If there's one indispensable tool every kitchen needs, it's a good quality knife. Ingredient preparation hinges on this basic culinary tool. While you might get away with not owning a stand mixer or air fryer, a kitchen knife is non-negotiable. Yet, many ignore the importance of maintaining their knives, struggling instead with blunt and ergonomically poor blades. Thankfully, Amazon's Memorial Day sale is offering the chance to remedy this, slashing prices on some of our favorite trusted brands such as Shun and Henckels.

One of the standout deals on offer is from the Japanese brand, Shun. Known for their exceptionally sharp and aesthetically pleasing blades, their all-rounder santoku knife is now available with a whopping discount of over 40%. Whether you chop with a rocking or slicing motion, its hardy blade and subtly curved design are sure to enhance your daily cooking tasks.

For the carnivores, Henckels, a brand which stood out in our steak knife tests despite its budget offering, has discounted its ultra-sharp serrated blades. Aesthetically appealing and dishwasher-safe, these stainless-steel knives aid easy and clean slicing through any meat.

Affordability meets quality with the Paudin chef's knife, our top budget pick. Already an excellent deal at the original price of $34, the added $10 discount just makes this too good an opportunity to miss. Its comfortable handle ensures a firm grip while effortlessly cutting through sturdy vegetables.

The Miyabi Koh, another top-rated chef's knife in our tests, offers hand-honed precision and durability, guaranteed by its high-carbon steel which retains its sharpness far longer than stainless steel. Discounted significantly, it promises precise cutting with little weight.

Amanda McDonald's specialized cheese knife set is half-price now for Memorial Day. It's comprehensive, featuring a bell-shaped knife for soft cheese, a rectangular blade for hard cheese, a multipurpose knife for Brie and Parmesan and a serving fork, along with a cutting board.

An agile knife that sits midway between a chef's and a paring knife is on offer at a huge discount of 68% off. Imagine the detailed garnishes you'll be able to perfect, not to mention the vegetables and meats you can slice through.

Electric knife enthusiasts aren't left out either, with Cuisinart offering our top pick overall. Its comfortable design partners with user-friendly operation and comes bundled with a bonus fork and cutting board.

And there's something for seafood lovers too. One of our top picks for fish filleting knives is also on sale; a sharp, curved blade perfect for both breaking down larger fish and working around delicate bones to create clean fillets.

Finally, make the most of this rare sale with Zwilling's knife block set. Identified as a top professional-level set in our tests, it contains essentially every kitchen tool a cook needs, all housed in a stylish and convenient block. It's almost 40% off currently.

There's no better time to replace your old kitchen knives. So, why not grab the deals while they last? With kitchen knives this good, there's never been a better time to sharpen up your culinary skills.