Kitchen Knives reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 287 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 47 posts to rank the best Kitchen Knives brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BuyItForLife, r/Cooking, r/Frugal, r/cookingforbeginners, r/knives. Top-rated brands include Victorinox (4.7/5), Wüsthof (4.5/5), Kiwi (4.4/5).
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Reviews287
Subreddits24
Posts47
Brands50
Products67
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#1
Victorinox
4.7
(79)
"With the last 8 years a victorinox fibrox pro 8 inch for 35€"
"Came here to recommend fibrox. Ridiculous bang for buck."
"You cant go wrong with the Victorinox fibrox line that everyone is recommending."
"Buy from my commercial kitchen supply store (or Amazon) for something strong and durable. In recent decades that's been typically the Vic..."
"Yes! The fibrox pro 8" , the bread knife and filet knife."
"Victonox. They guys that make Swiss Army knife make amazing cheap knives."
"Seconded. I bought a set 10 years ago and expect them to see me out."
"Definitely the Victorinox Fibrox. My personal preference is the 7in Santoku, but the are all good."
"My daughter gave me one of these Victoronix Fibrox chef’s knives several years ago and it has been an incredibly good knife for as cheap as it is."
"Victorinox Fibrox: It’s a very well made, very high end knife at a very accessible price."
#2
Wüsthof
4.5
(20)
"Now I've got to have the Wusthof Classic 7" Hollow Edge Nakiri Knife."
"Wusthof chef's knife for meat and anything with resistance where weight matters."
"I like the Wusthof Classic and Ikon series chefs knives, nice professional quality knives."
"I have a lot of high end knives from Wustoff, Zwilling, and Shun. Shun is the sharpest overall but I'd recommend Wustoff if you had to pick one."
"The Wusthof Classic set is my personal favorite. It’s the best set I’ve ever owned."
"One knife? Get a wusthoff 8” chef knife. Shuns are great but brittle and bones can chip them. A Wusthoff will chop anything"
"A Wustoff Classic 8” Chef knife is well within budget and definitely BIFL."
"Wüsthof knives are the best. Good ones usually cost between $100 and $150."
"Wusthof knives are the real deal! My dad has been using them forever, and they're still going strong."
"I've had my steel Wusthof chef's knife for 16 years now and it's still going strong."
#3
Kiwi
4.4
(18)
"KIWI KIWI KIWI."
"Kiwi or mercer"
"Kiwi knives. Thailand. Amazon. Remarkably solid quality and remarkably inexpensive."
"Kiwi knives. Love ‘em."
"I think the kiwi knives from Asian markets are the best."
"I favor Kiwi brand knives (partly for the shape: the cross between a cleaver and a western knife is really handy)."
"By far my favorite knives are Kiwi brand from Thailand. These mothers cut so easily and last so long."
"Try the Kiwi knives. They are total workhorses."
"My favorite kitchen knife I have ever used is a Kiwi No.21 8" Thai chef's knife."
"Kiwi for the cheap win! With a honing steel (every week or so) and a diamond rod sharpener (every 6 months maybe) the softer steel is so easy to sharpen!"
#4
Global
4.5
(16)
"Global is terrific."
"I love our Globals."
"After having German knives most of my life, I switched to Global. I love them."
"I want to use my traditional Japanese knife more but my Global knife is so comfy."
"Global just has a great balance in the hands. My favorite knife so far."
"I have a 7" Global Classic Santoku style. Balanced to perfection in a single hygenic piece of high quality stainless."
"I love my Global Hiros, excellent knives you can abuse endlessly without having to worry about the handle falling off."
"I have a few Global knives (paring, 2 chef knives) and they’re great."
"I love the handle - it’s extremely easy to clean."
"I have some Global knives, and i love them. Would highly recommend."
#5
Mercer
4.6
(11)
"Good starter knife while saving up for Japanese knives"
"I got Mercer ones off Amazon after serious eats review. Would recommend."
"Check out Mercer knives. They're made with high-quality steel like the fancy German knives."
"For santoku knife 7", I'd recommend Mercer Genesis."
"Check out Mercer. They’re what I used in culinary school."
"Mercer knives"
"I am a huge fan of my Mercer Genesis knife set."
