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.

SET OF 4 CALPHALON STEAK KNIVES
SET OF 4 CALPHALON STEAK KNIVES
Paypal   US $9.95
New Henckels Twin Birchwood Knife Block
New Henckels Twin Birchwood Knife Block
Paypal   US $10.50
CUTCO White Handle CHEESE KNIFE 1764
CUTCO White Handle CHEESE KNIFE 1764
Paypal   US $45.00
CUTCO White Handle KNIFE SET in 8 slot OAK BLOCK
CUTCO White Handle KNIFE SET in 8 slot OAK BLOCK
Paypal   US $172.50
SOUTHERN RICHARDSON Sheffield Bone Handle KNIFE SET
SOUTHERN RICHARDSON Sheffield Bone Handle 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 $12.18
DEXTER RUSSELL 8 CHEFS KNIFE NSF SEAL
DEXTER RUSSELL 8 CHEFS KNIFE NSF SEAL
Paypal   US $7.02
Farberware Professional 5 Utility Boning Knife New
Farberware Professional 5 Utility Boning Knife New
Paypal   US $7.00
Butcher Knife 11 inch DeCut usa
Butcher Knife 11 inch DeCut usa
Paypal   US $5.00
NEW Sysco 2 Piece Knife Set fruit veg and paring
NEW Sysco 2 Piece Knife Set fruit veg and paring
Paypal   US $7.99
Laguiole 3pc Cheese Knife Set Green Handle New in Box
Laguiole 3pc Cheese Knife Set Green Handle New in Box
Paypal   US $10.49
5 PIECE GOURMET DIPPING SET NEW SEALED IN BOX
5 PIECE GOURMET DIPPING SET NEW SEALED IN BOX
Paypal   US $5.99
J A HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL 15550 2 3 4 PARING KNIFE
J A HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL 15550 2 3 4 PARING KNIFE
Paypal   US $4.75
J A HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL 15550 6 BONING KNIFE
J A HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL 15550 6 BONING KNIFE
Paypal   US $5.50
Jaccard LX Series 6 Bread Bagel and Tomato Knife
Jaccard LX Series 6 Bread Bagel and Tomato Knife
Paypal   US $41.95
Chroma 175 Knife Block Module
Chroma 175 Knife Block Module
Paypal   US $19.95
Jaccard LX Series 4 Utility Knife
Jaccard LX Series 4 Utility Knife
Paypal   US $24.95
New Asahi 4 White Ceramic Blade Paring Knife Gift box
New Asahi 4 White Ceramic Blade Paring Knife Gift box
Paypal   US $22.99
New Asahi 6 White Ceramic Blade Chefs Knife Gift box
New Asahi 6 White Ceramic Blade Chefs Knife Gift box
Paypal   US $32.99
Jaccard LX Series 3 Peeling Knife
Jaccard LX Series 3 Peeling Knife
Paypal   US $16.95
Mundial 5100 Series Black 25 Peeling Knife
Mundial 5100 Series Black 25 Peeling Knife
Paypal   US $22.00
VTG VERNCO STAINLESS FROZEN FOOD KNIFE NEVER USED BOX
VTG VERNCO STAINLESS FROZEN FOOD KNIFE NEVER USED BOX
Paypal   US $7.99
MIU LA CUISINE HIGH CARBON STAINLESS STEAK KNIVES SET 6
MIU LA CUISINE HIGH CARBON STAINLESS STEAK KNIVES SET 6
Paypal   US $45.00
Mac Mighty MSK 65 Santoku Knife NIB
Mac Mighty MSK 65 Santoku Knife NIB
Paypal   US $74.73
CuTco ESSENTIALS SetSTORAGE BLOCK
CuTco ESSENTIALS SetSTORAGE BLOCK
Paypal   US $6.99
J A HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL KNIFE BLOCK
J A HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL KNIFE BLOCK
Paypal   US $24.98
Ceramic Knives New 65 Black Ceramic Chefs Knife
Ceramic Knives New 65 Black Ceramic Chefs Knife
Paypal   US $27.99
LOT OF 2 NEW KITCHEN UTILITY SCISSOR SET POULTRY SHEARS
LOT OF 2 NEW KITCHEN UTILITY SCISSOR SET POULTRY SHEARS
Paypal   US $2.99
CuTco SPACE SAVERSTORAGE BLOCK
CuTco SPACE SAVERSTORAGE BLOCK
Paypal   US $6.99
NIP Cutco Table Knife Item 1759C
NIP Cutco Table Knife Item 1759C
Paypal   US $15.50
new 35 SUS Rosewood Ceramic Folding Knife GIFT
new 35 SUS Rosewood Ceramic Folding Knife GIFT
Paypal   US $42.00
KITCHEN 7 Piece Cutting Board and Knife Set NEW
KITCHEN 7 Piece Cutting Board and Knife Set NEW
Paypal   US $26.32
KYOCERA PARING ORANGE KNIFE FK 075WH NEW IN BOX NEW
KYOCERA PARING ORANGE KNIFE FK 075WH NEW IN BOX NEW
Paypal   US $19.99
Black 5100 Mirror Blade Zirconia Ceramic Chefs Knife
Black 5100 Mirror Blade Zirconia Ceramic Chefs Knife
Paypal   US $.99
Mundial Elegance 10 Carving Knife
Mundial Elegance 10 Carving Knife
Paypal   US $45.00
KERSHAW KAI BONVIVAN 9 SLICING KNIFE BV 29 NIB
KERSHAW KAI BONVIVAN 9 SLICING KNIFE BV 29 NIB
Paypal   US $1.25
KERSHAW KAI BONVIVAN 3 PARING KNIFE BV 93 NIB
KERSHAW KAI BONVIVAN 3 PARING KNIFE BV 93 NIB
Paypal   US $1.29
KERSHAW KAI BONVIVAN 8 CHEFS KNIFE BV 18 NIB
KERSHAW KAI BONVIVAN 8 CHEFS KNIFE BV 18 NIB
Paypal   US $12.00
WUSTHOF KNIFE 9920 3 EDGE BLADE GUARD PROTECTOR 10 NEW
WUSTHOF KNIFE 9920 3 EDGE BLADE GUARD PROTECTOR 10 NEW
Paypal   US $.99
Henckels Select 10 Pc Block Set NEW
Henckels Select 10 Pc Block Set NEW
Paypal   US $615.95