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Eater
10-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
Prime Day Is the Time to Score the Best Deals on Really Nice Knives
is a deals writer at Eater and she has spent almost two decades writing about culture. On a recent trip to the farmer's market, I crossed off something from my to-do list that I had been putting off for literal years: I finally got my knives sharpened. The difference of having a like-new knife for all my cook prep was immediate, with my freshly purchased tomatoes getting the first taste of the sharpened blade. The slice through that plump fruit was so deliciously smooth, scratching an itch in my brain that felt amazing. There really is something so satisfying about the feel of using a super-sharp knife. Chopping up onions, filleting fish, or even just cutting a cold burrito in half to reheat feels like wielding a Hattori Hanzō sword when you're wielding an exceptionally high-quality knife, crafted with care and high-end materials. But, to my bank account's great frustration, fancy knives that will last you for years are typically… not cheap. It's only when there's, say, a massive week-long sale at the world's largest online retailer [cough Amazon Prime Day cough] that you can get your hands on a remarkably well-made blade at a deeply discounted price. It's too bad that's not happe— oh wait! Wait, what's that? Right, it's Amazon Prime Day, and so many gorgeous fancy knives are marked down, some up to 72% off? Aren't we lucky! From a high-carbon stainless steel chef's knife from a centuries-old German brand to handcrafted Japanese blades influenced by zen philosophy, I've combed through hundreds of deals to find the Eater favorites and very best deals on really nice knives this Prime Day. These are the Prime Day knive deals that are a cut above the rest. Hedley & Bennett's handsome chef knife Known for its cool, workwear-style aprons that have a flair of The Bear, Hedley & Bennett has ventured into the knife game with its three-layer, 8-inch knives built with premium AUS10 Japanese steel. Made with cool home chefs in mind, the knife is sturdy and practical, staying light in your hands as you julienne bell peppers like a pro. And because Hedley & Bennett is a brand that always focuses on design, this knife is also just as enjoyable to look at, with Technicolor handles in rich shades. Right now, they're 20% off for Prime Day. Miyabi's 8-inch Japanese blade (that's one our top recommended knives) Cookware expert and Eater contributor Stephanie Ganz named this her best all-around chef knife earlier this year, writing, 'It's impeccably balanced, light enough to use for the long haul but also reassuringly substantial in my hands.' While it's usually a big spend at around $200, the Miyabi Koh Chef's Knife is discounted at a rarely seen low price of $117. That's a 43% markdown. Still an investment, but this is a forever knife thanks to its versatility and thin, ice-hardened Japanese-style blade that cuts like a dream. I just want to chop, chop, chop with this thing every day. Zwilling's J.A. Henckels Twin Signature Chinese chef knife is a versatile santoku-style pick The Zwilling deals are sharp this Prime Day; the brand's German-made, stainless steel knives are excellently crafted, with the makers rocking in the knife-making game since 1731. You learn a thing or two when you've been forging blades for almost 300 years! And its Twin Signature Chinese Chef Knife is no different, boasting a full tang blade that runs all the way to its ergonomic handle, giving it a comfortable balance in hand. It's a solid, multi-use santoku knife, well worth the $91 sale price. That's a 23% discount — a good deal any way you slice it. Shun's Kanso set is the perfect 'I have nice knives' starter pack Ready to take your home cooking a little more seriously? This set of top-quality Shun knives is a steal on steel (sorry) and includes a 7-inch hollow ground santoku knife, 7-inch Asian utility knife, and 5-inch boning knife. Handcrafted in Japan, these knives from the company's Kanso series are designed with the Zen philosophy of simplicity in mind, constructed with Tagayasan wood handles, which is known as 'iron sword wood.' For a little extra oomph, the handle's end also functions as a bottle opener and hanging hook, showing how much can be done even with a simple design in mind. Would love to crack open a High Life with one of these beauties while chiffonading the hell out of some basil. Score a two-piece Wüsthof set for under $130 Wüsthof knives have been kitchen stalwarts for centuries thanks to their high-carbon stainless steel craftsmanship made with Precision Edge Technology (lovingly known