Best Chefs Knives 2026

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Last Updated - 03.02.2026

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SHAN ZU

SHAN ZU Damask Kitchen Knife, Chef's Knife, Japanese Damascus Knife Made of SG2 Powder Steel, Hand-Forged Chef's Knife Made of 91 Layers Damascus Steel, 20 cm Professional Knife and Maple Handle

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33% Off
9.7

Exceptional

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Real Damascus knife with luxurious pattern: The charming pattern technique of the SHAN ZU damascus knife includes the layers of carbon steel plates and the application of excessive heat treatments with repeated folding and forging until the blade pattern is shaped. This is a genuine damask pattern technology instead of a laser etched
Japanese SG2 powder steel core: The steel core of the SHAN ZU chef's knife is made of Japanese original SG2 powder steel with a hardness of up to 64 HRC. Due to their high hardness and wear resistance, SG2 steel knives stay sharp even during long cutting jobs and have a long service life
Hand-forged 91 layers damask kitchen knife: SHAN ZU has upgraded this chef's knife to 91 layers of damascus steel, which significantly improves corrosion resistance, rust resistance and toughness. In combination with artisanal hand forging at 12° on each side, it becomes an extremely durable and sharp professional chef's knife
Ergonomic and stylish maple handle: the handle has been designed by an excellent designer made of valuable natural maple wood, fused with resin and filled with environmentally friendly pigments and specially treated to make it durable and colourful. The ergonomic design provides a comfortable grip
Collector's chef's knife. This superbly designed 20 cm (8 inches) long chef's knife is a real collector's item and comes in a gift box. You can give it to your loved ones and friends. SHAN ZU offers a 5-year warranty service. Please contact us if you have any questions

99,90 € 149,99 €(33% Off off)
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SHAN ZU

SHAN ZU Damascus Knife

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35% Off
9.6

Exceptional

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Real Damascus steel knives, not laser etched: Damascus steel knives are famous for their beautiful patterns. The SHAN ZU Damascus steel knife’s blade pattern is formed by repeated folding and forging several layers of carbon steel sheets, and the pattern becomes more visible after polishing. Fake Damascus steel knives are only laser etched (surface treated) to form a pattern, and this disappears completely after polishing.
Knife details: This chef's knife blade is 20 cm long, 2.2 mm thick, the handle is 13.5 cm long and the cutting angle is 15 degrees. The knife is 270 g in weight. - -
Japanese steel core, super sharp: The SHAN ZU chef's knife core adopts 10Cr15MoV Japan Damascus steel, high hardness (62HRC), corrosion protection and wear-resistance. In combination with advanced modern forging technology, you get an ultra-sharp kitchen knife.
Forged with 67 layers of steel plate, durable: The core of the SHAN ZU Damascus steel knife is made of Japanese 10Cr15MoV steel. In addition to the steel core, the blade is forged from 66 layers of carbon steel. A total 67-layer steel structure significantly improves corrosion resistance, rust resistance, toughness and other properties, making it a durable utility knife.
Comfortable and solid G10 handle: It uses a G10 frosted fibreglass handle, which is stronger than a wooden handle, moisture-resistant and never deforms, which ensures a long durability. The ergonomically designed handle provides a comfortable grip and reduces fatigue.

64,70 € 99,99 €(35% Off off)
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SHAN ZU

SHAN ZU OKINAWA Series Professional Chef's Knife 20 cm Japanese Kitchen Knife Chef's Knife Ultrasonic Sharp 5-Layer 10Cr15MoV Stainless Steel Ergonomic Pakka Wood Handle

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9.4

Excellent

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Professional 20 cm chef's knife with 12° ultra-sharp, hand-forged cutting edge
Non-slip ergonomic pakka wood handle for European hands
Chef's knife made of Japanese carbon steel 10Cr15MoV with HRC62
Anti-fingerprint blade with matte finish and scratch resistant surface against stains. Ideal for cutting meat and vegetables as well as everyday kitchen tasks
5-ply laminated blade structure for kitchen knives - rust and chip resistant

49,99 €
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SHAN ZU

SHAN ZU Chef's knife stainless steel knife with G10 handle.

