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.
 CHEFS BASICS 5 PC KNIFE SET PLASTIC HANDLES AND HOLDER  US $9.99
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 Wusthof 9645-9 Grand Prix II 2 Piece Carving Knife Set US $124.99
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 6" RIMON Ceramic Chef's Knife CMT-BAK006 US $13.75
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 Bella Casa by Ganz Penquin Pate' Spreader Knife Set US $14.99
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 New Asahi 4" Black Ceramic Blade Paring Knife Gift box US $24.99
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 New Asahi 6" White Ceramic Blade Chefs Knife Gift box US $32.99
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 Cutco Paring Knife Item 1720 Great Shape Retails $50+ US $19.99
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 NEW ALPHA Stainless Steel CLEAVER KNIFE Two Function US $9.97
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 Wusthof 9649-9 Culinar 2 Pcs Carving Knife Set gift box US $189.99
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 Miracle Blade III 4 Piece Knife Set...Brand New US $9.99
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 Miracle Blade III 4 Piece Knife Set...Brand New US $9.99
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 NEW KNIFE BLOCK - BEECH WOOD Universal Rod Insert Type US $19.54
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 New Pampered Chef 3 inch Paring Knife with Honing Case US $18.00
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 Ronco 30 #'d and Sized Slots Wooden Block Knife Holder US $40.00
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 NEW HAMPTON FORGE CHEF/SANTOKU KNIVES SET US $11.00
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 NEW WHITE CERAMIC 6" KITCHEN KNIFE BLADE FRUIT CHEF US $3.99
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 OLD HICKORY CARBON STEEL FULL TANG SLICING KNIFE OH758 US $12.95
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 OLD HICKORY CARBON STEEL COTTON SAMPLER KNIFE OH7145 US $12.95
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 Kershaw - Wasabi Nakiri Knife Ready to Chop Anything US $43.99
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 NEW CALPHALON CONTEMPORARY 4 1/2" PARING KNIFE US $14.95
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 NEW CALPHALON CONTEMPORARY 6" CHEF'S KNIFE US $27.95
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 3" White Ceramic paring Knife + Free gift Peeler OL123 US $2.73
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 4" White Ceramic Utility Knife + Free gift Peeler US $5.48
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 5" White Ceramic Utility Knife + Free gift Peeler US $9.13
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 6" White Ceramic Chefs Knife + Free gift Peeler (OL126) US $11.88
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 7" White Ceramic Chefs Knife + Free gift Peeler (OL127) US $14.62
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 6 + 4" White Ceramic Knife + Free gift Peeler 2pcs set US $17.36
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 6 - 3" White Ceramic Knife + Free gift Peeler 4pcs US $18.28
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 7-3" White Ceramic Knife + Free gift Peeler 5pcs set US $27.42
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 SANTOKU KNIFE ADVANCED CERAMICS BRAND NEW SEALED PACKAG US $29.99 |
 3" Black Ceramic paring Knife + Free gift Peeler OL123 US $3.65
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 4" Black Ceramic Utility Knife + Free gift Peeler US $6.39
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 5" Black Ceramic Utility Knife + Free gift Peeler US $10.05
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 6" Black Ceramic Chefs Knife + Free gift Peeler (OL126) US $12.79
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 7" Black Ceramic Chefs Knife + Free gift Peeler (OL127) US $16.45
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 6 + 4" Black Ceramic Knife + Free gift Peeler 2pcs set US $18.28
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 6 + 5 + 4" Black Ceramic Knife + Free gift Peeler 3pcs US $15.53
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 7-3" Black Ceramic Knife + Free gift Peeler 5pcs set US $32.91
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 New 8" Carving Knife Serrated Blade Sharp Home Chef NIP US $5.99
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 NEW CHEFS 10" CERAMIC KITCHEN BLADE FRUIT KNIFE US $19.99
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