Even though these creative kitchen knives perform a serious task, it doesn't mean that their forms have to be ordinary. Knives are an essential culinary tool and these designs are proof that they can provide fun and function at the same time. Although its purpose stays the same, the shape of this ancient cooking tool has been reinvented time and time again.
These playful knife designs transform blades and handles into katanas, animal talons and other unusual shapes. Some of these novel knives are even made to look like the items that they are meant to cut, like loaves of bread or a strawberry fruit.
Although care should still be used when handling them, wielding one of these creative kitchen knives would definitely be fun.
47 Creative Kitchen Knives
From Handy Karate Chop Knives to Fruity Strawberry Slicers:
Laura McQuarrie — Oct 26, 2013 — Art & Design
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Ingredient-Examining Blades
The Smart Knife Analyzes and Calculates the Freshness of Your Food
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Ultra Light Pocket Knives
These Weapons Look Amazing and are Amongst the Lightest on the Market
44
Nesting Knife Sets
This Deglon Knife Set Features Blades That Rest Within Each Other
43
Multiple Access Knives
The 'M.A.K.-1' is a Handy Knife to Have in Any Situation
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Stylish Knife Designs
Logan Pearce's Stylish Knives are to Die For
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Magician Trick Knife Sets
The Magic Knife Box Stand by Mikko Senna Imitates a Classic Sword Trick
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Samurai Warrior Knives
The Samurai Kitchen Knife Set is Perfect for Fiercely Slicing and Dicing
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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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Army Knife Fruit Slicers
The Citrus Knife Colori is an Orange-Lover’s Dream
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All-In-One Kitchen Tools
Graeme Davies' Uni-Tool is Great for Saving Space
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Tool-Inspired Kitchen Utensils
Cut Through Tough Foods with the Hand Saw Cake Cutter
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Badass Black Blades
The Stelton Pure Black Knives Seem Made for Ninja Cooks
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Fruit-Shaped Food Dicers
The Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer Swiftly Cuts Snacks into Bite-Sized Bits
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Luxury Lumber Blades
Fusion Wooden Kitchen Knives Elegantly Blend Eastern and Western Cultures
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Side Insertion Knife Blocks
The Joseph Joseph Elevate Knives Carousel Set has a Rotating Base
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Movie-Inspired Pie Slicers
The Pitzo Pizza Cutter is Glides Through Foods Like Butter
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All-Wood Kitchen Knives
The Maple Set by The Federal Updates the Standard Knife
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Carved Cutting Utensils
Pearce Knives Are Crafted From Upcycled Vintage Products
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Alligator Jawbone Knives
The Fangblade by Stephan Alexandr Brings a Rugged Touch to Offices
27
Stuffed Sandwich Slicers
Panini Spatula Makes Cutting and Serving Grilled Sandwiches Fun and Easy
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Blade-Integrated Tins
The Easy Slicer Cuts Down on Necessary Implements For Cooking Ham
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Finger-Friendly Knife Shields
The Des de Coupe Prevents You From Dicing Your Digits for Dinner
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Spiral Sausage Slicers
The Cyclone Twist & Score Aids in Cooking Hotdogs Evenly
23
Black Ceramic Blades
Slice and Dice in the Kitchen with the Edge of Belgravia Knives
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3-in-1 Knives
The Dreamfarm Oni Knife Conveniently Slices, Spreads and Cuts
21
Pizza-Slicing Scissors
The Scizza Pizza Cutters Make Portioning Pizzas Easy
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Fruity Strawberry Slicers
Kuhn Rikon's Fruit Knife Looks Just Like a Strawberry
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Weaponized Food Utensils
Jeff Pinard's Battle-Ready Cutlery Concept are Fit for Klingons
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Crystallized Chef Knives
The Nesmuk Chef's Knife Will Keep You Cutting in Luxury
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Glow-in-the-Dark Blades
This Glow in the Dark Knife Kit is a Fun Twist to a Kitchen Must-Have
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Versatile Knife Blocks
The Hidden Knife Block from 'Wusthof' Fits Snugly in Your Kitchen Drawers
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Cut-Reducing Utensils
The Knife Glider Promotes Safe Cutting in the Kitchen
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Nesting Knives
'Meeting' Cutlery
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Tool-Inspired Cutlery
The Gio Tirotto 'No Pause' Utensils Makes Eating Fun
12
Convenient Conjointed Kitchen Blades
Deglon Meeting Knife Set Packs Chef Tools in One Spot
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Handcrafted Kitchen Cleavers
The Cut Brooklyn Knives Sport an Authentic Vintage Look
10
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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Miniature Race Car Slicers
The Pizza Racer is Double-Bladed and Can Cut Through Dough with Ease
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Baguette-Shaped Bread Knives
This MOMA Store's Bread Knife Looks Just Like a Toasty Baguette
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Sleek Slicer Sets
Onus Knife Blocks Hold Sophisticated Cutters for Making Gourmet Meals
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Sophisticated Pizza Utensils
The 'NyFork' Will Make Even Your Greasiest Meals Look Classy
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Vintage Quote-Toting Utensils
This Custom Hand Stamped Butter Knife Wants to ‘Spread the Lov
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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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Design-Conscious Butcher Blocks
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Glowing Modern Chopsticks
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Modernized Swiss Army Knives
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