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35% Off
9.2

Excellent

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[Never interrupt, complete design chef's knife]: The kitchen chef's knife was designed in a full tang design. You don't have to worry about separating the blade and handle, so it is extremely robust and durable. The extra wide blade provides extra dexterity
[Ergonomic Handle]:The ergonomic handle provides you with the ideal grip to ensure balance with the chef's knife. Make our kitchen knives more professional and reduce hand fatigue or numbness after prolonged cutting processes. Excellent grip control, non-slip, comfortable and durable.
Santoku chef's knife kitchen knife is the perfect gift for the envelope: this knife is a gift for mum, dad, friend or anyone who likes to cook, such as Christmas, birthday, Father's Day, Mother's Day, birthday or other holidays.
Chef's knife kitchen knife professional uses multiple functions: with the 18 cm knife head, the daily tasks of the kitchen for cutting, chopping, cutting, cutting and cutting fruit, vegetables and meat can be done effortlessly. Therefore, the Santoku kitchen knife is the choice for a kitchen or restaurant where you can enjoy cooking.
Blade made of high-carbon German stainless steel: the Santoku chef's knife kitchen knife is made of German high-carbon stainless steel and is equipped with a 54-57 HRC (Rockwell hardness tester), the most durable tool in this category. The chef's knife is characterised by high hardness, wear resistance, durability, rust and corrosion resistance as well as anti-fouling and ensures a healthy life in the kitchen.

23,38 € 35,99 €(35% Off off)
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PAUDIN

Paudin 5Cr15Mov Kitchen Knife Chef's Knife Utility Knife Made of German Stainless Steel

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9.1

Excellent

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Ultra sharp blade is made from high-quality German stainless steel with 16-18% chrome and 0.6-0.75% carbon.
The professional kitchen knife is made from German stainless steel with high carbon. (High-quality special stainless steel 5cr15mov, no damask knife).
The handle of the knife is known for its handling, comfort, strength and stability.
The elegant kitchen knife for professionals and hobby chefs is ideal for peeling, cutting and preparing fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and herbs.
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29,99 €
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SHAN ZU

SHAN ZU Powder Steel Kitchen Knife, Japanese Chef's Knife, Santoku Knife, 18 cm, Professional Chef's Knife with High Carbon Content, Sharp Kitchen Knife with Ergonomic Pakka Wood Handle

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39% Off
8.9

Very Good

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Super sharp and precise blade: sharpness is the key to achieving the best cuts, and this is well shown with this meat knife from SHAN ZU The blade is carefully forged to a thickness of 2.2 mm by skilled craftsmen, and both sides are ground to an angle of 12°, ensuring that the SHAN ZU knife is exceptionally sharp and can cut effortlessly and precisely through meat, vegetables and fish. In addition, the double-sided groove design effectively minimizes cutting resistance and prevents food from sticking to the blade.
Japanese santoku knife made of powder steel: The SHAN ZU kitchen knife is made of Japanese powder steel with high carbon content and a hardness of 63HRC, which is harder than 99% of ordinary steels, and is processed with advanced metallurgy technology. You will receive an excellent santoku knife for the kitchen.
High-quality packaging box: purchase without risk, the professional chef's knife has a 30-day return policy and 2 years warm customer service. Besides, it comes in a beautiful packaging box, which is a nice choice for birthdays, Father's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
Fashionable laser engraved pattern: This professional Santoku chef's knife features a design that combines traditional aesthetics with modern elements. By laser engraving a stylish textured pattern on the blade surface, the Japanese knife looks more modern and fashionable. Please note: this is not a Damascus kitchen knife.
Comfortable and ergonomic handle: this sharp knife, whose handle is made of heat-resistant and moisture-resistant Pakka wood, is not prone to breakage or cracks. It is ergonomically designed to fit in your hands and provide you with a non-slip and secure grip. Consequently, it can relieve the fatigue, numbness and pain caused by prolonged holding.

25,89 € 42,73 €(39% Off off)
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HOSHANHO

HOSHANHO Chef's Knife, Professional Knife, Sharp Kitchen Knife, Chef's Knife Made of High-Quality Stainless Steel, Utility Knife, Ergonomic Handle, Gift Box

