wholesale carbon steel knives

Wholesale cutting-edge carbon steel knives for your brand

Serious cooks use razor-sharp carbon steel knives. If you want to build a high-end carbon steel knife brand but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place. We’re in the business of trust and quality – unbeatable prices for an extraordinary value. 

No upfront costs. No obligations.

Give your brand an edge with a carbon steel knife

Here’s why Niche is your best option for sourcing carbon steel knives with razor-sharp edges:

All-around service

If building a brand sounds too complicated to start, we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. Instead of contacting ten different service providers, Niche will simplify the process. We source, brand, store, and ship your product to the customer.

Inventory storage

If you want to order carbon steel knives in bulk but have nowhere to store them, we’ve got your back! Niche has warehouses in China and the USA. This allows us to ship globally as well as to your US customers. 

Unlimited branding

With Niche, you don’t have to sell generic carbon steel knives. We collaborate with manufacturers who can customize, private label, or white label your products. Branded carbon steel kitchen knives? Coming right up! 

Zero upfront costs

We will never ask you to pay us upfront! Our product sourcing service is completely free of charge. We have a no-obligation policy, which means you don’t owe us anything if you don’t accept the quote and place an order. 

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A better way to source carbon steel kitchen knives

Let your brand stand out and give your customers a taste of your story. Your brand. Your logo. We do the work! 

Personal support agent

Working with Niche means having your own support agent to guide you through the process. We pride ourselves on our responsiveness and hand-in-hand approach. No more chasing suppliers! 

In-depth quality inspection

Forget about inferior Chinese scam products. You can ask for a sample to check the quality for yourself or leave it up to us to perform a thorough quality inspection on your products. We personally check your items to enforce quality. 

Budget-friendly delivery

To help our clients save costs, we’ve partnered with many different shipping providers. From cheap sea freight to express delivery – we can offer everything. We have a solution that fits every budget and need. 

They found the same products for a cheaper price at the same time have a good relationship with them in which they were very transparent with us… They have transformed the way we do business.

Learn more about wholesale carbon steel knives

Why sell high-carbon steel knives?

Well, first of all, you should know that all serious chefs swear by carbon steel knives. That means that if you build a brand around it, the demand is already there. Here are some carbon steel knife features:

Edge retention

First and foremost, carbon steel knives have razor-sharp edges that last for a very long time. The edge retention of this quality knife is one of its greatest assets. 

Sharpness ease

Although carbon steel knives are harder than stainless steel knives, it’s somehow easier to sharpen their cutting edge. Regularly sharpening your carbon steel blade will keep it durable and in top shape. 

Toughness

A carbon steel blade is extremely hard. This makes it tough and resistant to abrasion and force. That’s why carbon steel knives can hold their shape for ages. However, this toughness makes them also very brittle – if you drop them, they will not bend – they will crack.

Carbon steel vs. stainless steel knives

When choosing a quality knife, whether it’s for chefs or home cooks, the first thing you have to consider is the blade material. Typically, most kitchen knife steel is either carbon steel or stainless steel. Here’s how they’re different:

Performance

In terms of performance, a carbon steel chef knife is much sharper and stronger than a stainless steel knife. That’s why most professional chefs choose high carbon steel as their blade choice. 

Ease of maintenance

Here, stainless steel wins. Carbon steel knives have to be immediately cleaned and periodically rubbed with mineral oil to not get rusty. Stainless steel knives, on the other hand, require minimum maintenance and effort. 

Edge retention

When it comes to the ability to maintain sharp edges, carbon steel wins again! It has a razor-sharp edge that lasts a very long time. On the contrary, stainless steel knives are softer and their cutting edge becomes dull faster.

Where to find reliable manufacturers for carbon steel kitchen knives?

Carbon steel knives have to be manufactured properly and from the right materials to last long and have a great performance. So, in this case, it’s even more important to find the right supplier. You have several options to search for manufacturers:

  • Google “wholesale carbon steel knives”
  • Check B2B websites like Alibaba, 1688, or DHgate
  • Get in touch with us and ask for a free quote 

Is it worth buying wholesale or custom carbon steel knives from China?

Ordering bulk carbon steel knives from China can be an extremely profitable brand business. However, due to the sensitivity of this product and the need for quality manufacturing, we recommend doing a fair amount of research if you’re vetting suppliers on your own. 