"I bought the Mercer brand but invested in a quality 2 stage pull through sharpener. I use it about once a month and have super sharp knives every time."
"Amazon. Mercer ain't pretty but they've got solid quality and price point."
"For a fantastic bread knife buy a Mercer."
#6
Shun
4.5
(10)
"Main chef knife, still razor‑sharp, Alton Brown used them"
"Love my Shun Premier."
"Can’t recommend Shun enough. Just look into Japanese knives before purchasing."
"I love Shun knives and have been using them for years."
"Check out Shun, lots of options & price levels."
"Shun is a great quality brand."
"Shun"
"If u are looking for Japanese, Shun is a decent knife that u can find a set for. I always liked their look and they perform pretty well."
"I use Dexter, Victorinox, Buck and Shun and cannot complain about any of them."
"I like Shun. If your budget is now shot but you need another lesser used knife get an affordable victorinox or Mercer to round out the arsenal."
#7
Tojiro
4.8
(9)
"Custom handle, low maintenance, prettiest knife in the kitchen"
"I got the Tojiro DP for like $50 and it's great."
"Tojiro DP gyuto, utility knife (also called a petty), and paring knife."
"Tojiro dp set would be good"
"You will not be able to find a better knife at that price point than is on the link above."
"Tojiro DP is the very best, knives can be had for around 40$ and they outperform my fancy hand made Japanese knives."
"Tojiro makes the nicest knives for the price IMO."
"For you you could get a tojiro DP or misono"
"Tojiro would be a solid set"
#8
Cutluxe
5.0
(8)
"I bought a Cutluxe knife set and can't believe the quality."
"I bought a Cutluxe knife set from Amazon and can't believe the quality."
"I bought a Cutluxe knife set from Amazon and can't believe the quality."
"I've found the Cutluxe Chef Knife Set to be an excellent choice for both novice cooks and experienced chefs."
"The quality of the Cutluxe knife set compared to the price is unbeatable."
"I use my Cutluxe knife set every single day, and for the price, they've been absolutely fantastic."
"I use my Cutluxe knife set every day and for the price they've been amazing."
"I have the Cutluxe set and love it. Sharp, solid well made knives that feel wonderful in your hand."
#9
Zwilling J.A. Henckels
4.4
(9)
"I love my Henckels knives!"
"Got a Zwilling chef knife off a outlet about a year ago. Haven't sharpened it yet opposed to my other knives."
"I have a German Henckels set (4 star?). It's served me well for nearly 30 years."
"I've had a set of john henckels for thirty years haven't let me down yet."
"I also still have the Henckels it replaced for when I want a heavier knife."
"I bought this Zwilling knife set."
"I think I paid $200 for the Henckels set, which is/was a fair price for 4 or 5 knives, a block, hone, shears and steak knives."
"I bought a J.R. Henkels set in a nice block 30 years ago."
"I usually grab a smaller Zwilling chef knife my girlfriend received."
#10
Cutco
4.2
(9)
"The Cutco knives I bought back in 1967 are still as good as new."
"My mom has had a Cutco set for over 20 years and they’re still super sharp."
"Very happy with Cutco."
"Cutco"
"Cutco is forever minus the cost of shipping."
"Cutco.. tons of starter kits for sale on ebay and marketplace from parents who have them sitting in their home."
"Cutco knifes are pretty good."
"Cutco"
"You need the ones with the double-D edge. They only need sharpening every 7 years."
#11
RADA
4.6
(8)
"Rada knives. I've had Henkel and other top shelf knives, and my cheap Rada knives blew them all away."
"Rada makes great knives that are infinitely resharpenable."
"[Rada](https://radakitchenstore.com/) is fucking amazing. Crazy sharp, super easy to maintain."
"I prefer RADA. Great knives, easy to sharpen and hold an edge."
"Very reasonably priced. In 1960, my parents received Rada knives as wedding presents. They still have and use them."
"If you've got good knife control and want decent sharp knives for cheap, Rada surprised the hell out of me."
"I find that Rada Knives, made in Iowa, are razor sharp and hold their edges."
"Rada are usa made with a lifetime warranty."
#12
Mercer Culinary
4.6
(7)
"My two recommendations would be if you want German, get the mercer culinary renaissance. It's very nice but also excellent value."
