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A good knife isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential. Whether you’re mincing garlic, breaking down a chicken, or just trying to slice a tomato without smushing it into pulp, the right blade makes all the difference.
At Bon Appétit, we’ve tested dozens of knives—chef’s, bread, and paring—in the Test Kitchen, running them through everything from butternut squash to strawberry stems. We chopped, we sliced, and we diced. And the ones below are longtime Test Kitchen and reader favorites, year after year.
And now, thanks to Prime Day, you can snag them on sale. Whether you're ready to invest in a top-tier blade or just want to upgrade that one sad knife rattling loosely around in your drawer, there’s something here for every budget.
Our favorite Amazon Prime Day knife deals
- A crazy good deal on a great chef’s knife: Global 8" Chef's Knife,
$158$99 (37% off) - Colorful, comfortable, and now under $100: hedley & bennett Professional Chef Knife,
$120$96 (20% off) - A smart pick for everyday prep: Misen 8" Chef Knife,
$94$75 (20% off) - Our favorite splurge-worthy bread knife is now on sale: Shun Classic 9" Bread Knife,
$158$125 (21% off) - An extra-long slicer at an easy price: Tojiro 14.75" Bread Knife,
$49$40 (18% off) - One of our top-tested paring knives at a steal of a deal: Shun Cutlery Classic 3.5-Inch Paring Knife
$125$80 (36% off)
These knives are selling fast, so you’ll want to grab them before they’re gone. And don’t forget to check out some of our other favorite kitchen deals and bargains on items under $25.
The best chef's knife deals
Test Kitchen Editor Kendra Vaculin says this Global knife was the first “real” blade she added to her knife set after years of Ikea stand-ins. The knife feels surprisingly light in the hand thanks to a perfectly balanced, sand-filled handle. If you’re ready to level up your chopping game, this is a pro-worthy deal at $60 off general retail price.
This chef’s knife from Hedley & Bennett (they of the beautiful aprons) performed very well in testing—sharp, balanced, and easy to maneuver—and it’s held up over months of frequent use in the BA test kitchen. The main reason it didn’t win top honors? Price. But with this Prime Day deal (20% off), it’s now $60 less than our overall top pick from Mac. Bonus: it comes in a range of fun, vibrant colors that look great on any counter.
Misen’s hybrid shape is easy to work with, and the handle feels great in your hand. It diced onions and breezed through slicing tests straight out of the box—and now it’s 20% off. A solid choice for everyday cooking.
The Victorinox chef’s knife has been a longtime budget favorite of the BA Test Kitchen (and lots of professional kitchens) for a reason. It’s lightweight, super sharp, and versatile enough for everything from fine slicing to fast prep work. It’s not often that a top performer rings in under $60.
The best bread knife deals
Made from elegant Damascus steel with Shun’s high-carbon VG-MAX core, this bread knife is built to stay sharp longer, which is essential for a serrated knife. In our tests, it glided through crusty sourdough and ripe tomatoes with barely any pressure. Today, it’s 20% off—$33 in savings on a knife that’s as beautiful as it is functional.
This sleek serrated knife from Hedley & Bennett is a favorite in the BA test kitchen for its precision and control. Its angled blade tapers to a fine point, making it easier to maneuver through crusty loaves, delicate pastries, and even tomatoes. Deputy Food Editor Hana Asbrink also notes the subtle slope helps keep your knuckles from banging into the cutting board—a small but smart design tweak that makes a big difference. It’s light, sharp, comes in fun colors, and today it’s 20% off.
If you’re slicing bakery-size boules or long, crusty baguettes, this extra-long Tojiro serrated knife makes it easy. At almost 15 inches, it’s built to handle the job—and it’s only $40 today. And if you're worried about quality, don't be. As contributor Jesse Raub found in his own knife search, Tojiro all about great craftsmanship at affordable prices.
A double-serrated blade makes Zwilling's bread knife stand out from the pack. Unlike standard serrations, this design has a second layer of micro-serrations that grip and slice more cleanly, especially through crusty loaves or soft, squishy foods like ripe tomatoes. If your current bread knife is feeling a little jagged (in a bad way), now’s the time to upgrade to this Zwilling Pro.
The best paring knife deals
Shun’s razor-sharp paring knife is one of our top picks for best paring knives for a reason: it’s ultra-precise, easy to control, and holds its edge impressively over time. It handled apples, strawberries, and hard cheeses with ease during our testing process. It is a more expensive paring knife, but right now, it’s a rare 36% off.
This compact blade performed beautifully in our tests, easily tackling peeling, coring, and trimming tasks. With its comfy grip and angled bolster for added control, it’s a smart pick—especially at 20% off.
A good deal on a large knife set
We don’t usually recommend knife sets with more than three knives (you really only need a chef’s, paring, and bread knife), but we get the appeal of going bigger—especially if you’re looking for steak knives and a countertop storage solution too. At $400 (and $45 off for Prime Day), this set gives you the three essentials plus a few nice-to-haves, like a mini paring knife, utility knife, four steak knives, shears, a honing steel, and a 15-slot wooden block to keep it all tidy.