You can’t be the all-star you’re destined to be in the kitchen without a good set of kitchen knives.
Cooking is an enjoyed pastime for some people and a therapeutic getaway for others. However, you can’t get much done without your handy knives to slice and dice all your tasty ingredients. Kitchen knives don’t have to be standard, they don’t even have to be all metal. These kitchen knives add a little quirky behavior to your culinary heaven with kitchen knives shaped like gruesome sea predators or knives equipped with mulch-functioning capabilities so you never have to stray far for your other utensils again.
These knives are the perfect utensils for any culinary wiz or five-star chef.
18 Nontraditional Kitchen Knives
From All Wood Kitchen Cutters to Uniquely-Safe Utensils:
Malika Renee Butss — Jan 28, 2014 — Art & Design

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Nesting Knife Sets
This Deglon Knife Set Features Blades That Rest Within Each Other

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Handy Karate Chop Knives
Gama Go's Karate Chopper Knife is for Black Belts in the Kitchen

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Badass Black Blades
The Stelton Pure Black Knives Seem Made for Ninja Cooks
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Luxury Lumber Blades
Fusion Wooden Kitchen Knives Elegantly Blend Eastern and Western Cultures
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All-Wood Kitchen Knives
The Maple Set by The Federal Updates the Standard Knife
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Black Ceramic Blades
Slice and Dice in the Kitchen with the Edge of Belgravia Knives
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Sea Predator Utensils
Raul Chavez's Shark Attack Cutlery Set Makes Food Time Fun
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3-in-1 Knives
The Dreamfarm Oni Knife Conveniently Slices, Spreads and Cuts
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Hammered Cutting Tools
The Midori Hamono Knives Focuses on Form and Function
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Nesting Knives
'Meeting' Cutlery
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Spicy Steak Knives
Cutting Edge Designs by Carlo Contin
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Mountain Range Kitchen Blades
Panorama Knife Finds the Cutting Edge in Picturesque Sights
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Baguette-Shaped Bread Knives
This MOMA Store's Bread Knife Looks Just Like a Toasty Baguette
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Technicolor Culinary Cutters
Taylor's Coloured Kitchen Knife Block is Vibrantly Razor Sharp
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Cutting Edge Hybrids
The Wusthof Classic Nakiri Knife Slices and Dices Like No Other
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Gruesome Holiday Knives
Serve Up Spooky Halloween Appetizers with These Eyeball Spreaders
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Sweet Chef's Knives
The Kyocera Kyotop Damascus Pakka Chef's Knife is Cutting-Edge
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Minimalist EDC Dagger Designs
The Copper Sheath Dagger from the Koss Workshop is Ultra-Chic
Tactical Titanium-Coated Pocket Knives
The Tekto A2 Badger is Quick to Deploy and Use
Kukri-Style Blade Pocket Knives
The Sandstorm 2.0 Pocket Knife by Maxace is Hefty and Durable
Rugged Construction EDC Knives
The Benchmade 593BK PSK is Made with CPM-MagnaCut Steel
Poshly Designed Pocket Knives
The WESN x P&Co Slipjoint Microblade Knife is Stubby Yet Chic
Multi-Functional EDC Tool Pens
The Mantis Pen by 3 Peters is an Excellent On-the-Go Companion
Adaptable EDC Axe Accessories
The CRKT Provoke X is Built with Versatility in Mind
One-Handed Everyday Knives
Outdoor Edge Introduces the Razor VX Advanced Carry Knives Line
Metallic Retro-Inspired Mutlitools
