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.

Forschner Victorinox Swiss Made Chef Knife Wicked Sharp
Forschner Victorinox Swiss Made Chef Knife Wicked Sharp
Paypal   US $17.01
BRAND NEW CUTCO 1766 CLASSIC SANTOKU KNIFE
BRAND NEW CUTCO 1766 CLASSIC SANTOKU KNIFE
Paypal   US $98.00
5 Diamond Edge Santoku Kitchen Knife Brand New
5 Diamond Edge Santoku Kitchen Knife Brand New
Paypal   US $6.99
15 PC Farberware Pro Stainless Steel Knife Set W Block
15 PC Farberware Pro Stainless Steel Knife Set W Block
Paypal   US $119.99
LOT OF 2 Miracle Blade III Perfection FILET SHARP KNIFE
LOT OF 2 Miracle Blade III Perfection FILET SHARP KNIFE
Paypal   US $2.49
Forschner Victorinox 12 Dual Handle Cheese Knife NEW
Forschner Victorinox 12 Dual Handle Cheese Knife NEW
Paypal   US $49.95
Kuhn Rikon Colori II Utility Knife Blue NIP
Kuhn Rikon Colori II Utility Knife Blue NIP
Paypal   US $8.49
Shun Ken Onion 11 pc Knife Block Set NEW IN BOX knives
Shun Ken Onion 11 pc Knife Block Set NEW IN BOX knives
Paypal   US $760.00
41 PC DELUXE KITCHEN SET W WOODEN COUNTER BLOCK NEW
41 PC DELUXE KITCHEN SET W WOODEN COUNTER BLOCK NEW
Paypal   US $9.99
Case XX Stainless Cap 283 8 Carving Knife Wicked Sharp
Case XX Stainless Cap 283 8 Carving Knife Wicked Sharp
Paypal   US $6.50
LIGHT BIRCH WOOD 12 SLOT JA HENCKELS KNIFE BLOCK
LIGHT BIRCH WOOD 12 SLOT JA HENCKELS KNIFE BLOCK
Paypal   US $6.99
4 pcHigh Country Arts antler steak knife set Sheffield
4 pcHigh Country Arts antler steak knife set Sheffield
Paypal   US $19.99
BAHCO Chefs Knife S 37 P 95 Norway Wicked Sharp
BAHCO Chefs Knife S 37 P 95 Norway Wicked Sharp
Paypal   US $8.26
J A Henckels International Everedge 3 Piece knife set
J A Henckels International Everedge 3 Piece knife set
Paypal   US $19.95
cutco knife and accesories set
cutco knife and accesories set
Paypal   US $220.50
LOT OF 2 Miracle Blade Perfection ROCK N CHOP KNIFE
LOT OF 2 Miracle Blade Perfection ROCK N CHOP KNIFE
Paypal   US $2.49
Victronox Forschner Paring Knife Black Handle New Hang
Victronox Forschner Paring Knife Black Handle New Hang
Paypal   US $4.99
ONEIDA Set 8 Carving Knife Fork
ONEIDA Set 8 Carving Knife Fork
Paypal   US $17.95
CulinHome Nouveaux Collection 8 Pc Knife Set NEW
CulinHome Nouveaux Collection 8 Pc Knife Set NEW
Paypal   US $55.99
Shun Ken Onion Chef’s Knife 8
Shun Ken Onion Chef’s Knife 8
Paypal   US $120.00
Shun Steel Chefs Knife 6
Shun Steel Chefs Knife 6
Paypal   US $80.00
CALPHALON ONE INFUSED 10 PIECE COOKWARE SET NEW DRB10
CALPHALON ONE INFUSED 10 PIECE COOKWARE SET NEW DRB10
Paypal   US $319.99
JA Henckels Stylus 8 Piece Knife Block Set New
JA Henckels Stylus 8 Piece Knife Block Set New
Paypal   US $49.94
Wusthof Classic 5 in Hollow Edge Santoku Knife NEW
Wusthof Classic 5 in Hollow Edge Santoku Knife NEW
Paypal   US $32.50
LOT OF 2 Miracle Blade Perfection CHOP N SCOOP KNIFE
LOT OF 2 Miracle Blade Perfection CHOP N SCOOP KNIFE
Paypal   US $2.49
Chef Deluxe 10 pcsStainless steel steak knife set
Chef Deluxe 10 pcsStainless steel steak knife set
Paypal   US $9.99
WUSTHOF CLASSIC IKON 21 PIECE SET
WUSTHOF CLASSIC IKON 21 PIECE SET
Paypal   US $649.99
Wusthof Blackwood Ikon 15 Piece set
Wusthof Blackwood Ikon 15 Piece set
Paypal   US $539.99
Wusthof Classic 7 inch Santoku Asian Chefs Knife NEW
Wusthof Classic 7 inch Santoku Asian Chefs Knife NEW
Paypal   US $31.50
JAHenckels Twin Four Star 10 Chefs Knife New
JAHenckels Twin Four Star 10 Chefs Knife New
Paypal   US $100.00
ZWILLING JAHENCKELS FOUR STAR 8in CHEFS KNIFE
ZWILLING JAHENCKELS FOUR STAR 8in CHEFS KNIFE
Paypal   US $49.00
Diamond Cut® Supreme Chef Knife NEVER NEEDS SHARPENING
Diamond Cut® Supreme Chef Knife NEVER NEEDS SHARPENING
Paypal   US $6.39
Japanese sushi chef knifeGyuto YOSHIHIRO 240m w SAYA
Japanese sushi chef knifeGyuto YOSHIHIRO 240m w SAYA
Paypal   US $76.50
Cutco Petite 7 5 8 Classic Chefs Knife 13 1 4 OA
Cutco Petite 7 5 8 Classic Chefs Knife 13 1 4 OA
Paypal   US $31.00
MIU 12 Piece Foodservice Poly Handled Steak Knife Pack
MIU 12 Piece Foodservice Poly Handled Steak Knife Pack
Paypal   US $6.39
CUTCO 6 PIECE KNIFE SET MUST SEE
CUTCO 6 PIECE KNIFE SET MUST SEE
Paypal   US $46.03
CILIO Premium Boxed Wood Handle Cheese Knives Knife Set
CILIO Premium Boxed Wood Handle Cheese Knives Knife Set
Paypal   US $39.95
Henckels Twin Cuisine Chef Knife 6 Inch
Henckels Twin Cuisine Chef Knife 6 Inch
Paypal   US $83.99
IRON CHEF 8 Chef Knife NEW
IRON CHEF 8 Chef Knife NEW
Paypal   US $7.50
CALPHALON 4 1 2 PARING KNIFE NIP
CALPHALON 4 1 2 PARING KNIFE NIP
Paypal   US $12.99