35 Best Early Black Friday Deals on Kitchen Knives

Black Friday is less than two weeks away, but that hasn’t stopped Amazon from slashing prices on essential knives, including chef’s knives, paring knives, and knife sets. We already found discounts up to 60% off during early Black Friday deals on popular brands like Zwilling, Henckels, Wüsthof, and Imarku.

It’s the ideal time to replace your knives before the holiday cooking begins — and get a head start on gift shopping, too. Score savings on shopper-loved and editor-favorite knives, like this chef’s knife by Zwilling that is $105 off, or the Astercook knife set discounted 60%.    

Best Early Black Friday Knife Deals Overall

• Save $105: Zwilling Pro 8-Inch Traditional Chef’s Knife, $101, originally $206 
• “Cuts Like Butter”: Global 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $120, originally $150
• Zwilling Pro 10-Piece Knife Set, $560, originally $700
• Sell-Out Risk: Ninja 14-Piece Knife Set, $190, originally $360
• KnifeSaga 14-Piece Japanese Knife Set, $120, originally $200
• 60% Off: Shan Zu 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $28 with coupon, originally $70
• Hexclad 4-Piece Steak Knife Set, $179, originally $230
• Limited Time Deal: Wüsthof 4-Piece Steak Knife Set, $99, originally $135
• Editor-Favorite: Global 7-Inch Vegetable Knife,  $120, originally $150
• Hexclad 7-Inch Cleaver Knife, $141, originally $199

With deals like these, why wait until Black Friday to upgrade your knife collection or grab a gift for the home cook on your list? Take advantage of deals happening right now at Amazon on quality knife brands, starting at $9.

Best Early Black Friday Deals on Chef’s Knives

One of the most used knives in any kitchen is a chef’s knife. For as much as 51% off, you can chop, slice, and mince ingredients for your favorite holiday recipes. We found deals on Zwilling’s Pro traditional chef’s knife, our tested best value Victorinox chef’s knife, and more.

• Imarku 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $40, originally $62
• Victorinox 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $40, originally $61
• Global 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $120, originally $150
• Henckels 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $50, originally $70 
• Zwilling Pro 8-Inch Traditional Chef’s Knife, $101, originally $206
• Wüsthof 6-Inch Chef’s Knife, $60, originally $100
• Paudin 8-Inch Chef Knife, $70, originally $90

Global 8-Inch Chef’s Knife

This Global 8-inch chef’s knife has a full-tang blade and a dimpled, all-metal handle, which we love thanks to its “near-perfect weight balance,” offering superior control when chopping. With over 2,700 five-star ratings, it’s a hit with Amazon shoppers who report that it “cuts like butter” — and our editors agree, because this knife cuts some of the thinnest, cleanest basil chiffonade of any we tested.

Wüsthof 6-Inch Chef’s Knife

Made by top brand, Wüsthof, this chef’s knife features a 6-inch full-tang carbon steel blade that’s razor-sharp. The triple-riveted handle sports an ergonomic design that makes it comfortable to grip — currently marked down 40%. 

Best Early Black Friday Deals on Knife Sets

If you prefer knives that match, you’ll want to snag a complete knife set, and several shopper-loved sets are on sale now. From an impressive 60% off on this Astercook 13-piece knife set to a savings of $140 on Zwilling’s Pro 10-piece set, these deals are hard to pass up.  

• Henckels 15-Piece Knife Set, $125, originally $150
• Wüsthof 10-Piece Knife Set, $279, originally $350
• Astercook 13-Piece Knife Set, $20, originally $50
• Cuisinart 12-Piece Knife Set, $48, originally $80
• Zwilling Pro 10-Piece Knife Set, $560, originally $700
• Farberware 15-Piece Knife Set, $20, originally $49 
• Ninja 14-Piece Knife Set, $190, originally $360

Ninja 14-Piece Knife Set

Whether you’re chopping onions and celery for stuffing or slicing a turkey, you’ll need a good set of knives to handle every task. The Ninja 14-piece set has every knife you need, including a chef’s knife, bread knife, santoku knife, utility knife, boning knife, paring knife, and a 6-piece steak knife set. It also comes with a pair of kitchen shears. The block has a built-in knife sharpener to keep the blades razor sharp. 

Farberware 15-Piece Knife Set

The Farberware 15-piece knife set is an affordable holiday gift for beginner home cooks. They’ll have all the standard knives, including a chefs, paring, utility, and more, plus a honing steel to sharpen them as needed. The knives all have a sleek satin finish and fit neatly into their own designated slot in the knife block for compact storage.