Although sourcing from China is definitely the most affordable option for your business, not all suppliers offer the same quality and conditions. If the price seems too low for the quality they promise, be careful! Even though it’s from China, the price should match the value you ask for. 

Can Niche help me source carbon steel knives?

Yes! We’ve been helping dropshippers, wholesalers, retailers, and DTC brands to build their brands from the ground up for many years now. 

As the market leader in all things eCommerce, we have long-lasting partnerships with suppliers from every industry, including kitchen knives. 

No matter the branding, specifications, or size of your order – we can help! Our sourcing service is entirely free, with zero obligations or upfront costs. So, just let us know what you need and wait for us to source and give you an offer.

Find the right supplier for your next best seller

With years of experience in sourcing for our customers, we have built a strong network of credible knife manufacturers in Yangjiang and Longquan, the major knife manufacturing hubs in China. No matter what kind of carbon steel knives you are looking for, we can find or customize them for you.

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HOW IT WORKS

Buy in bulk or customize in 3 steps

Step 1

Tell us what you need and we’ll buy or custom the knives you want.

Step 2

Get a sample to hold and feel for assessment and improvement.

Step 3

Place your first order when you feel confident to start your project.

They give very fast solutions, high-quality products, the best customer service that you can get!!! Products are being delivered to the USA very fast. Warehouses in different countries. If you want to take your business to the next level, this is the company you want to work with!

Sergey

Niche client

FAQ

Nothing! Our sourcing service is free of charge. We have no upfront cost and no obligation policies. 

That means that you can ask for a free quote, give us your product details, and wait to receive our offer. And, if you don’t like it, you don’t pay anything, and you don’t have to place an order. 

As we’ve mentioned above, our sourcing service is free of charge. Only if you accept our quote and place an order, you’ll have to make a payment. 

We typically charge anywhere from 5% to 10% of the total value, depending on the project’s complexity and order size. 

For orders below $1000, we ask you to make a payment at the time of placing your order. 

For orders above $1000 or products that need to be customized, we ask for just 30% of the value upfront. The rest is paid only when the entire order is ready. 

If you ordered carbon steel knives that your supplier has on stock, we will dispatch the order within 3 to 7 days. 

However, if your supplier needs to customize the product, the turnaround time will depend on the complexity, order size, and production capacity. 

Regardless, you’ll always be informed about the turnaround time in advance. Your personal support agent is there to tell you this before you place your order.

We have warehouses in China and the USA that we offer at your disposal. If you have customers worldwide, we recommend storing your bulk carbon steel knives in our China warehouses. From there, we can ship globally. 

On the other hand, if you’re selling mainly in the US, you can store your stock in our US warehouse and your customers can enjoy quick delivery – as fast as two days!

Yes. We offer all the services you might need to launch and scale a brand:

  • Product development
  • Product sourcing
  • Product branding
  • Private and white labeling
  • Inventory storage
  • Order fulfillment
  • Worldwide shipping
  • Automation
  • Dropshipping services

We started working as a dropshipping and sourcing agent in China years ago. In time, we learned all the ins and outs of the Chinese market and all the best ways to help our clients source and dropship. 

Since then, we’re constantly upgrading and refining our services. All to provide a better experience for our clients. Our effort resulted in a long list of supplier and manufacturer partnerships, and countless satisfied clients! 

Here are some quick facts about Niche:

  • One-stop-shop 
  • Dropship-, DTC-, and wholesale-friendly
  • Tailored services
  • Local presence in China
  • A stellar customer service
  • In-depth quality control
  • Warehouses in China and the US
  • Many shipping methods
  • Unlimited branding possibilities

Step 1: Ask us for a free quote below

Step 2: Copy-paste your product link

Step 3: Tell us how to reach you (Skype, WhatsApp, email)

Step 4: Submit your sourcing request

Step 5: Wait for us to send you a quote

With our no obligation and no upfront cost model, you don’t pay anything if you don’t like our quotes. 

If you like what you see, you can place an order, and your personal support agent will get in touch with you to guide you every step of the way. 

Affordable carbon steel knives with
no compromise on quality

Join the Niche family and see why almost all our clients stay with us for years to come.