The 15 Best Knife Deals to Shop at Amazon, Target, and More During Black Friday

Black Friday is here, bringing the best knife deals for all your cooking needs. Thanks to all the massive Black Friday Sales at Target, Amazon, Williams Sonoma, and several other retailers, you can save up to 68% off on top-rated knife brands including Shun, Henckels, and more. We sorted through hundreds of deals to find the 15 best discounts on chef’s knives, knife sets, and more. 

Best Overall Knife Deals

• Henckels Precision 16-Piece Kitchen Knife Set, $250 (originally $790) at target.com
• McCook Knife Set with Built-in Sharpener, $48 (originally $130) at amazon.com
• Calphalon Classic 12-Piece Kitchen Knife Set, $89 (originally $250) at amazon.com
• Cuisinart Advantage 12-Piece Color-Coded Knife Set, $17 (originally $36) at walmart.com
• Shun Premier Western Chef's Knife, $180 (originally $240) at williams-sonoma.com

Best Black Friday Knife Deals at Amazon 

You won’t want to miss out on these head-turning knife deals at Amazon. Top-rated brands like Calphalon and Zwilling are marked down as much 65% off, so you can score your new favorite knife set or refresh the one you’ve been using for years. 

• McCook Knife Set with Built-in Sharpener, $48 (originally $130) at amazon.com
• Farberware 18-Piece Knife Block Set, $31 (originally $53) at amazon.com
• Zwilling Signature 3-Piece German Knife Set, $91 (originally $188) at amazon.com
• Calphalon Classic 12-Piece Kitchen Knife Set, $89 (originally $250) at amazon.com
• Martha Stewart 14-Piece Cutlery Set, $47 (originally $60) at amazon.com

McCook Knife Set with Built-in Sharpener

What makes this McCook knife set stand out, is that it comes with a sharpener built-in to the knife block, so that once they get dull they are easy enough to sharpen that you don’t have to replace them right away. The knives are also constructed from German stainless steel, which according to the brand is rust-resistant. The set includes an 8-inch slicing knife, a 5-inch santoku knife, a 5.5-inch serrated utility knife, a 5-inch utility knife, a 3.5-inch paring knife, six serrated steak knives, plus two pairs of kitchen shears, and it’s more than 55% off right now. 

Farberware 18-Piece Knife Block Set

If you’re outfitting a new apartment or a dorm room, you can't go wrong with Farberware’s reliable and affordable knives. This set comes with a whopping 18 knives, including a few knives that you don’t see with many sets: a tomato knife (a serrated knife specially designed to slice a tomato without crushing the delicate flesh), a cheese knife, a boning knife, a fork specifically designed to skewer grilled meat. Farberware stainless steel knives are lightweight and durable, making them a surprisingly long lasting choice for beginner home cooks. 

Zwilling Signature 3-Piece German Knife Set

Zwilling has been making knives for nearly 300 years, and they’ve nearly perfected the process. They are German engineered for long-lasting durability, and are razor -sharp straight out of the box. This set comes with the three most important knives you can keep in your kitchen, 4-inch paring knife, 6-inch utility knife, and 8-inch chef's knife. One shopper who preps meat and vegetables every night for dinner wrote, “These knives are so sharp that they literally fall through anything I cut or slice effortlessly.”

Calphalon Classic 12-Piece Kitchen Knife Set

Calphalon is known for making sturdy and durable cookware, and these knives are no different. In fact, one Amazon shopper was so impressed with these knives that they wrote, “I could slice a single hair in two if I wanted to,” and added that the knives helped them “dice bacon like a boss.” Made from high carbon stainless steel, the blades won’t stain and triple-riveted handles offer a secure grip so that the knife doesn't slip out of your hand as you’re using it — plus each knife slot contains a built-in ceramic sharpener. And right now you can score the whole set for 65% off. 

Martha Stewart 14-Piece Cutlery Set

Martha Stewart is one of our most beloved celebrity chefs for a reason — she’s been dispensing the best advice on how to navigate the kitchen for decades. That’s why we’re so excited that this knife set is on sale for just $47. The classic design fits in with any kitchen decor, and features comfortable triple-riveted handles and an acacia wood storage block. According to the brand, the stainless steel blades are well-balanced and durable, so this is a great starter set that will actually last for years. 

Best Black Friday Knife Deals at Williams-Sonoma 

At Williams Sonoma find the highest quality knives, that both look good and will last for years, from brands like Shun and Wüsthof — prices start at just $60.  

• Shun Premier Western Chef's Knife, $180 (originally $240) at williams-sonoma.com
• Wüsthof 4-Inch Utility Knife, $69 (originally $115) at williams-sonoma.com
• Shun 8-Inch Hikari Knife, $230 (originally $330) at williams-sonoma.com
• Cuisinart 12-Piece Collection Knives, $60 (originally $96) at williams-sonoma.com 

Shun Premier Western Chef's Knife

Shun knives are beloved for good reason. These Japanese blades are thin and lightweight, with a sharp edge that nearly guarantees a precision cut every time. This Shun chef’s knife has all those qualities, plus its walnut-colored pakkawood handle is particularly beautiful. It features a  22-degree cutting edge so that it can easily slice through whole heads of cabbage and squash. It also has the signature hammer-finished blade, which acts almost like nonstick coating, allowing food to slide right off. 