as PEtec), which forges blades that are 20% sharper than competitors. Imagine what that could do to a zucchini! (Or your fingertips, so please be careful and get a chainmail glove.) The family-owned company was founded in Solingen, Germany, known as the City of Blades, so you know they don't play about their knives. This 2-piece set includes a 6-inch chef's knife and a 3.5-inch pairing knife and is discounted 43%. Wüsthof 2-piece chef's knife set $ 129 $ 225 43 % off $ 129 Wüsthof is like the Mercedes-Benz of knife-makers, and this set from the heritage German brand will equip you with a 6-inch chef's knife and a 3.5-inch chef's knife that will really pull their weight on your cutting board. Read More $129 at Amazon Need dinner-party-worthy steak knives? This high-quality Zwilling set is 72% off You can technically live without steak knives, but once you own a decent set, you'll never again struggle to slice a chicken breast or ribeye with your dull, dishwasher-blunted table knives. This Zwilling set isn't just sleek, arriving in a handsome wooden box, but each knife is designed with an ergonomic handle and 4-inch serrated blade that's engineered to remain razor-sharp even with low-maintenance care. Make sure you warn your cutting board; your slicing is about to get serious thanks to these primo Prime Day sales knives. Check out more of the best Prime Day deals here.
Eater
08-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
The Best Non-Amazon Sales for Prime Day (and There Are Many)
is the commerce writer at Eater, and an award-winning writer with bylines in GQ, VICE, The Daily Beast, and other publications. A curious home cook with a deep love of Polish cabbage rolls, her devotion to food service journalism knows no bounds. Below, we have whipped up a guide to all of the sales happening in-tandem with Amazon Prime Day, from big name brands such as KitchenAid to niche designer tableware items. We'll start off with a quickie cheat sheet list, and then dive into what we consider the crème fraîche of the crop. At a glance: Save $175 on this huge Le Creuset Dutch oven As Stephanie Ganz writes in this Eater article about the best Dutch ovens, 'Le Creuset makes the gold standard of Dutch ovens. I'm still using the one I borrowed from my parents' kitchen 20 years ago, after who knows how many years of it being used to make our family's beef stroganoff and day-long Bolognese.' This trio of Zwilling shears is 50% off Sur La Table has kitchen deals galore on all kinds of cookware and tools, including these micro-serrated kitchen shears whose handles also function as a bottle cap opener. Zwilling 3-Piece Shears Set $ 35 $ 65 46 % off $ 35 Kitchen shears are like Sharpies or hair ties — it's good to have a few floating around various drawers for in-the-moment needs. Zwilling makes a trio of shears with micro-serrated edges, and handles so strong they can purportedly double as bottle openers, and right now, they're 47% off. Read More $35 at Sur La Table Gift the knife nerd in your life this kumo set (while it's $166 off) Italic sure has delivered on this handsome set of nakiri, gyuto, bread, and petty knives for the passionate home cook, which are known as kumo knives because of their cloud-like patterns on the durable, Damascus stainless steel blades. Right now, there are big savings on Italic goods on the brand's site as well as over at Nordstrom. This embedded content failed to load. A few of the best non-Amazon deals on countertop kitchen appliances This pistachio-colored food processor It's easy to sprint to the stand mixers on sale at KitchenAid during Prime Day, but there are other countertop appliances from the beloved brand that are worthy of your precious counter space. This pistachio-colored mixer, for example, is delightful to look at and a breeze to assemble, and let's not forget that food processors are an under-appreciated addition to your kitchen arsenal. Vitamix, aka the Bentley of blenders, is on sale Ah, Vitamix — the blender brand's stellar reputation truly precedes it. Pulverize your heart out with this clout-worthy blender, which earned its reputation through intuitive controls (who doesn't love a 10-dial system?) and double high-powered motors. This workhorse Japanese rice cooker is over $50 off Zojirushi rice cookers are just so reliable and truly idiot-proof (I can attest to this, as someone who historically frequently makes rice on the stove with just a little too much water) that they're the reigning rice-cooker pick of our discerning Eater editors. This 3-cup model is perfect for a smaller apartment or one- to three-person household. More great non-Amazon deals we spotted These placemats inspired by 80s pixel art American