Best Early Black Friday Deals on Japanese Knives

Professionals and home cooks alike treasure Japanese knives for their quality construction, superior sharpness, and specialized knife designs. You can grab the bestselling Brewin 5-piece set that over 2,000 shoppers have already purchased, or the stunning Damascus chef knife by Kyoku, and more, all on sale before Black Friday has even begun.

• Famcȕte Store 8-Inch Japanese Chef Knife, $50, originally $70  
• Shan Zu 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $28 with coupon, originally $70
• Made In 6-Inch Japanese Nakiri Knife, $151 with coupon, originally $199
• Mitsumoto Sakari 8-Inch Gyuot Chef Knife, $50, originally $70
• Brewin Chefilosopohi 5-Piece Japanese Chef Knife Set, $30, originally $50
• Kyoku 8-Inch Damascus Chef Knife, $70, originally $100
• KnifeSaga 14-Piece Japanese Knife Set, $120, originally $200

Made In 6-Inch Japanese Nakiri Knife

The Made In nakiri knife quickly became a favorite for how well-balanced it felt when we were using it, and how easily the razor-sharp blade cut through chicken breasts. The blade is made of 66 layers of high-carbon steel and has a stunning wave pattern. We found it perfect for chopping hard vegetables like winter squashes.

Shan Zu 8-Inch Chef’s Knife

The Shan Zu chef’s knife is a great addition to any kitchen knife collection. Amazon shoppers describe it as “very sharp and holds its edges well,” and say it has become their “go-to knife” for chopping tasks. 

Best Early Black Friday Deals on Steak Knives

Razor-sharp steak knives are a must-have kitchen tool that effortlessly cut a tender filet mignon or a flank steak. Shoppers are already eying these deals, and one set (the Amorston 8-piece) has been put in carts over 4,000 times in the past month.

• Wüsthof 4-Piece Steak Knife Set, $99, originally $135
• Syokami 8-Piece Steak Knife Set, $65, originally $100
• Paudin 6-Piece Steak Knife Set, $51, originally $90
• Hexclad 4-Piece Steak Knife Set, $179, originally $230 
• Messermeister Avanta 4-Piece Steak Knife Set, $64, originally $80
• Amorston 8-Piece Steak Knife Set, $15, originally $25
• Wüsthof 8-Piece Steak Knife Set, $129, originally $170

Paudin 6-Piece Steak Knife Set

The Paudin 6-piece steak knife set offers a serrated-edge blade that “cuts meat clean without any tearing,” according to a reviewer. They have a wood-grain-like handle and a steel end-cap for a finishing touch. You can’t go wrong snagging this set.

Syokami 8-Piece Steak Knife Set

Each knife in this under-$100 steak knife set is “very sharp, well made, and balanced nicely,” reports one happy customer, who adds they’re “so worth the money.” The 8-piece set features a full-tang design, a gorgeous Damascus pattern, and a triple-riveted handle.     

Best Early Black Friday Deals on Paring and Specialty Knives

From paring knives for small detail work to bread knives that glide through homemade sourdough bread, a handy cleaver for prepping proteins, and a tested favorite vegetable knife, these blades handle everything from delicate detail work to hearty prep work with ease..

• Imarku 3.5-Inch Paring Knife, $25 with coupon, originally $51 
• Mercer Culinary 3-Inch Paring Knife, $10, originally $12
• Zwilling Henckels 3-Inch Paring Knife, $13, originally $17 
• Orblue Serrated Bread Knife, $13, originally $22 
• Shan Zu 10-Inch Serrated Bread Knife, $28 with coupon, originally $52
• Hexclad 7-Inch Cleaver Knife, $141, originally $199
• Global 7-Inch Vegetable Knife,  $120, originally $150

Imarku 3.5-Inch Paring Knife

Imarku’s paring knife features a 3.5-inch high-carbon steel blade that’s made for slicing and mincing fruits and vegetables. It can also handle delicate detail work, like creating garnishes, deveining shrimp, and more.

Orblue Serrated Bread Knife

The Orblue serrated bread knife makes “cutting bread a breeze,” according to one satisfied reviewer. With over 8,900 five-star ratings and more than 5,000 purchased in the last month, it’s easy to see that this bestselling bread knife is a shopper favorite.    

Don’t miss out on early Black Friday deals at Amazon for Prime members only, kitchen gadgets under $10, and air fryer toaster oven deals. With these discounts, there’s no need to wait until Black Friday.