Wüsthof 4-Inch Utility Knife

Knives certainly do not have to be pretty to work well, but if you’re looking for a sleek minimalist knife to add to your collection, this Wüsthof utility knife is for you. According to the brand, Wüsthof uses a special kind of steel on their knives that is extra-hard, which makes it even more durable and difficult to wear down than other knives — in fact, it’s even 20% sharper than other brands and stays that way twice as long. A utility knife is an all-purpose instructment, you can use this one to chop, dice, and mince. 

Shun 8-Inch Hikari Knife

Passionate home cooks who enjoy preparing dinner every night, and spend much of their time in the kitchen chopping vegetables will fall in love with this Shun Hikari knife. It features a thatched, so-called hornet’s nest pattern on the blade which keeps food from sticking, a birch pakkawood handle. This knife is best suited for heavy-duty cooking tasks — not just chopping vegetables but also slicing through tough cuts of meat and slicing up filets of fish. 

Cuisinart 12-Piece Collection Knives

This Cuisinart 12-piece knife set is only $60, and it's a winner for anyone who needs a no-frills knife set. The high carbon stainless steel blades assist even beginner home cooks in achieving precision cuts, plus the ergonomic handles offer cooks of any level stability and control as they chop, dice, or slice. The tapered blades result in a razor-sharp cutting edge that is easy to maintain for years to come. 

Best Black Friday Knife Deals at Target 

Right now, you can save up to 68% off on knife sets at Target — deals this good don’t come around often. Plus, top-rated brand Henckels is included in the sale. 

• Henckels 3-Piece Starter Knife Set, $35 (originally $78) at target.com
• Ninja 12-Piece Knife System with Built in Sharpener, $110 (originally $150) at target.com 
• Henckels Precision 16-Piece Kitchen Knife Set, $250 (originally $790) at target.com

Henckels 3-Piece Starter Knife Set

If you’re looking for a space-saving knife set that is still high-quality, this three-piece Henckels knife set is for you. It’s 55% off and covers all the essentials: There’s a paring knife for peeling fruit and chopping herbs, and a chef’s knife for heavy duty tasks like chopping a big pile of carrots and potatoes, plus a serrated bread knife. Razor sharp Henckels knives are made from stainless steel so they are durable, but also lightweight so they’re still enough to be easy to maneuver. Plus, ergonomic handles reduce fatigue in your hand and wrist when you’re tackling tedious food prep. 

BerghoffHOFF 4-Piece Knife Set

This set of four knives would make a great gift for the more experienced home cook in your life. It includes a 7.25-inch chef's knife, a 6.25-inch santoku knife, a 4.75-inch vegetable knife, and a 3.25-inch paring knife, each with stylish black blades and wood handles. According to the brand, these well-balanced knives are designed with a heavy bolster that makes them effortless to control and maneuver. The blades have a nonstick coating so food slides right off, and are rust- and stain-resistant if hand-washed. 

Henckels Precision 16-Piece Kitchen Knife Set

At 68% off, this Henckels 16-piece knife set is a head-turning deal that you can’t pass up. Included in the set, you’ll find a 4-inch paring knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 5.5-inch prep knife, 7-inch Santoku knife, 8-inch chef's knife, eight steak knives — and you also get a set of kitchen shears and sharpening steel, all in a elegant dark wood knife block. The curved handles on the blades are comfortable to hold for long periods of time as well. 

Best Black Friday Knife Deals at Walmart

This colorful Cuisinart knife set is just $17 at Walmart — plus, there are many more discounted knives and knife sets to choose from that you can shop right now.

• Victorinox Bread Knife, $40 (originally $47) at walmart.com
• Cuisinart Advantage 12-Piece Color-Coded Knife Set, $17 (originally $36) at walmart.com
• BerlingerHaus 3-Piece Knife Set, $62 (originally $70) at walmart.com

Victorinox Bread Knife

A bread knife is a handy tool to have in your kitchen, because it helps cut slices of bread and other pastries uniformly, and with less mess — after all, just sawing through a loaf of bread with a regular knife leaves behind a pile of crumbs. The wavy edge on this Victorinix bread knife gives you more control and precision, and the ergonomic wooden handle causes less strain on your wrist and hand as you’re slicing. 

Cuisinart Advantage 12-Piece Color-Coded Knife Set

To add a pop of color and personality to your kitchen, grab this Cuisinart knife set. It comes with six essential knives in a range of pastel shades. The set comes with an 8-inch chef's knife, an 8-inch slicing knife, an 8-inch serrated bread knife, a 7-inch santoku knife, a 6.5-inch utility knife and a 3.5-inch paring knife. Not only do those colors look pretty, but they also serve a practical purpose: They are color-coded to prevent cross-contamination — this way you can find the knife you used to slice up raw chicken breast at a glance. The blades feature a ceramic coating to prevent sticking, and each knife comes with its own sheath. 

Berlinger Haus 3-Piece Knife Set

These Berlinger Haus knives were designed to be comfortable to hold, as well as safe — the handles feature a finger guard to keep your hands completely protected. This set includes a chef’s knife, utility knife, and a santoku knife. The wide blade and sharp edge on the santoku knife is ideal for achieving thin slices of meat and vegetables, which can then be piled onto the blade and dumped in a pot or onto a plate, while the chef’s knife and utility knife are versatile choices that can be used for anything from slicing fruit to mincing herbs. And according to the brand, the laser-cut blades promise cuts no matter what meal prep task you are taking on.