The right kitchen knife can make a world of difference when preparing food. Using the correct knife for the right job makes it easier to cut, chop, and slice as well as reducing the risk of cutting yourself.

If you are starting out, get yourself a kitchen knife set with all the basic knives and then get speciality knives as you require them. Quality knives last years so definitely try to buy the best quality knives you can afford.

As for sharpening, it's important to sharpen your knives on a regular basis. If you are unsure as to how to correctly sharpen a knife, you may wish to get your best knives professionally sharpened. This service is cheap and effective and a good solution for those who want to keep their knives in top condition.

The kind of knives every kitchen needs includes:

  • chef knives
  • ceramic knives
  • utility knives
  • paring knife
  • steak knives
  • oyster knife
  • cheese knives
  • bread knife
  • boning knives and cleavers

The best knife brands include:

  • Global
  • JA Henckels
  • Kyocera
  • Mundial
  • Shun
  • Viking
  • Wusthof

Kitchen Knives

Below is a list of auctions where you can buy knives online. Check back often as new kitchen knife auctions are being added all the time.

BRAND NEW CUTCO TRIMMER KNIFE 1721C 475 BLADE
BRAND NEW CUTCO TRIMMER KNIFE 1721C 475 BLADE
Paypal   US $44.00
3 black blade ceramic knife black ABS handle
3 black blade ceramic knife black ABS handle
Paypal   US $12.00
6 black balde ceramic knife black ABS handle
6 black balde ceramic knife black ABS handle
Paypal   US $24.89
65 black blade kitchen ceramic knife ABS handle
65 black blade kitchen ceramic knife ABS handle
Paypal   US $39.99
BRAND NEW CUTCO PETITE CHEF KNIFE 1728C 7 5 8 BLADE
BRAND NEW CUTCO PETITE CHEF KNIFE 1728C 7 5 8 BLADE
Paypal   US $79.00
65paner Black Ceramic Profession Chefs Knife T10BK
65paner Black Ceramic Profession Chefs Knife T10BK
Paypal   US $32.99
JA Henckels 16 Piece East Meets West Set
JA Henckels 16 Piece East Meets West Set
Paypal   US $99.99
VICTORINOX RH FORSCHNER 8 1 2 in SLANT TIP BREAD KNIFE
VICTORINOX RH FORSCHNER 8 1 2 in SLANT TIP BREAD KNIFE
Paypal   US $19.95
PROFESSIONAL 8 BONER CHEFS KITCHEN KNIFE BRAND NEW
PROFESSIONAL 8 BONER CHEFS KITCHEN KNIFE BRAND NEW
Paypal   US $.01
Wusthof GOURMET 4562 20 cm 8 COOKS Chefs knife
Wusthof GOURMET 4562 20 cm 8 COOKS Chefs knife
Paypal   US $49.99
2 Gourmet Traditions 17 piece knife sets
2 Gourmet Traditions 17 piece knife sets
Paypal   US $12.99
Wusthof Classic Nakiri Vegetable Knife with Fine Edge
Wusthof Classic Nakiri Vegetable Knife with Fine Edge
Paypal   US $99.99
Nice Wood Handle Gerber 9 Bread Knife With Sheath
Nice Wood Handle Gerber 9 Bread Knife With Sheath
Paypal   US $13.99
Ducks Unlimited Kitchen Knife set
Ducks Unlimited Kitchen Knife set
Paypal   US $30.50
Wusthof Gourmet Nakiri Vegetable Knife w Fine Edge 7
Wusthof Gourmet Nakiri Vegetable Knife w Fine Edge 7
