Best Sharp Knives Updated February 2026

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Best Sharp Knives
2026 Buyer's GuideUpdated February 2026
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9.9

Matsato Chef Knife - Perfect Kitchen Knive for Cooking, Chopping. Japanese Steel Knife for Home, BBQ. For Balance & Control, 6....
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Works great

9.9

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Matsato Chef Knife - Perfect Kitchen Knive for Cooking, Chopping. Japanese Steel Knife for Home, BBQ. For Balance & Control, 6....
Sharpness
Quality
Cut quality
Value for money
Looks
Works great

9.9

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Matsato Chef Knife - Perfect Kitchen Knive for Cooking, Chopping. Japanese Steel Knife for Home, BBQ. For Balance & Control, 6....
Available in:  2 styles
Sharpness
Quality
Cut quality
Value for money
Looks
Works great
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9.8

imarku Japanese Chef Knife - Sharp Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chef's Knives HC Steel Paring Knife, Unique Gifts for Men and Women, Gi...
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9.8

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imarku Japanese Chef Knife - Sharp Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chef's Knives HC Steel Paring Knife, Unique Gifts for Men and Women, Gi...
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9.8

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imarku Japanese Chef Knife - Sharp Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chef's Knives HC Steel Paring Knife, Unique Gifts for Men and Women, Gi...
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9.6

Cutluxe Brisket Knife – 12" Carving & Slicing Knife for Meat & BBQ – Razor Sharp German Steel, Sheath Included, Ergonomic Full ...
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Value for money
Works well
Ease of cutting

9.6

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Cutluxe Brisket Knife – 12" Carving & Slicing Knife for Meat & BBQ – Razor Sharp German Steel, Sheath Included, Ergonomic Full ...
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Value for money
Works well
Ease of cutting

9.6

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Cutluxe Brisket Knife – 12" Carving & Slicing Knife for Meat & BBQ – Razor Sharp German Steel, Sheath Included, Ergonomic Full ...
Available in:  6 sizes
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Works well
Ease of cutting
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9.5

Astercook Knife Set, 13 Pieces Kitchen Knives Set with Healthy Anti-Rust Coating, Dishwasher Safe, Stainless Steel Chef Knife S...
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9.5

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Astercook Knife Set, 13 Pieces Kitchen Knives Set with Healthy Anti-Rust Coating, Dishwasher Safe, Stainless Steel Chef Knife S...
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9.5

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Astercook Knife Set, 13 Pieces Kitchen Knives Set with Healthy Anti-Rust Coating, Dishwasher Safe, Stainless Steel Chef Knife S...
Available in:  3 colors
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9.4

Cutluxe Butcher Knife – 10″ Cimeter Breaking Knife, Razor Sharp Forged High Carbon German Steel, Full Tang Meat Carving Knife, ...
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Value for money
Works well
Ease of cutting

9.4

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Cutluxe Butcher Knife – 10″ Cimeter Breaking Knife, Razor Sharp Forged High Carbon German Steel, Full Tang Meat Carving Knife, ...
Quality
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Cut quality
Value for money
Works well
Ease of cutting

9.4

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Cutluxe Butcher Knife – 10″ Cimeter Breaking Knife, Razor Sharp Forged High Carbon German Steel, Full Tang Meat Carving Knife, ...
Available in:  7 sizes
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Value for money
Works well
Ease of cutting
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9.3

MOSFiATA 8" Super Sharp Professional Chef's Knife with Finger Guard and Knife Sharpener, German High Carbon Stainless Steel EN1...
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Looks great
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9.3

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MOSFiATA 8" Super Sharp Professional Chef's Knife with Finger Guard and Knife Sharpener, German High Carbon Stainless Steel EN1...
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Looks great
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9.3

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MOSFiATA 8" Super Sharp Professional Chef's Knife with Finger Guard and Knife Sharpener, German High Carbon Stainless Steel EN1...
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Value for money
Looks great
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9.0

Brewin Professional Kitchen Knives, 3PC Chef Knife Set Sharp Knives for Kitchen High Carbon Stainless Steel, Japanese Cooking K...
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Design

9.0

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Brewin Professional Kitchen Knives, 3PC Chef Knife Set Sharp Knives for Kitchen High Carbon Stainless Steel, Japanese Cooking K...
Quality
Sharpness
Value for money
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Design

9.0

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Brewin Professional Kitchen Knives, 3PC Chef Knife Set Sharp Knives for Kitchen High Carbon Stainless Steel, Japanese Cooking K...
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8.9

PAUDIN Chef Knife, 8 Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Sharp Kitchen Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Gift Box for Family & Restaura...
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8.9

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PAUDIN Chef Knife, 8 Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Sharp Kitchen Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Gift Box for Family & Restaura...
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8.9

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PAUDIN Chef Knife, 8 Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Sharp Kitchen Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Gift Box for Family & Restaura...
Available in:  6 styles
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8.7

imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - High Carbon Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2025, Apar...
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8.7

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imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - High Carbon Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2025, Apar...
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8.7

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imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - High Carbon Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2025, Apar...
Available in:  10 styles
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8.6

PAUDIN Nakiri Knife - 7" Razor Sharp Meat Cleaver and Vegetable Kitchen Knife, High Carbon Stainless Steel, Multipurpose Asian ...
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8.6

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PAUDIN Nakiri Knife - 7" Razor Sharp Meat Cleaver and Vegetable Kitchen Knife, High Carbon Stainless Steel, Multipurpose Asian ...
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8.6

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PAUDIN Nakiri Knife - 7" Razor Sharp Meat Cleaver and Vegetable Kitchen Knife, High Carbon Stainless Steel, Multipurpose Asian ...
Available in:  4 styles
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Our Top Choice

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9.9

Matsato Chef Knife - Perfect Kitchen Knive for Cooking, Chopping. Japanese Steel Knife for Home, BBQ. For Balance & Control, 6....
Sharpness
Quality
Cut quality
Value for money
Looks
Works great

9.9

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Matsato Chef Knife - Perfect Kitchen Knive for Cooking, Chopping. Japanese Steel Knife for Home, BBQ. For Balance & Control, 6....
Sharpness
Quality
Cut quality
Value for money
Looks
Works great

9.9

1
Matsato Chef Knife - Perfect Kitchen Knive for Cooking, Chopping. Japanese Steel Knife for Home, BBQ. For Balance & Control, 6....
Available in:  2 styles
Sharpness
Quality
Cut quality
Value for money
Looks
Works great