Kitchen & Steak Knife Pricing
Current market data for 159,076 kitchen and steak knife listings.
What you'll usually pay
👉 In short easy summary
Value is currently found in Paring & Peeling Knives (-13%) and Ceramic materials (-22%). Conversely, high-end brands like Shun (+230%) and WÜSTHOF (+98%) are seeing significant price increases.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by type
Why? Prices range from Paring & Peeling Knives at 26 to Santoku Knives at 38.85.
Price by brand
Why? Market value varies from Chicago Cutlery at 23.09 to Shun at 98.95.
Price by blade length
Why? Median prices scale with size, from 4 in at 25.49 to 9 in at 35.
Price by material
Why? Ceramic is the lowest median at 23.31, while Carbon Steel is the highest at 35.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a professional Chef's Knife?
The median price for a Chef's Knife is 38.
Which brand currently holds the highest median price?
Shun has the highest median price at 98.95.
How does the price of stainless steel knives compare to ceramic?
Stainless Steel knives have a median price of 34.3, while Ceramic knives are lower at 23.31.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $10–$131, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 23, 2026.