"Mercer is super cheap and reliable as hell. I have a mercer boning knife, paring knife, chef knife, and bread knife."
"The Mercer Culinary Millennia is probably the best if you want something cheap but well-made. Comfortable grip, razor-sharp out of the box, and holds up great in daily use."
"Mercer Culinary is a good brand, and their Millennia range is strongly recommended."
"Mercer forged knives used that same steel as the big name German knives for much lower prices."
"I like the Mercer “Millenia” line. I buy them individually and they are great."
"I have a Mercer that I really like."
#13
Mac
5.0
(6)
"I've had my Japanese MAC knives since 1975 and they're still going strong."
"I've been using this mac knife for all purposes for about 20 years."
"I've got a Mac chef's knife, a Wusthof paring knife, a bunch of Messermeister knives... they're all really good."
"I'll agree with others either a victorinox chefs knife or a mac chefs knife. 10 or 12 inch."
"You will be able to build up a very good set."
"MAC are scary-sharp Japanese work horses."
#14
IKEA
3.9
(7)
"Okay so went to IKEA and got the best knifes. Was so good. The silver stainless steel ones."
"I must admit I love my 4€ ikea knife!"
"Ikea! Cheap and decent."
"I really like IKEA knives. They're cheap, hold an edge well."
"I bought a few from IKEA and I’m pleasantly surprised with how great they are."
"Ikea has some nice knives."
"Based on your budget, IKEA or Nitori. Then get sharpening tools for longevity"
#15
Zwilling
4.8
(5)
"From zwilling. Big sale on now. I bought these a couple years ago. Use them all the time, still razor sharp."
"Have had ours for 10 plus years and there is zero difference from day one and have only sent one in for sharpening since."
"They always said Zwilling knives were the best, but if you're on a budget, Victorinox is a great choice too."
"I recently bought the Zwilling Modernist set and am really happy with it."
"Zwilling/J.A. henckles make good quality knives."
#16
Henckels
4.6
(5)
"More of a Henckels user, but both brands are lifelong workhorses (mine’s been around since 2001 and still going strong)"
"Henkels are what chefs use. High grade stainless steel."
"I love my Henckels."
"My Henckles are older than my kids and they're still going strong."
"I like Henckels."
#17
ChefKnivesToGo
4.8
(4)
"Chef Knives to Go is where I would go for a japenesse style knives"
"Chefknivestogo is legit has something for every budget."
"There is an online seller of Japanese chefs knives called ChefKnivesToGo.com that is based out of Fitchburg."
"Chefknivestogo.com is a local online retailer."
#18
Chicago Cutlery
4.5
(4)
"Cheapest option for kitchen knives"
"Chicago Cutlery, I've had a set for 13 years and are still like new."
"My favorite knife is a cheap 10” chefs knife that is in my camping/traveling kit. It is a “Chicago cutlery 42s” and could easily be my only knife."
"If you're looking for a set I like Chicago Cutlery."
#19
Wisconsin Cutlery Company
5.0
(3)
"WI Cutlery is great! I get my knives sharpened there. Never had an issue with the workmanship."
"Quadruple down on Wisconsin Cutlery Company. Service is top notch—they’ll get you set up."
"May I suggest Wisconsin Cutlery & Kitchen Supply? They are in the Shorewood Hills Shopping Center on University Avenue. Very nice people."
#20
Orange Tree Imports
5.0
(3)
"Orange Tree imports, hands down. Expert guidance, great price range, many many options for knives and cutting boards and accessories."
"I second Orange Tree."
"Orange tree imports. Ceramic knives are our new joint. But of course they have metal as well."
#21
Victory Knives
4.7
(3)
"I purchased three kiwi knives a few years ago and still going strong."
"Victory knives. NZ version of a victorinox. Ships fast as fk. Great quality."
"Kiwiknives. Unlike the name suggests, they are made in Thailand. Good quality for decent price."
#22
Kizer
4.0
(3)
"Kizer momo, sheepdog, civivi hid, oknife sentry r1"
"One of these days I'll pick up a Kizer Momo when it's on discount."
"I just got the kizer momo and it's been pretty awesome for kitchen duty"
#23
Tacray
3.7
(3)
"I got the Tacray (~$50) and used it over Christmas. Worked great."
