KitchenAid warranty for knives & kitchen tools
The short version
KitchenAid covers knives & kitchen tools in full for 1 year, then keeps tool, lifetime covered for life. That full coverage is longer than most of the 60 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From KitchenAid's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearPartial: to lifetime
- Full coverageTool, first year1 year
- Partial coverageTool, lifetimeLifetime
Good to know before you buy
- You pay postage to send the item back.
- This is the tools and gadgets warranty; knife sets may differ.
How other brands compare for knives & kitchen tools
- 1. Chicago Cutlery75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 2. Cutco75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 3. Dalstrong75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 4. Farberware75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 5. Lamson75/100 · Full: Lifetime
Where you buy it matters
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.
Other things KitchenAid makes
- Blenders & Mixers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Coffee & Espresso Makers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Cookware & Bakeware56/100Full: 1 year. Partial to lifetime.
- Dishwashers56/100Full: 1 year. Partial to lifetime.
- Disposals & Compactors21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Ice Makers40/100Full: 2 years. Partial to 5 years.
- Microwaves21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Range Hoods21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Ranges, Ovens & Cooktops21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Refrigerators & Freezers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Toasters & Toaster Ovens21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Wine & Beverage Coolers31/100Full: 1 year. Partial to 5 years.
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