Best Chef’s Knife: Lamson vs MÄNNKITCHEN Compared (Plus Santoku, Bread and Paring Knives)
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A good chef's knife does most of the work in a kitchen: chopping, slicing, dicing and mincing. Lamson makes its knives in Massachusetts; MÄNNKITCHEN uses US-made BD1N steel. They differ in steel, handles and price. Here's how their chef's knives compare, plus their santoku, bread and paring knives and a block set, with today's prices and codes.
Quick picks
| Best for… | Pick | Size | Price today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest-priced chef's knife |  Lamson 8" Vintage Chef's | hi-carbon, walnut | $94.99 $80.74 with our code |
| Classic German-steel chef's |  Lamson 8" Premier Forged | German steel | $169.99 $144.49 with our code |
| Big hands, hardest steel |  MÄNNKITCHEN MK9 | BD1N, up to 63 HRC | $199.00 $179.10 with our code |
| Vegetables and thin slices |  MÄNNKITCHEN 7" Santoku | 7 in | $129.99 $116.99 with our code |
| Crusty bread |  MÄNNKITCHEN 10" Bread Knife | 10 in | $99.99 $89.99 with our code |
| A full set |  Lamson 7-Piece Block Set | 7 pieces | $689.99 $586.49 with our code |
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Best chef's knives
Lamson 8" Vintage Chef's Knife
High-carbon steel with an ergonomic walnut handle, for slicing, dicing and chopping, with a lifetime warranty and complimentary sharpening. Rated 4.63 from 24 reviews on Lamson's website.
Lamson 8" Premier Forged Chef's Knife
Forged from German steel and finished by hand in Massachusetts, Lamson's everyday chef's knife. Rated 4.98 from 48 reviews on Lamson's website.
MÄNNKITCHEN MK9 Chef Knife
US-made BD1N nitrogen steel at up to 63 HRC for edge retention and corrosion resistance. The blade is longer and wider than a standard chef's knife for more knuckle clearance, and the triple-riveted G10 handle fits large hands. Rated 5 from 66 reviews on MÄNNKITCHEN's website.
Santoku, bread and paring knives
MÄNNKITCHEN 7 Inch Santoku MK71S
MÄNNKITCHEN's 7-inch santoku for push cuts and thin vegetable slices. Rated 5 from 20 reviews on MÄNNKITCHEN's website.
Lamson 7" Premier Forged Santoku Knife
Made in Massachusetts from German steel, with a Granton (hollow) edge so slices don't stick to the blade. Rated 5 from 25 reviews on Lamson's website.
MÄNNKITCHEN 10 Inch Bread Knife MK101B
A 10-inch serrated bread knife, long enough for big loaves. Rated 5 from 9 reviews on MÄNNKITCHEN's website.
Lamson 8" Premier Forged Bread Knife
A serrated German-steel bread knife with five handle designs to choose from, a lifetime warranty and Lamson's Sharp for Life service.
MÄNNKITCHEN Paring Knife MK41P
MÄNNKITCHEN's paring knife for peeling, trimming and small cuts. Rated 5 from 28 reviews on MÄNNKITCHEN's website.
Lamson 3.5" Premier Forged Paring Knife
A German-steel paring knife assembled in Massachusetts. Rated 4.95 from 38 reviews on Lamson's website.
Knife block set
Lamson 7-Piece Premier Forged Knife Block Set
Lamson's Premier Forged knives in a block, crafted to order in Massachusetts. Worth it if you want several knives at once; otherwise start with a chef's and a paring knife.
Ways to pay less on kitchen knives
FAQ
Lamson or MÄNNKITCHEN: which chef's knife is better?
They suit different cooks. Lamson's 8" Premier Forged Chef's Knife (German steel, finished by hand in Massachusetts) costs less; MÄNNKITCHEN's MK9 (US-made BD1N steel, up to 63 HRC) has harder steel, a longer, wider blade and a bigger handle.
What is the best chef's knife under $100?
Lamson's 8" Vintage Chef's Knife (high-carbon steel, walnut handle) is under $100, and less again with Lamson's 15% code.
What size chef's knife should I buy?
8 inches suits most cooks. Choose longer if you have large hands or cut a lot at once, shorter if you want more control in a small kitchen.
Chef's knife vs santoku: what's the difference?
A chef's knife has a curved edge for rocking cuts and mincing; a santoku has a flatter edge for push cuts and thin slices, often with a hollow edge so food doesn't stick.
Is a knife block set worth it?
Only if you want several knives at once. Most cooking needs a chef's knife, a paring knife and a bread knife.
Is there a Lamson or MÄNNKITCHEN coupon?
Lamson has 15% off sitewide; MÄNNKITCHEN has 10% off your first order and free US shipping over $40 until Nov 6. Tap Show code in the offers box.
Product details and US prices from Lamson's website and MÄNNKITCHEN's website, checked October 19, 2026. Ratings are the brands' own customer ratings where shown. Codes from the brands through our affiliate network and our Lamson and MÄNNKITCHEN store pages. Prices change; the final price is shown at checkout.