The Leatherman Rebar Multitool Has 17 Tools in Total
Folding Pocket Knives
The OKNIFE XEN-OAL is Ultra-Light and Portable
Advanced Portable Camping Kitchens
Wildland and Cinch Have Partnered to Create the Kitchen Cruiser
Powerful Blender Designs
KitchenAid Has Unveiled Its New Pure Power Blender
Ambidextrous Folding Knives
The Benchmade PSK is an Efficient Tool for Outdoor Adventures
Camping-Friendly Compact Tools
The Victorinox Pocketknives Offer the Ultimate Adventure Essential
High-End Material EDC Accessories
The WESN Founder's Line Has Five Ultra-Limited Options
Micro Keychain EDC Tools
The Man of Gear 'tinyBLADE' is the World's Smallest Tactical Knife
Versatile EDC Portable Knives
EDC Monster Unveils the New Phamtom 2.0 Knife for Daily Use
Dynamic Movement Pocket Knives
The Craighill Sidewinder Knife Features a Mechanical Hilt
Ultra-Lightweight Folding Knives
Ken Onion Designs the Stealthy OKNIFE XEN-OAL
EDC Keychain Utility Knives
The 'Kiwi' Titanium Keychain Utility Knife is Lightweight Yet Durable
Personalization-Focused Multitools
The 'ZEN' Customizable Modular Multitool Can Be Interchanged
Artisan Customized Knives
Architect Knives Lets Consumers Build Their Knife, Their Way
Reclaimed Plastic Pocket Knives
The Allday Goods x Outsiders Store Knife is Japanese-Inspired
Miniature Multi-Functional Tools
The CRKT K.E.R.T. is a Small EDC Ready for Any Task
Magnetic D2C Knife Blocks
Misen Modular Knife Storage Can Be Scaled Up or Down
Elegant EDC Knife Designs
The Benchmade 82 Laro Has a CPM MagnaCut Blade
Magnetic Titanium Utensil Accessories
The 'EATi Mag' Multifunctional Utensil Has 10 Functions
Aesthetic Home Collections
The Ilan Collection Marries Everyday Utility with Timeless Design
Tech-Equipped Kitchen Sinks
The Boleon Luxury Kitchen Sink Elevates Capabilities
Collectible EDC Christmas Ornaments
The James Brand Throwflake Has Six Sharp Blades
Irish Butter-Branded Knives
The Kerrygold x Allday Goods Butter Knife is Limited to 50 Examples
Versatile Camp Cooking Sets
Gerber Gear Debuts New ComplEAT Camp Cookware Collection
Durable High-Performance Knives
Experience Precision in Every Slice with Victorinox Knives
Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks
Nendo x Nissin The Fork Supports Easy Eating of Instant Noodles
Metallic Japanese Cutting Boards
The 'SIKI' Titanium Cutting Board Measures in at Just 1mm
Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances
The Hybrid Kitchen Aid by Rishikesh Sonawane is Intuitive
Compact Titanium Pocket Knives
TiGo Introduces the NanoMax with a Ruthlessly Efficient Design
Upgraded Folding Knives
Tekto Introduces a New Material Updates to its Signature Knives
Eight-in-One Kitchen Gadgets
The 'KitchyHub' Chops Ingredients, Holds Knives and More
Cast Iron Cookware Designs
Smithey Recently Introduced the No. 12 Dual Handle Skillet
Artfully Functional Home Accessories
Ilan Rubin Introduces the New ilan Collection of Decor
Self-Heated Kitchen Utensils
The 'MeltBuddy' Ice Cream Scoop and Knife make Preparation Easy
Outdoor-Inspired Kitchen Mixers
KitchenAid Presents an Evergreen Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
Macaroni-Inspired Tonal Dinnerware
Kraft Heinz Canada Creates the Kraft Dinnerware Collection
Macaroni-Colored Kitchenware
KD's KRAFT Dinnerware Collection Sports a Cheesy Golden Hue
Contemporary Eco-Friendly Pet Accessories
Biting Edge Unveils Elevated Modern Pet Accessories
Modular Multi-Blade EDC Tools
The Ti-Ally Kit Has a 12-in-One Design
Ultralight Customizable Pocket Knives
Deejo Pocket Knives Come in a Variety of Different Options
Kitchenware Christmas Crackers
Fortnum's 1707 Crackers are Filled with Miniature Kitchen Utensils
Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits
The ZOKU Pocket Utensil Set is Made with Stainless Steel
Multi-Color Kitchen Tongs
Staff Launches a Pair of Whimsical Tongs That Will Elevate the Kitchen
