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Professional kitchen knives, cookware, and sharpening tools
Outfit your entire kitchen in one place. Knife Merchant is chef-owned and has supplied home and professional kitchens since 1996, and every product we carry is selected for performance, durability, and value. Our team stands behind each one before and after the sale.
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Everything a working kitchen needs, from the first knife to the stone that keeps it sharp.
Kitchen knivesJapanese and German cutlery from more than twenty makers
CookwareStainless clad, carbon steel, and nonstick
Mixers and food processorsAnkarsrum, Bosch, and Magimix
SharpeningCeramic rods, guided sharpeners, and waterstones
Cutting boardsTeak and hinoki boards that protect fine edges
Mandolines and gratersBörner, Microplane, and Benriner
Storage and knife rollsBlocks, magnetic bars, guards, and luggage
Knife setsCore blades, storage, and honing in one purchase
Choose a knife by blade shape
The shape of a blade determines the work it does best. Start with the cut you make most often, then compare steel, weight, and handle within that shape.
Chef’s knife
Also called gyuto
The all-purpose blade. A curved edge rocks through herbs and onions; the length handles larger produce and proteins.
Shown: Miyabi Black 8-inch Chef’s Knife
Shop chef’s knivesSantoku
Shorter, with a flatter edge
A compact blade with a blunt tip, suited to push cuts and thin slicing of vegetables, fish, and boneless meat.
Shown: Shun Classic 7-inch Granton Edge Santoku
Shop santoku knivesNakiri
Japanese vegetable knife
A rectangular blade with a flat edge that meets the board along its full length, so each cut separates cleanly.
Shown: Made In 6.6-inch Japanese Damascus Nakiri
Shop nakiri knivesSlicer
Also called sujihiki
A long, narrow blade that carves roasts and portions fish in a single stroke, without sawing.
Shown: Miyabi Black 9.5-inch Sujihiki
Shop slicersParing knife
For work in the hand
A short blade for peeling, trimming, coring, and detail work where a larger knife is unwieldy.
Shown: Shun Classic 3.5-inch Paring Knife
Shop paring knivesBread knife
Serrated edge
Serrations cut through hard crusts and soft crumb without compressing the loaf; also useful for tomatoes and citrus.
Shown: Miyabi Black 9.4-inch Bread Knife
Shop bread knivesMiyabi Black
Made in Seki City, JapanAn MCD67 micro-carbide powder steel core, also known as ZDP-189, hardened to 67 Rockwell, harder than most kitchen knife steels, and clad in a flower Damascus pattern.
- Cryodur ice-hardened at −196°C
- Honbazuke hand-honed edge, 9.5 to 12 degrees per side
- D-shaped handle of black-dyed Bigleaf maple burl
Shun
Made by Kai in JapanKai introduced Shun to North America with thin, lightweight knives of very hard Japanese steel. Each knife passes through more than 100 production steps, many of them by hand.
- Western blade shapes made in Japanese steel
- Classic, the foundation of the collection
- Also Classic Blonde, Premier, and Kanso
Made In knives
Seki, Japan, and Thiers, FranceMade In, best known for its professional cookware, makes knives in two lines: Japanese Damascus, made in Seki, and French Olive Wood, fully forged in Thiers.
- VG-10 core clad in 66 layers of Damascus steel
- POM handles on the Damascus line
- Olive wood handles on the French line
Mixers and food processors for serious baking and prep
Two stand mixers built around a motor in the base, for large batches of bread dough, and a food processor that chops, slices, kneads, and whips from a single motor.
Hand-assembled in Sweden since 1940
Ankarsrum Assistent Original
The bowl rotates instead of the attachment, kneading dough in a motion similar to working it by hand. An offset arm leaves the bowl open, so ingredients go in while the mixer runs.
Bowl7-liter stainless steel
CapacityUp to 5 kg (11 lb) of dough
Warranty7-year manufacturer’s motor warranty
Bottom-drive stand mixer
Bosch Universal Plus
A belt-driven motor beneath the bowl gives the dough hook steady torque in stiff, whole grain doughs. Dual wire whips build volume down to a single egg white.
Bowl6.5 quarts
SpeedsFour speeds and a pulse setting
Expands toBlender, slicer/shredder, meat grinder
Made in Burgundy, France, since 1971
Magimix 4200XL
Three nested bowls run on one quiet induction motor, so herbs, sliced vegetables, and bread dough can be prepared in one session without stopping to wash.
Motor950 watts, 30-year Magimix guarantee
Bowls14, 12, and 6 cups
BladesSabatier stainless steel, made in France
Made In cookware
Restaurant cookware from a company that grew out of a 100-year-old family restaurant supply business, now used in more than 2,000 professional kitchens.
Made In
Chef-developed cookwareChef customers take part in the design and development of each line.
