Wüsthof warranty for knives & kitchen tools
The short version
Wüsthof doesn't cover everything, but keeps knives covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 60 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Wüsthof'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: NonePartial: to lifetime
- Partial coverageKnivesLifetime
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Cracks
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- You pay to ship the knife to WÜSTHOF and should insure it and keep the tracking number.
- Wooden parts, sharpeners and honing steels are not covered.
- Dull blades and chips from cutting bones or frozen food are not covered.
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.
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