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Vibrantly Dynamic Wooden Appliances
Ettore Sottssass Designs More to the Twergi Collection
Pink-Forward Practical Kitchen Tools
Kitchen Mama Has Expanded Its Product Line
Premium Knife Holder Launches
Cutluxe Launches Sleek Magnetic Knife Holder for Modern Kitchens
Charming Full-Rang Neat Knives
HARNDS Presents the Compact HK2024 Eggplant Knife
Home-Compostable Cutlery
This LifeMade Cutlery Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic
Modern-Tinged Classic Cookware
Staub Joins Buster + Punch on a New Collection of Cookware
EDC Foldable Pocket Knives
The Quadrant Knife by Gerber has a Steel Tactical Blade
Modern Pet-Friendly Kitchenware Ranges
Petco Recently Launches the Reddy Kitchen Line
Reinventive Modern Kitchen Sinks
Boelon Designs the Luxury Kitchen Sink with Contemporary Elements
Premium Canadian Cookware
The Kilne Cookware Set Features Nine Kitchen Essentials
Minimal Sustainable Pet Designs
Biting Edge Creates Beautiful Designs for Pets and Owners
Compact-Focused Kitchen Collections
Cuisinart Has Launched Its New Soho Collection
Titanium EDC Knives
The MIH BladeNex is Designed to be Compact and Safe to Carry
Rustic EDC Tool Wallets
The Galen Leather Co. EDC Wallet Holds Knives, Flashlights and More
Sustainable Cast-Iron Skillets
Hornbeam Skillets are Made with 95% Recycled Metal
Titanium Tactical Pocket Knives
TrekGear Designs the Serpblade with an Ultralight Build
Bat-Shaped Wine Openers
OTOTO Boasts an Ultra Playful Two-in-One Wine and Beer Opener
Football-Inspired Kitchen Essentials
The NFL x Hedley & Bennett Collection Features Special Aprons
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Graphic Novel-Honoring Pocket Knives
WESN The Cell Shaded Allman is Made-to-Order
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives
Grovemade Presents a New Task Knife with Improvements
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Caraway’s New Kitchen Gadgets Set Made With 100% Stainless Steel
Traditionally Inspired Japanese Cookware
The Chikusen Donabe Pot is Crafted Out of Petalite
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Box Clever Presents the Caraway Kitchen Gadget Set
Versatile Kitchen Multi-Tools
GripFlip Aims to Streamline the Cooking Process Through Design
Squid-Shaped Noodle Forks
Cup Noodle is Selling a New Squid Fork Alongside Its Instant Ramen
Biodegradable Restaurant Cutlery
'Koovee' Developed Temperature-Resistant and Eco-Friendly Cutlery
EDC Knife Display Boxes
The Armada Knife Display Puts Nine in the Spotlight with Storage for More
Recycled Utensil Street Gyms
Gymshark x Steel Warriors Made Outdoor Gyms with Melted-Down Knives
Stylish Kitchen Gadget Lines
Microplane Has Introduced the Slick and Functional Savor Series
Multifunctional Outdoor Grill Ranges
Cuisinart Outdoors Unveiled Two New Grills for 2025
Flavor Maintenance Kitchen Knives
The Deluxe Oishii Knife from studio a is Made in Japan
Comprehensive Modern Kitchen Collections
Pampered Chef Has Introduced Its Spring 2025 Collection
Premium Culinary Kitchen Series
Signature Kitchen Suite Presents its Transitional Series
Elegant Snack Platter Sets
DBO Home's Hors D'oeuvres Set Includes Serving Trays, Knives and More
Mini Kitchen Solutions
Caraway Launches Mini Bakeware & Mini Food Storage Sets
Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets
militello design and One Object Design Studio Designs Lollo
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
High-Performance Cutting Boards
The STEELPORT SteelCore™ Cutting Board is Dual-Surface
Multifunctional Sleek Camping Tools
Subin Kim Designs the Camfy Tools for the Outdoors
Vampire-Inspired Kitchen Tools
OTOTO Boasts the Cheeky Gracula Garlic Crusher
Tactical EDC Rustic Knives
The Mossy Oak Mini Knife Boasts an All-Metal Design Structure
Modern Culinary Essentials
Material Kitchen Offers a Range of In-House Designed Kitchenware
Precise Artfully Intricate Knives