- 5-ply Stainless Clad, oven safe to 800°F
- Pre-seasoned carbon steel made in Sweden
- Lifetime warranty on Stainless Clad and Carbon Steel
Made In
10-inch Stainless Clad Frying Pan
Five bonded layers with an 18/10 stainless cooking surface, compatible with induction.
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Made In
12-inch Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan
Pre-seasoned, and lighter and thinner than cast iron, for high-heat searing.
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Made In
10-Piece Stainless Clad Cookware Set
A complete 5-ply stainless lineup for searing, simmering, and braising.
View productPrep tools that make fine knives work better
A board that protects the edge, a mandoline for uniform slices, and a grater for finishing work: the tools that sit beside the knife on a prep station.
FSC-certified teak
TeakHaus cutting boards
Teak’s natural oil and silica content resists moisture, and its medium hardness is gentle on knife edges. On end-grain boards, the edge slides between the wood fibers rather than across them.
RecognitionModel 311 recommended by America’s Test Kitchen
StylesEdge grain, end grain, and herringbone
CareWash by hand and oil periodically
Made in Germany
Börner mandolines
A V-shaped blade engages produce at two points at once, which reduces the force each stroke needs and slices soft tomatoes and peppers without crushing them.
BladesSurgical-grade stainless steel
CutsSlices, julienne, shreds, and French fries
SafetyFood safety holder with steel prongs
Photo-etched blades made in the USA
Microplane graters
Photo-etched teeth slice rather than tear, so zest keeps its oils and hard cheese falls in fine, airy shreds.
ProfessionalAll stainless 18/8 handle and frame
GradesFine, coarse, extra coarse, and ribbon
CareProfessional Series is top-rack dishwasher safe
Keep every edge sharp
A sharp knife is safer and more precise than a dull one. Three habits keep a knife in working condition.
Shop Idahone sharpeners-
Hone regularly
A fine ceramic rod realigns and lightly refines the edge between sharpenings. Idahone’s fine rods rate approximately 1200 ANSI, or 3500 JIS. Shown: Idahone 12-inch Fine Ceramic Rod
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Sharpen when honing stops working
A guided V-type sharpener holds coarse and fine ceramic rods at 15 degrees per side for Japanese knives or 22 for Western knives. Shown: Idahone CS-24 V-Type Sharpener. Prefer stones? Shop waterstones
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Store the blade safely
A block, magnetic bar, or guard keeps the edge from contacting other tools. Shop knife storage
Brands we carry
We buy directly from manufacturers and importers, including Masahiro and Glestain, which we import from Japan ourselves.
Why cooks buy from Knife Merchant
We are a chef-owned shop in Alcoa, Tennessee, not a marketplace. Every order is packed and supported by people who use these tools.
Chef-owned and operatedAsk our team about steel, blade shape, or cookware before you buy. Free shipping over $75On orders within the continental United States. Price matchingReview our price matching policy for terms. Verified customer reviewsShopper Approved 5 Star Excellence award recipient.
Culinary students and professional kitchens
Required knife kits for participating culinary schools, and sets assembled for working cooks.
ClearanceMarkdowns on knives, cookware sets, and chef rolls while stock lasts.
Shop the saleAbout Knife Merchant
Knife Merchant is a chef-owned retailer of professional kitchen equipment based in Alcoa, Tennessee. We sell Japanese and German kitchen knives from makers including Shun, Miyabi, Made In, Wüsthof, and Zwilling; Made In cookware; Ankarsrum and Bosch stand mixers; Magimix food processors; TeakHaus cutting boards; and sharpening and prep tools from Idahone, Microplane, and Börner.
We carry only professional-grade products, and we drop lines whose manufacturers do not support customers well after the sale.
Questions
Should I choose a Japanese or German kitchen knife?
German knives are generally heavier, with tougher steel that tolerates hard use and little maintenance. Japanese knives are generally lighter and thinner, with harder steel that holds a finer edge but needs more careful handling. Choose German for durability and an all-purpose feel; choose Japanese for precision and a lighter knife.
Should I buy an Ankarsrum or a Bosch stand mixer?
Both place the motor in the base and leave the top of the bowl open for adding ingredients while mixing. The Ankarsrum Assistent Original rotates a 7-liter stainless steel bowl and kneads up to 5 kg (11 lb) of dough. The Bosch Universal Plus drives a central dough hook and dual whips in a 6.5-quart bowl and accepts optional attachments such as a blender and meat grinder.
Why choose a teak cutting board?
Teak’s natural oil and silica content resists moisture and warping, and its medium hardness is gentle on knife edges. End-grain boards such as the TeakHaus 311 let the edge slide between the wood fibers, which helps hard Japanese blades stay sharp.
How do I keep a kitchen knife sharp?
Hone regularly with a ceramic rod. When honing no longer restores the edge, sharpen it on a guided sharpener such as the Idahone CS-24 or on a waterstone. Use a wood cutting board, and avoid glass, stone, and the dishwasher.
Does Knife Merchant offer free shipping?
Yes. Orders over $75 ship free within the continental United States. See our shipping policy for details.