Paypal   US $59.99
Cutco Homemaker Knife Block 13 Slots Honey Oak New
Cutco Homemaker Knife Block 13 Slots Honey Oak New
Paypal   US $81.00
CUTCO 1759 CLASSIC STEAK TABLE KNIFE 8 1 2
CUTCO 1759 CLASSIC STEAK TABLE KNIFE 8 1 2
Paypal   US $20.50
NEW JAHENCKELS 5 SANTOKU Hollow Edge KNIFE NIP
NEW JAHENCKELS 5 SANTOKU Hollow Edge KNIFE NIP
Paypal   US $19.99
NEW JA Henckels 3 PIECE STARTER Knife SET Classic
NEW JA Henckels 3 PIECE STARTER Knife SET Classic
Paypal   US $49.99
Kershaw Kai Shun Wasabi Deba 825 Kitchen Chef Knife
Kershaw Kai Shun Wasabi Deba 825 Kitchen Chef Knife
Paypal   US $46.00
Wusthof Culinar 7 Hollow Edge Santoku Knife NEW
Wusthof Culinar 7 Hollow Edge Santoku Knife NEW
Paypal   US $125.99
Mundial 5100 Series Pink 10 Piece Block Set
Mundial 5100 Series Pink 10 Piece Block Set
Paypal   US $249.99
Mundial 5100 Series Black 12 Piece Block Set
Mundial 5100 Series Black 12 Piece Block Set
Paypal   US $335.00
White 48Japanese Blade Zirconia Ceramic Chefs Knife
White 48Japanese Blade Zirconia Ceramic Chefs Knife
Paypal   US $.99
Miracle Blade III Perfection Series Wood Block NIB
Miracle Blade III Perfection Series Wood Block NIB
Paypal   US $11.00
Miracle Blade III 11 Piece Knife Set and BLOCK
Miracle Blade III 11 Piece Knife Set and BLOCK
Paypal   US $23.99
Chefs Choice Replacement Knife Sharpening Module
Chefs Choice Replacement Knife Sharpening Module
Paypal   US $109.95
Chefs Choice Trizor Professional 6 Chefs Knife
Chefs Choice Trizor Professional 6 Chefs Knife
Paypal   US $103.95
Chefs Choice Trizor Professional 7 Position Knife Roll
Chefs Choice Trizor Professional 7 Position Knife Roll
Paypal   US $43.95
14 Piece CUTCO Knife set with BLOCK
14 Piece CUTCO Knife set with BLOCK
Paypal   US $455.00
65paner White Ceramic ProfessioChefs KnifeT08WH A
65paner White Ceramic ProfessioChefs KnifeT08WH A
Paypal   US $30.99
65paner WHITE Ceramic profession Chefs Knife T10WH
65paner WHITE Ceramic profession Chefs Knife T10WH
Paypal   US $31.99
NEW Shun 8 Inch Steel Chefs Knife with Scallops
NEW Shun 8 Inch Steel Chefs Knife with Scallops
Paypal   US $73.50
NEW Shun Steel Angled 6 Inch Utility Knife
NEW Shun Steel Angled 6 Inch Utility Knife
Paypal   US $49.99
6 pc Steak Knife Set in a Sturdy Wood Block NEW
6 pc Steak Knife Set in a Sturdy Wood Block NEW
Paypal   US $9.99
ASAHI 6 4 White Blade Ceramic Knife Set ASKW6W4H5 NEW
ASAHI 6 4 White Blade Ceramic Knife Set ASKW6W4H5 NEW
Paypal   US $59.99
NEW Asahi 6 Ceramic Blade Chefs Knife Black
NEW Asahi 6 Ceramic Blade Chefs Knife Black
Paypal   US $42.00
CASED SET OF THREE RACHEL RAY KNIVES FURI GUSTO GRIP
CASED SET OF THREE RACHEL RAY KNIVES FURI GUSTO GRIP
Paypal   US $44.99
Japanese 210M Gyuto Sushi Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus
Japanese 210M Gyuto Sushi Kitchen Chef Knife Damascus
Paypal   US $47.00
White 6 Blade Zirconia Ceramic Chefs Knife HOT SELL
White 6 Blade Zirconia Ceramic Chefs Knife HOT SELL
Paypal   US $.99