"I have the TacRay Folding Kitchen Knife and it’s pretty slick. Under $50 too. Ultra slicey!"
"Tacray folding chef knife on Amazon or the Civivi Hid."
#24
Robert Welch
5.0
(2)
"For that budget I'd get one good knife rather than a set. Can't go wrong with Robert Welch."
"Can't go wrong with Robert Welch."
#25
Miracle Blade
5.0
(2)
"We have had out Miracle Blade knives for well over a decade and they still work great."
"They are cheap as chips, sharp and stay sharp."
#26
Knifewear
5.0
(2)
"Echoing other comments on here and recommending Knifewear. They have options at a variety of price points and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable."
"Knifewear for sure. a set of four excellent knives that will last a lifetime and cover everything you need for in the kitchen will be just shy of 1500.00"
#27
Victorinox Fibrox
5.0
(2)
"Victorinox Fibrox 20cm chef's knife, well-reviewed by everyone. Typically $60."
"Victorinox Fibrox 20cm chef's knife, well-reviewed by everyone. Typically $60. Paring knives and birds-beak knives from Victorinox are about $12 and good to have."
#28
Wusthof
4.5
(2)
"I've been very happy for years of serious home cooking with a set of Wustof: chef knife, santoku, bread knife, and boning knife."
"Wusthof IMO is a frugal purchase. Great steel, will last you a very long time with minimal care."
#29
Opinel
4.5
(2)
"It’s a great not too sharp knife that is sized for kid hands. Highly recommend."
"A table knife or a plastic vegetable knife are great for toddlers to learn with."
#30
Dexter
4.5
(2)
"Dexter knives keep an edge and are cheap."
"I use Dexter, Victorinox, Buck and Shun and cannot complain about any of them."
#31
Mora
4.0
(2)
"Mora. Works all day and sharpens like a lollipop."
"My mom uses a bunch of Mora's I bought her."
#32
Kmart
3.5
(2)
"Fuckin love their pairing knives, so sharp, and super cheap."
"Kmart chef knife. Got mine 5 years ago and had to sharpen it once per year."
#33
Civivi
3.0
(2)
"Kizer momo, sheepdog, civivi hid, oknife sentry r1"
"Tacray folding chef knife on Amazon or the Civivi Hid."
#34
Watanabe
5.0
(1)
"Fan of the brand"
#35
Takamura
5.0
(1)
"Makes kitchen sexy time"
#36
Goko Hamono
5.0
(1)
"Minimal maintenance, razor‑sharp edge, handles heavy meats and delicate veg"
#37
Wusthoff
5.0
(1)
"Good knife"
#38
Huusk
4.0
(1)
"For my everyday meat cutting, I like Huusk a lot. It cuts meat like butter."
#39
Ontario
4.0
(1)
"I purchased one of these a few months ago, same company AFAIK that makes the Ontario Rat. Not my favorite handle material, but it’s 14C28N and it came very sharp."
#40
Yatoshi
4.0
(1)
"This Japanese knifes Yatoshi knife set is Very good set, I have had them for several months in use."
#41
Cooking Guild
4.0
(1)
"I got myself a set of cooking knives from the Cooking Guild. The quality is more than good for what I paid for the set."
#42
Misen
4.0
(1)
"I like my Misen 8”"
#43
Cuisinart
4.0
(1)
"If you need a full set, the Cuisinart 15-Piece Knife Set is a solid budget-friendly option."
#44
Imarku
4.0
(1)
"Imarku and Cuisinart are really great"
#45
ProCook
4.0
(1)
"If you're UK based go to Pro Cook. Great for affordable good quality knives"
#46
Twosun
3.0
(1)
"Twosun ts300"
#47
OKnife
3.0
(1)
"Kizer momo, sheepdog, civivi hid, oknife sentry r1"
#48
Nitori
3.0
(1)
"Based on your budget, IKEA or Nitori. Then get sharpening tools for longevity"
#49
Sheepdog
3.0
(1)
"Kizer momo, sheepdog, civivi hid, oknife sentry r1"
#50
OK Knives
2.0
(1)
"I also have a Spydiechef clone, but honestly don't like it."
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