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16% Off
8.8

Very Good

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【100% Satisfaction】We offer you a product with 100% satisfaction. The professional after-sales team and friendly 24-hour service make your shopping worry-free! Providing high-quality materials and craftsmanship quality is our mission. If you notice quality problems with the product, we are always there for you.
Thoughtful details: The handle is made of ultra-durable wood, which improves the handle curvature, the distinctive slanted bolster shape promotes a proper and secure "pinch grip", the comfort is absolutely amazing, and you can make the up and forward movement without bending your wrist.
High-end steel chef's knife: The HOSHANHO chef's knife is made of high-quality 10Cr15CoMoV, which exceeds the sharpness and durability of some other "premium" knives by twice and has a very high cost performance. With a hardness of up to 58±2 HRC, the kitchen knife offers excellent rust resistance, sharpness and durability.
Fashionable matte blade design: the knife blade has a matte surface, the combination of fashion and durability adds more fun to your cooking. Made with modern technology and traditional techniques, they are ice hardened and heat treated to resist cold, heat, corrosion and moisture.
Everyday functionality that you will love: Our kitchen knife is hand ground on each side to 13°, so you can easily do your daily kitchen tasks such as chopping, slicing, dicing and chopping vegetables, fruit, meat and cheese with this kitchen knife. Superior sharpness that will impress you with every cut!

29,61 € 35,09 €(16% Off off)
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SHAN ZU

SHAN ZU Küchenmesser Kochmesser Profi Messer, Chefmesser 20cm Deutscher Edelstahl Extra Scharfe Messerklinge, Allzweckmesser Fleischmesser mit Ergonomischer Pakkaholzgriff

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8.7

Very Good

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Ultra-sharp blades made of German steel: SHAN ZU chef's knife is made of high-quality German stainless steel 1.4116 with a hardness of 55-57 HRC, resistant to rust, corrosion, abrasion and stains. Easy to maintain
Multi-purpose chef's knife kitchen knife: a sharp chef's knife meat knife is the basis of cooking in the kitchen. The multi-purpose chef's knife effortlessly handles demanding kitchen tasks, such as fruit, vegetables and all types of meat
High-quality service ensures a risk-free purchase: our goal is to give our customers a satisfactory shopping experience, if you have problems with this kitchen knife, please feel free to contact us
Full tang design for additional stability and safety: this chef's knife features a continuous tang design and a one-piece shaping that is very stable and reduces the risk of the handle loosening or falling off
Comfortable handle for excellent hold: the handle of the kitchen knife is made of high-quality pakka wood, which is stronger than ordinary wooden handles, provides a more comfortable grip and has no deformation

28,06 €
09

Home Hero

Home Hero Messerset mit Messerschärfer - Scharfe Küchenmesser Set - Steakmesser Messerblock Kochmesser Set Edelstahl Messer Set

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8.5

Good

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HIGH QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL - Made of durable 3Cr13 stainless steel for precise cutting and long-lasting sharpness. The included protective sleeves protect the blades and ensure safe storage when not in use.
ERGONOMIC HANDLE FOR EXTRA SAFETY - Designed for maximum protection for you and your family. This compact knife set offers ideal balance and an ergonomic handle for easy and safe handling. A must have for any home chef or cooking enthusiast looking to upgrade their kitchen equipment.
ELEGANT & PROFESSIONAL KNIFE SET - This stylish black kitchen knife set includes a 20cm paring knife, a 33cm bread knife, a 33cm chef's knife, a 33cm carving knife and a 23cm utility knife - all with matching protective sleeves. In addition, a practical two-stage knife sharpener is included. An essential set for any kitchen.
EFFECTIVE TWO STAGE KNIFE SHARPENER - Your knives are ready to use and stay sharp permanently with the included sharpener. The two stages ensure precise resharpening and long-lasting sharpness. The perfect gift for home cooks or for housewarming!
Durable non-stick coating - no annoying food sticking! The special coating of this Damask knife set ensures effortless cutting and particularly easy cleaning. Used to prepare meals for your family and guests, ensuring safe and efficient food preparation. If you are interested in improving your cooking skills with durable and sharp knives, this set is for you.

24,99 €
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PAUDIN

Paudin 5Cr15Mov Kitchen Knife Chef's Knife Utility Knife Made of German Stainless Steel

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8.4

Good

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Ultra sharp blade is made from high-quality German stainless steel with 16-18% chrome and 0.6-0.75% carbon.
The professional kitchen knife is made from German stainless steel with high carbon. (High-quality special stainless steel 5cr15mov, no damask knife).
The handle of the knife is known for its handling, comfort, strength and stability.
The elegant kitchen knife for professionals and hobby chefs is ideal for peeling, cutting and preparing fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and herbs.
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29,99 €