Beijing Wang Mazi Technology Designs the Yin Mo Star Kui Knives
Utilitarian Adventurer Cooking Pans
The YETI Cast Iron Skillet Collection Has Three Sizes
Dedicated Kitchen E-Commerce Platform
ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Debuts the HENCKELS Marketplace
Digital-First Kitchen Collections
So Yummy by bella Products Come with Access to 100+ Recipes
Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards
The Epicurean BBQ Board Helps You Master the Grill
Versatile Modern Rolling Pins
The GIR Rolling Pin is a Versatile Tool for the Modern Kitchen
High-Quality Kitchen Tools
Microplane Debuts a New Version of Its Professional Series Grater
Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons
OTOTO's Spoon Combines Functionality with Whimsical Design
Japanese Heritage-Honoring Graters
Tsuboe Designs the Artful Heritage Sakura Petal Grater
Dependable Rustic Camping Utensils
The Opinel Grilling Set Has a Multipurpose Form
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Knife-Sanitizing Storage Blocks
The Messermeister Next Level Magnetic Knife Block Has UV LEDs
Dual-Compartment Multicookers
The Crock-Pot MultiMeal Multicooker Makes Two Dishes at Once
Hourglass-Shaped Kitchen Containers
Vladimir Fer Designs the Grains of Time Storage Container
Compostable Cutlery Dispensers
The Touch-Free Pressed Fiber Cutlery Dispenser is Hygienic
Thrilling Tactical Folding Knives
Tekto Introduces the F2 Bravo Tactical Folding Knife
Space-Saving Cookwear
All Clad's Stackable Cookwear Will Save Unorganized Drawers
Modern Geometric Artful Grinders
applicata Presents the TWIST Collection of Grinders
Sleek Tactical Foldable Knives
The Tekto F2 Bravo Technical Folding Knife is a Statement Design
Nostalgic Baking Tool Ranges
Ann Clark Expands Its Product Line with 20 New Offerings
Electric Travel Kitchens
Rivian's New Electric Kitchen Can Be Folded for Convenience
Pivot Mechanism Sliding Knives
Midgards Messer Designs the Sliding Knife in a Compact Form
Deployed Tactical Pocket Knives
Vosteed Introduces a Look at the Compact Ankylo Knife
Two-Way Cutter Scissors
Kokuyo Designs the Multifunctional Hakoake Portable Scissors
Compact Cutlery Dispensers
The Dixie Ultra SmartStock Mini Tri-Tower Cutlery Station is Touchless
Durable Bio-Inert Skillets
The Linco Titanium Skillet is Virtually Indestructible
Compact Farmhouse Skillets
Smithey Recently Introduced the Little Farmhouse Skillet
Versatile Ergonomic Knives
The Cutluxe Knife Collection Features German Steel Blades
Kitschy Private Label Kitchenwares
These New LIDL Kitchenwares Come in Many Affordable Options
Affordable Kitchen Outlet Stores
Kuhn Rikon Expands Its Presence in the United States
Forged Handle Tactical Knives
Teekto Presents the New A3 Delta Knife with a Durable Handle
Precise Ergonomic Knife Capsules
CutLuxe Introduces Three New Knives for the Holiday Season
Artisan-Made Chef Knives
CutLuxe Presents Its 8" Chef Knife from the Artisan Series
Chef-Inspired Kitchen Lines
Crate & Barrel Teams Up with Gaby Dalkin for a New Hosting Capsule
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Smart Recipe Managers
Julienne Helps Users Import, Save, and Discover Recipes Effortlessly
Tactical EDC Modern Knives
The CIVIVI Yonder Knife by Zac Whitmore Boasts a Classic Look
Portable Miniature Pocket Knives
The CUTTIX Pocket Knife is About the Size of Half a Thumb
Multifunctional EDC Tactical Knives
Tekto Shines a Spotlight on the A7 Zastava Knife
Squid-Shaped Noodle Forks
Nissin Presents the Ika Fork in Japan Shaped Like the Animal
Swappable Finish Pocket Knives
The KAMETA EDC Knife from PICHI DESIGN is Highly Customizable
Durably Designed Box Cutters
The 'X-Cutter' Multifunctional Box Opener Replaces 99 Utility Knives
Novelty Kitchen-Themed Emojis
Users Can Browse and Copy Kitchen Emojis for Social Media Content
Affordable Professional Grade Knives
CutLuxe Offers a Lineup of Artisan-Crafted Knives