TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE KNIVES IN THE WORLD

Top 10 Most Expensive Knives in the World

Having an exceptional knife in your kitchen is no longer essential these days. 

The knives we are going to present to you are not used for everyday needs but rather created a piece of art, a luxury item that should belong in someone's collection and probably not in their kitchen. Whether they are simple pocket knives, kitchen knives or even knives from another century, these are high-end pieces that deserve a place among the most expensive knives in the world!

But before that, if you're looking for some nice knives that you can actually use and buy, check out a sample of our collection :

10. Yoshihiro Mizuyaki Honyaki – Price: $5,300

Here's the only thing you need to know about this knife: it's a unique piece of art.

As a premium Honyaki steel slicing sujihiki knife, you can only imagine how incredibly sharp it is, having a thin blade ideal for cutting boneless fish into sashimi with one long, uninterrupted stroke.

Made in Japan by one of Yoshihiro 's master knife makers in Sakai, the case is decorated with the image of a phoenix using the Fuki Urushi method, a traditional lacquering technique.

9. Lancet Ouroboros Knife – Price: $5,500

Another superb knife from William Henry made with wonderful detail and with a beautiful hand engraved handle with 24 carat gold and copper inlays.

The blade is hand forged and features a one-handed button system.

As soon as you hold it, you will notice the comfortable ergonomics it exudes and the elegant engraving representing the detailed image of a dragon .

The pocket knife is simply a work of art in every way from the beautifully hand forged metals that are William Henry's trademark to the incredibly decorated blade also featuring his company initials.

The Lancet Ouroboros comes with a leather carrying case and a beautiful wooden presentation box.

8. Nenohi Honyaki Dentokougeishi Sakimaru Takobiki with Corian Handle – Price: $6,980

This is one of our favorites: one of those traditional Japanese knives made by master swordsmith Yoshikazu Ikeda who forges honyaki blades.

The knife 's sheath is also decorated with images of cherry blossoms. The Wajima method is used to strengthen the material and make it last longer. This is a perfectly sharp knife that should be in every kitchen.

7. Black Panther Knife – Price: $7,700

This is a decorative hunter's knife originally priced at $8,150 and can be found in luxury gift shops online. The blade is made of Damascus steel and decorated with the image of a panther's head. The handle is made of walnut and has a sterling silver panther head decorated with gemstones on top.

The sheath the blade is placed in is handmade from walnut and sterling silver and it is also gold .

Parts of the blade are also gold plated and the silver details are needle engraved with an original ornament. This is an exceptional hunting knife that could easily serve as a sumptuous gift for a friend.

6. Gentak Makara Knife – Price: $12,500

The Gentak Makara features a stunning hand engraved handle with 24k gold inlays. The blade is hand forged 'Hornets Nest' Damascus and features a one-handed locking system with a push button. This is the kind of knife you would proudly keep in your collection. The Makara is a unique and beautifully crafted knife and represents the perfect balance between elegance, function, artistry and exotic materials.
The knife is also nicely packaged - it comes with a leather carrying case and inside an elegant wooden box.

5. Monarch Steampunk Dragon Knife – Price: $18,500

This pocket knife is the amazing result of the collaboration of William Henry, Mark Hoescht and Mike Norris. The beautiful handle has been carefully hand engraved with 24 carat gold, silver and copper inlays, the blade is made of Damascus steel.

The Monarch Steampunk Dragon Knife is an example of fine hand engraving with an elegant handle and is made of exotic materials. This luxury pocket knife item comes with a leather carrying case and an elegant wooden presentation box.

4. Spearpoint Lace Knife – Price: $25,000

This is a luxury pocket knife made by William Henry selling for a hefty price of $25,000. The handle is hand engraved with 24 karat gold inlay. The beautifully decorated blade is hand-forged 'Boomerang' Damascus steel and can be easily released with the one-handed locking button. As for the lace design, it took the makers hundreds of hours of microscopic hand engraving to complete.

Without a doubt, the Spearpoint Lace has a remarkable design that gives the owner a secure grip in a full-size and versatile blade.

3. Nesmuk Diamond Studded Knife – Price: $39,600

The Nesmuk Diamond Knife is the creation of jewelry designers Quintin Nel and Hoffman Pieper and costs approximately $39,600.

The basic shape of the Nesmuk knife is a type of knife that existed over 3500 years ago and is inspired by the aesthetics and efficiency of ancient knives. To extend the life of each Nesmuk, the blade is coated with titanium or Teflon.

Besides the fact that the knife is extremely sharp and would definitely be useful to a chef somewhere in a kitchen, the blade of the knife is made of carbon steel and the handle is made of sterling silver with 8 diamonds set into it.

Included in the price you also receive the precious knife in a box with a diamond ring .

2. Nesmuk Jahrhundert Messer – Price: $98,934

Close but still not the most expensive.

Made by German knife maker Nesmuk, the Jahrhundert Messer is claimed to be the most expensive kitchen knife in the world, we found something even more ridiculously expensive. 
Forged by Lars Scheidler, the blade is made of 640 layers of Damascus steel with a cutting edge made of the finest carbon steel. Perhaps what makes this luxury kitchen knife so expensive is the fact that the handle is made from the wood of a 5,000-year-old bog oak tree, or perhaps the fact that it is decorated with a platinum necklace set with 25 cut diamonds.
If you want to purchase the premium piece, you will receive it with an elegant piano lacquer box.

1. The Jewel of the Orient - Price: $2.1 million

Although the Jewel of the Orient may look like something that belonged to a king or someone important for a very long time.

This expensive knife was made by Buster Warenski, an American knife maker from Kimberley Nevada. Sadly the creator of these pieces of art passed away on July 31, 2005. Made by one of the finest knife makers of our time The Gem Of The Orient was made with 153 emeralds totaling 10 carats and 9 diamonds that weigh a total of 5 carats. A superb filigree rests on the jade handle.

The Gem Of The Orient took 10 years to complete and sold for $2.1 million, making it the most expensive knife set ever sold in the world!

If you ever get the chance to get close to one of these knives, you will have to take extreme care of it.

To learn more about knives, including comprehensive practical guides to help you in your passion:

• Cutlery Glossary
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