The 23 best meat cutting knife brands

  • 23 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

Sunnecko, Cutco and Global lead our ranking of 23 meat cutting knife brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Meat Cutting Knife brands, ranked

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  1. 1

    Sunnecko

    Budget-friendly VG10 and Damascus-pattern knives, with carving and brisket blades suited to barbecue work.

    Top products: Slicing Carving Knifeยท Chef's Knife

    Popularity 10.0/10

  2. 2

    Cutco

    Blades of 440A stainless steel, made in Olean, New York, and sharpened in-house before they reach the customer.

    Popularity 8.5/10

  3. 3

    Global

    Japanese stainless steel knives with one-piece hollow handles, light in the hand and very sharp out of the box.

    Popularity 8.4/10

  4. 4

    Master

    Master supplies steel tool boxes and tool chests for workshops and job sites, with storage sized from compact boxes to large rolling chests. Cutting tools are also sold. Its storage pieces are built to hold heavy hand tools organized and protected.

    Popularity 8.3/10

  5. 5

    Cuisinart

    Cuisinart's knife block sets are a budget-friendly option that sits alongside its food processors and small appliances.

    Popularity 7.8/10

  6. 6

    Victorinox

    Fibrox nylon handles resist slipping when wet, and the blades are ground at a plant in Ibach, Switzerland.

    Popularity 7.5/10

  7. 7

    Maxam

    Hunting-style and utility knives in stamped steel, sold at modest prices for camping, butchering and kitchen use.

    Popularity 7.2/10

  8. 8

    Yoshihiro

    Carbon and stainless blades, hand-finished in Japan, with yanagiba and gyuto shapes popular with professionals.

    Popularity 7.2/10

  9. 9

    ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS

    Forged German knives with full-tang blades, with the Pro and Four Star ranges being widely available options.

    Popularity 7.1/10

  10. 10

    xituo

    Affordable Damascus-pattern kitchen knives with ergonomic handles and an edge that holds up well for home cooks.

    Popularity 6.6/10

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    Chicago Cutlery

    Widely sold in US supermarkets, these forged and stamped kitchen knives are a simple, reliable choice for home cooks.

    Popularity 6.2/10

  12. 12

    Pioneer Woman

    Walmart-sold cutlery and knife sets with bright, decorative handles, aimed at everyday kitchens rather than professionals.

    Popularity 5.4/10

  13. 13

    Cangshan

    Cangshan's TS series uses X50CrMoV15 German steel, with full-tang blades and riveted handles for heavy carving.

    Top products: Barbecue Knife Set

    Popularity 5.4/10

  14. 14

    Gibson

    Gibson makes electric guitars with flame maple tops and bound bodies. Its Les Paul line includes Standard, Studio and Custom models, alongside SG and ES guitars. Gibson-branded puzzles and other items are sold alongside its instruments.

    Popularity 5.2/10

  15. 15

    TUO

    Mid-priced Japanese-style kitchen knives in VG10 and high-carbon steel, many with ergonomic handles.

    Popularity 5.0/10

  16. 16

    Kai

    Layered Damascus-style blades from the Shun range, with pakkawood handles and a premium price point.

    Popularity 4.8/10

  17. 17

    Imarku

    Chef and santoku blades in German steel, often with a wide, long profile for big prep jobs.

    Popularity 4.5/10

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    Arcos

    Spanish knives with polyamide handles and Nitrum stainless steel, at mid-range prices.

    Popularity 4.3/10

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    Rada Cutlery

    Hudson, New York workshop turns out aluminum-handled knives with blades cut from one sheet of steel, rivets holding the handles.

    Popularity 4.0/10

  20. 20

    XINZUO

    Chinese-made VG10 knives with hammered blade finishes and G10 or wood handles, aimed at home cooks.

    Popularity 3.7/10

  21. 21

    Ergo Chef

    Ergonomic kitchen knives and gadgets with sturdy, dependable materials, sold at affordable prices.

    Popularity 3.4/10

  22. 22

    Laguiole

    Laguiole cutlery is a French silverware brand based on the historic Laguiole design. The trademark became well-known in 1829 when its mayor, Jean-Louis Domecq, sought a method to create jobs and promote his hamlet following the collapse of its local...

    Popularity 3.4/10

  23. 23

    Hamilton Beach

    Hamilton Beach can help you get the dream kitchen you have always wanted. Technology has made a lot of advancements, and the art of cooking has evolved a lot since the traditional period of cooking. There are a variety of...

    Popularity 3.0/10