artist and graphic designer Susan Kare was a pioneer in the field of computer design, and contributed to some of the first-ever interface elements and typefaces for Apple Macintosh computers in the 1980s. She also brought them to life in the form of these placemats, which make for a pretty sweet conversation piece under your spaghetti. Unbreakable glassware for pool parties Make your lake picnics, pool parties, and beach days run that much smoother by virtually eliminating the possibility of broken glasses. Your friends (and their toddlers) will thank you. We like this cobalt blue set that's almost 20% off at Wayfair right now. Who needs a personality when you have this teapot? Coming Soon is one of Manhattan's must-stop tchotchke shops, and it's having its big summer sale on all kinds of designer home and kitchen goods, including but not limited to this mushroom-shaped teapot. (Although, please don't consume real amanita muscaria.) Roquefort the night away with this cheesy puzz These food-themed puzzles by Areaware are designed to be completed in about 20 minutes, which makes them extra handy as a restaurant or picnic activity to keep on-hand when traveling with kids. These Eater staff-loved stackable glasses Not a season goes by that an Eater staffer won't mention their love of Crate & Barrel's Bodega glasses, myself included; they're lightweight, stackable, and great for everything from juices to wine. A kitchen TV just makes everything cozy Wouldn't you rather perfect your beef bourguignon while The Taste of Things sets the mood on your kitchen counter? This 32-inch screen is big enough for my not-that-great eyesight to catch every detail of Juliette Binoche's copper cookware in the French film, but not so large that it would feel out of place in the kitchen. Happy shopping! Check out more of Eater's Prime Day coverage here.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
This $3.99 Target Find Is My Family's New Favorite—It's So Good
Like many families with kids, mine consumes a lot of mac and cheese. It's one of those pantry staples that always saves the day when schedules are packed and hunger strikes fast. Since I didn't grow up with boxed mac and cheese (the quick-fix meal of my childhood was frozen dumplings), I didn't have an affinity or nostalgia for a specific brand. So over the years, I've tried many different flavors and styles, from the iconic blue-boxed Kraft to the house brands at my favorite grocery stores. For the longest time, Annie's was my household's default boxed mac. That is, until we discovered Goodles. Fellow Simply Recipes contributor Stephanie Ganz has already shared how much her family loves Goodles mac and cheese, and I couldn't agree more. Last year, Goodles launched a new "deluxe" version that takes things to the next level. It's become my family's new favorite and, at just $3.99, it's an affordable and delicious $3.99 for one 9-ounce box at Target Why I Love It: It's even more convenient than the powdered cheese version, and it comes in a larger size, which means one box can feed my family of three with enough leftovers for my son's lunchbox the next convenience of Goodles squeezy cheese mac is unbeatable—yes, even more so than the original. Unlike the powdered version, which requires milk (and butter if you want it extra rich), the deluxe version comes with a ready-to-use packet of cheese sauce. All you have to do is cook the pasta, squeeze in the sauce, and stir, making an already fast meal even faster. Another huge plus is the generous serving size. The deluxe box contains nine ounces of mac and cheese, compared to the usual six ounces of Goodles' powdered mac and cheese. For our family of three, that means there's always enough left over for filling my son's lunchbox the next day. Then there's the texture and taste. Goodles squeezy cheese mac is noticeably creamier than the powdered version, which further enhances the cheese flavor. It has a smooth, velvety consistency that makes it more indulgent and rich. My son loves it, of course, and so do the adults at the table. The only downside of the newer line is that there are currently only two options to choose from. Whereas the original macs come in several shapes and flavors, including ones with gluten-free noodles, the squeezy cheese version is only available in "Ched Over Heels" (a mild cheddar sauce over shells) and "Shell We Dance" (an aged white cheddar sauce over shells). I'm watching for new flavors, but until then, you'll find me dropping boxes of both flavors of the new Goodles Mac and Cheese With Liquid Sauce into my grocery cart. To learn more about our approach to product recommendations, see HERE. Read the original article on SIMPLYRECIPES
