Kitchen Knives

Various versions of knives are readily available for private kitchens. But which knife do you actually need for your kitchen and how long does it retain its original sharpness? You’ll find everything you need to know about kitchen knives on this site.

Which knife do I need for my kitchen?

If you are looking for knives you will find a wide variety of knife-types. These knives belong in every well-stocked household:

Chef’s knives

The chef’s knife is an all-rounder in your kitchen. Its wide, sharp blade is perfect for cutting meat, vegetables, and herbs. Keep this knife within reach when cooking.

Utility knives

The utility knife is characterized by its serrated edge. It is similar to a bread knife, which also has a serrated edge but is much wider. Use it to cut bread, rolls, sausage, cheese, and tomatoes.

Peeling & paring knives

The paring knife is ideal for peeling fruit and vegetables and cutting them into small pieces. It is smaller than a chef’s knife, which makes it easier to handle.

Knives for the special tasks in your kitchen

Alongside these essential knives for general kitchen work, there are many other knives specifically designed with unique sizes and blade shapes to meet specialised needs in the kitchen.

Our largest categories are vegetable knives and carving knives. Here, you will find the perfect knife for every type of food and cutting task. For example, use garnishing knives to cut fruit and vegetables into decorative shapes to make your dishes more visually appealing. Or choose our boning or filleting knives to carve and fillet meat and fish yourself. 

High-quality Japanese knives are known for their exceptional sharpness. A cheese knife lets you cut cheese into small, bite-sized slices, while a bread knife slices through different types of bread. For tougher kitchen jobs, a cleaver is essential. If you like steak, a good steak knife with a curved blade is perfect for cutting roasted or grilled meat.

Would you like an overview of all our knife types, their special features, and their uses? Click here to view our knife guide.

Knives from Germany & Japanese knives

Solingen meets Seki in our online shop. In addition to various well-known knife types, we also offer a large selection of Japanese knives made of stainless steel or Damascus steel by the Japanese brand MIYABI, the traditional Solingen knife brand ZWILLING or the international value-driven knife brand Henckels International. 

Our tip: Buy a knife set

A knife set contains all the knives you need for cutting work in your kitchen. Depending on how passionate you are about cooking, you can buy 2-piece, 3-piece or 7-piece knife sets.

How do I store knives properly?

Often sharp knives are simply lying in the cutlery drawer or basket. In addition to the high risk of injury knives can lose their sharpness more quickly if stored this way. We recommend a knife block to store your kitchen knives. These are even available with an integrated knife sharpener. Alternatively, magnetic strips are also suitable for hanging your knives and always having them within reach.

Proper knife care: so you can enjoy your kitchen knives for a long time

Even a good chef’s knife becomes more and more blunt. So you should work every kitchen knife on a sharpening steel after use. This ensures that the knife retains its sharpness for longer. If it has become blunt, it can regain its original cutting power with a knife sharpener. Learn how to sharpen your kitchen knife here.

Buy high-quality knives in the ZWILLING online shop.

Are you on the lookout for a good kitchen knife or a specialist knife for your kitchen. Then you are sure to find what you are looking for in our range. We have a wide choice of different types of high-quality knives, knife sets and knife accessories. So you’ll be well-equipped for all cutting work in your kitchen in the future. You’ll find professional kitchen knives for your kitchen in the ZWILLING online shop.