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.

19 Piece Sheffield Solid Stainless England Knife Set
19 Piece Sheffield Solid Stainless England Knife Set
Paypal   US $9.99
Tibetan Silver chopsticks set with Lóng and Phoenix New
Tibetan Silver chopsticks set with Lóng and Phoenix New
Paypal   US $14.60
GLOBAL KNIVES 6 PC KNIFE BLOCK SET BRAND NEW IN THE BOX
GLOBAL KNIVES 6 PC KNIFE BLOCK SET BRAND NEW IN THE BOX
Paypal   US $349.95
ceramic kitchen knife 6 bladeON SALE
ceramic kitchen knife 6 bladeON SALE
Paypal   US $20.99
2 NIB As Seen On TV Paring Pro Knife Surgical Stainless
2 NIB As Seen On TV Paring Pro Knife Surgical Stainless
Paypal   US $4.99
Maxam Stainless Steel Block Knife Set Knives NEW
Maxam Stainless Steel Block Knife Set Knives NEW
Paypal   US $39.99
CUTCO MADE IN THE USA 5 SLOT STARTER BLOCK VRY NICE
CUTCO MADE IN THE USA 5 SLOT STARTER BLOCK VRY NICE
Paypal   US $9.99
2pc Fire and Rescue Liner Lock Knife Set
2pc Fire and Rescue Liner Lock Knife Set
Paypal   US $16.95
Pearl Cutco Birds Beak Paring Knife
Pearl Cutco Birds Beak Paring Knife
Paypal   US $26.25
Henckels Five 5 Star 275 Trimming Paring Knife NOS
Henckels Five 5 Star 275 Trimming Paring Knife NOS
Paypal   US $24.99
New 2pcs Black Ceramic Knife Gift Set 64 by ASAHI
New 2pcs Black Ceramic Knife Gift Set 64 by ASAHI
Paypal   US $49.99
CUTCO CARVING KNIFE FACTORY REFURBISHED BONUS FORK
CUTCO CARVING KNIFE FACTORY REFURBISHED BONUS FORK
Paypal   US $43.99
Maxamreg 4pc Liner Lock Knife Set
Maxamreg 4pc Liner Lock Knife Set
Paypal   US $35.48
ceramic kitchen knife 5 bladeON SALE
ceramic kitchen knife 5 bladeON SALE
Paypal   US $15.99
Tachi 5 Ceramic Slicing Knife Zirconia w Guarantee NEW
Tachi 5 Ceramic Slicing Knife Zirconia w Guarantee NEW
Paypal   US $24.95
KOCH MESSER BUTCHER KNIFE
KOCH MESSER BUTCHER KNIFE
Paypal   US $.99
Used Cooking Knife Set High End
Used Cooking Knife Set High End
Paypal   US $26.00
Masterpiece Super Stainless Knife Set in Holder 6 pc
Masterpiece Super Stainless Knife Set in Holder 6 pc
Paypal   US $7.99
WUSTHOF CLASSIC 35 in Parer Utility Knife NEW
WUSTHOF CLASSIC 35 in Parer Utility Knife NEW
Paypal   US $22.99
new set of two 2 IN 1 KNIFE AND SCISSOR SHARPENERS
new set of two 2 IN 1 KNIFE AND SCISSOR SHARPENERS
Paypal   US $3.75
WUSTHOF GOURMET 6pc STEAK KNIFE BLOCK SET 8305 NEW
WUSTHOF GOURMET 6pc STEAK KNIFE BLOCK SET 8305 NEW
Paypal   US $43.55
Chef Knife 6 Blade Full Tang HD New In Package
Chef Knife 6 Blade Full Tang HD New In Package
Paypal   US $12.95
Wüsthof Classic Ikon 8 20 cm Cooks Knife FREE SHIP
Wüsthof Classic Ikon 8 20 cm Cooks Knife FREE SHIP
Paypal   US $49.99
Wüsthof Classic 35 In 9 cm Paring Knife 4066 FREE SHIP
Wüsthof Classic 35 In 9 cm Paring Knife 4066 FREE SHIP
Paypal   US $24.99
Chef Knife 6 Blade Full Tang HD New In Package
Chef Knife 6 Blade Full Tang HD New In Package
Paypal   US $12.95
CARVEL HALL LEISURE PATTERN STAINLESS HAM SLICER KNIFE
CARVEL HALL LEISURE PATTERN STAINLESS HAM SLICER KNIFE
Paypal   US $7.00
Set of Three Paring Knives
Set of Three Paring Knives
Paypal   US $5.99
6 Piece Sheffield England steak knife Handle N I BOX
6 Piece Sheffield England steak knife Handle N I BOX
Paypal   US $6.95
Henckels International 3pc Starter Set BRANDNEW w bonus
Henckels International 3pc Starter Set BRANDNEW w bonus
Paypal   US $8.62
CARVEL HALL LEISURE PATTERN STAINLESS CHEF KNIFE NEW
CARVEL HALL LEISURE PATTERN STAINLESS CHEF KNIFE NEW
Paypal   US $7.00
REED BARTON CARVING SET BRIANNA NEW
REED BARTON CARVING SET BRIANNA NEW
Paypal   US $32.00
CARVEL HALL LEISURE PATTERN STAINLESS BUTCHER KNIFE NEW
CARVEL HALL LEISURE PATTERN STAINLESS BUTCHER KNIFE NEW
Paypal   US $6.50
NIB Food Network Carving Set with Wood Case Retail $99
NIB Food Network Carving Set with Wood Case Retail $99
Paypal   US $34.95
Wusthof Stainless Steel Carving Set with bonus
Wusthof Stainless Steel Carving Set with bonus
Paypal   US $55.00
TITANIUM PRO14 PC PROFESSIONAL CHEF knife set BRAND NEW
TITANIUM PRO14 PC PROFESSIONAL CHEF knife set BRAND NEW
Paypal   US $14.95
JA Henckels 9pc Twin Cuisine Knife Set 30310 NEW
JA Henckels 9pc Twin Cuisine Knife Set 30310 NEW
Paypal   US $301.00
6 Piece Stainless Steak Knife Set
6 Piece Stainless Steak Knife Set
Paypal   US $10.00
MIRACLE BLADE III 11PCS KNIFE SET BRAND NEW SEEN ON TV
MIRACLE BLADE III 11PCS KNIFE SET BRAND NEW SEEN ON TV
Paypal   US $16.99
USED JOYCE CHEN CHINESE KNIFE 75 CHEF KNIFE
USED JOYCE CHEN CHINESE KNIFE 75 CHEF KNIFE
Paypal   US $10.50
BRAND NEW Mundial 8 Chef Knife Forged NoStain 20cm
BRAND NEW Mundial 8 Chef Knife Forged NoStain 20cm
Paypal   US $25.00