New West KnifeWorks Knives Are 20 Percent off Right Now (2025)
Like a house cook, I spent most of my life using cheap, dull knives. It wasn’t until I started testing chef’s knives earlier this year that I realized how important it is to invest a little in the tool you’ll likely use every day for years (or even decades if you keep up with the maintenance).
I didn’t realize that using a cheap, very dull knife as my daily driver slowed down my cooking process, made less efficient cuts, and even put me at risk of injury because the blade was dull and required me to apply more pressure (which made things more dangerous). I believe in investing in A Good-Ass Knife.
Plus, they make wonderful gifts. Every kitchen (and home chef) needs a sturdy chef’s knife to slice, dice, and chop ingredients with speed and precision. Most people get knife sets (which I think are baloney, BTW) for wedding gifts, then neglect proper maintenance, causing the knives to quickly dull and degrade.
Chances are, the person you’re shopping for this holiday season (even if it’s yourself!) needs a better knife for their kitchen. I am absolutely obsessed with these beautiful American made chef’s knives from New West KnifeWorks. Each is a practical and elegant gift, sophisticated but outside the usual norms, like a cashmere sweater or a gift card. And they’re getting 20% off for Black Friday (until December 2).
Do you want a wider range of offers? Check out our roundup of the best Black Friday deals and our Black Friday live blog to find more great deals this sales weekend.
Photography: Molly Higgins
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5 inch chopper
Typically, a chef’s knife has a very sharp end and a curved, angled edge designed to work with a natural swinging motion to allow for rapid chopping that also allows for finer cuts. I have a small hand, so I love this smaller chopping knife option for quick tasks that require finer chopping, like a mirepoix or herbs.
The blade of this 5-inch USA-made chopper is made from particle metallurgical steel, a popular choice for chefs because it stays sharp, holds an edge well, resists staining, and is generally very durable. The blade is seamlessly integrated into the handle for added balance, and the handle is made of a nearly indestructible aerospace-grade fiberglass-epoxy composite material available in several stylish colors (so you can personalize it for the person you’re gifting it to). Plus, it comes with a beautiful leather case for safer storage.
Photography: Molly Higgins
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Joy Bauer 6-inch Chef’s Knife
Similar to my pick above, this New West KnifeWorks luxury knife is absolutely stunning, with a bold red and white handle and accompanying embossed leather sheath. (Again, who wouldn’t love this as a gift?!) It’s perfect for the hobbyist or home chef. Created in collaboration with nutritionist and television personality Joy Bauer, this 6-inch Santoku knife has a downward-facing blade and sturdy top slope, and is made from American-made 440C stainless steel. Unlike the other choice above, which is a traditional German chef’s knife style, this one has a straighter edge used for precision. With this Japanese Santoku-style knife, you will cut directly using the entire blade at once, or just the pointed tip for precise, fine cuts.
