S 5 1/2 inch Santoku Knife - Hollow Edge

    The Zwilling Pro S 5 1/2 inch santoku Asian chef's knife with hollow edge is the smallest of this brand of santoku knives. Its size is great when you want to slice small fruits and vegetables or craft intricate garnishes. You'll find this German-made...

    $109.95
  • Shun 22 Slot Bamboo Knife Block

    Shun 22 Slot Bamboo Knife Block

    The Shun 22-slot bamboo knife block is made from clear-finished bamboo. Bamboo is fast being recognized as a superior surface for food preparation. It's easy to clean stain resistant. Plus, its natural hardness means that the cutlery storage block will...

    $109.95
  • Global 6 1/4 inch Flexible Boning Knife

    Global 6 1/4 inch Flexible Boning Knife

    The blade of this Global 6 1/4 inch flexible boning knife helps you to easily work around the bone structure in roasts and large cuts. Global provides a sharp edge and a slip-resistant handle that you'll want close by in your kitchen.

    $109.95
  • Wusthof Gourmet 2 Piece Carving Knife Set

    Wusthof Gourmet 2 Piece Carving Knife Set

    This Wusthof Gourmet 2 piece carving knife set has a great pair of tools for carving. The carver knife and fork combo ensure that you'll be ready for the next Thanksgiving turkey or any poultry roast. The sharp carving knife is perfect for making precise...

    $105.00
  • Global 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Global 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Here is a Global 6 inch (16 cm) chef's knife that's perfect for chopping vegetables, meat, cheese, and fish. The 6 inch blade is a perfect medium length for every day use. Global knives are extraordinarily sharp and keep their edges longer thanks to...

    $104.95