Knives & Kitchen Tools: warranties compared
60 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
49 of 60 brands cover knives & kitchen tools in full for one year or less. 6 brands cover everything for life. 39 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 33 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Chicago Cutlery75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 2Cutco75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 3Dalstrong75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 4Farberware75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 5Lamson75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 6Victorinox75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 7MAC Knife65/100Full: 25 yearsNo partial coverage
- 8Cooper-Atkins65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 9KitchenAid56/100Full: 1 yearPartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Tool, lifetime
- 10Calphalon45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Cutlery (premium lines); Cutlery (Select)
- 11Cangshan45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Knives and cutlery; Wood products (knife blocks)
- 12Cuisinart45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Cutlery
- 13Dexter-Russell45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole product
- 14Enso45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: KnifeUnverified
- 15F. Dick45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Knife
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear28 of 60 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse26 of 60 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks9 of 60 brands
- Water damage6 of 60 brands
- Cracks5 of 60 brands
- Batteries2 of 60 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for knives & kitchen tools.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 21 stores
- JCPenneyMost items60 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Bloomingdale'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Crate & BarrelMost items30 days from delivery
- Dillard'sMost items30 days
- HomeGoodsMost items30 days
- KrogerMost items30 days
- Macy'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Ross Dress for LessMost items30 days
- Sur La TableMost items30 days from delivery
- WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
- World MarketMost items30 days
- BelkSoutheast storesMost items30 days
- Fry's Food & DrugArizona storesMost items30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for knives & kitchen tools where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of knives & kitchen tools has the best warranty?
On paper, Chicago Cutlery scores highest, with lifetime of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on knives & kitchen tools really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
3 of 60 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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