Every home cook needs a reliable set of kitchen knives. No matter what you're cooking up in the kitchen, a sharp blade will inevitably get pulled out for slicing and dicing at some point. But the best quality pieces can command high prices — as much as $200 for a single blade. So, if you want to invest in top-notch cutlery, you shouldn't miss Amazon's incredible discounts. 

Amazon Prime Day is taking place this Tuesday and Wednesday, but early knife deals have already begun. In fact, Amazon has already chopped prices by almost 70% off of many different types of kitchen knives, including: steak knives, bread knives, carving knives, butcher knives, vegetable knives, block sets, and (of course) the MVP of all knives, the classic chef's knife. 

We've been busy hunting for the best knife sales happening on Amazon right now, so you can score early. Whether you're a cooking novice looking for the perfect chef's knife to tackle basic chopping jobs or your culinary skills call for more advanced blades, we've got you covered. Scroll down to learn more about the early Prime Day knife deals that make the cut. 

This is the cheapest this Cuisinart metallic knife set has been all year, according to price-tracking site CamelCamelCamel. The high-quality stainless steel knives have a nonstick coating that makes them glide through even the toughest ingredients with ease. Score your set for up to 69% off now. 

After rigorous testing (and some tough competition) we found this Mac Professional Chef's Knife to be the best chef's knife for home cooks. It's lightweight, sharp, durable, well-balanced and comes highly rated by fellow fans on Amazon.

Never worry about cutting with dull knives again because this Calphalon self-sharpening set hones blades for you. Over 1,000 Amazon shoppers have given it a five-star rating thanks to its built-in ceramic sharpeners that perfect the blade of each knife automatically when they're removed and placed in the block.  One user even described it as a "genius concept with great execution."

Classic paring knives are best used for intricate jobs like peeling fruits and vegetables, but this Victoinox set is also strong enough for harder tasks like dicing onions or slicing mangoes. Expertly crafted in Switzerland, this four-piece set features straight-edge, spear-point blades for optimal control while cutting and comes with a lifetime warranty. 

What's the appeal of opting for a ceramic knife over metal varieties? Ceramic literally cannot rust; the razor-sharp blade on this Farberware 6-inch ceramic chef's knife can turn a pile of vegetables into finely chopped pieces with ease. Keep in mind that ceramic blades aren't best for cutting through hard-skinned fruits like watermelons or frozen foods, though. But as a long-lasting everyday chef's knife, this ceramic option is a great bargain.

This straight-edge Japanese vegetable cleaver has a keen edge and balanced handle that can cut gently through even the most delicate foods to give you paper-thin slices. If food presentation is just as important to you as precision cutting, this knife is for you. Get it at a double discount right now. 

A great set of steak knives are necessary if you love to cook for a crowd. We previously vouched for these Victorinox Swiss Army steak knives, and they're now on sale ahead of Prime Day for 42% off. The serrated and bolster-free blades can cut through a rib eye steak with ease, so you don't have to worry about ripping another cut of meat with inefficient blades again. 

We love this top-rated block set from Cuisinart because it comes with everything you need, including its own sharpener so you can keep your blades razor-sharp. The chic hollow handle, stainless steel set even comes with. Plus, the ergonomically designed stainless steel handles are actually hollow, meaning these lightweight knives are easy to handle for precise cutting. The set has over 2,400 perfect reviews, with Amazon shoppers vouching just how durable and long-lasting they really are.

Professional chefs like Heathrow Legacy Club's Theron Blake previously recommended this short blade bread knife to us. "These knives are light in handling, very sturdy, and slice with ease," he said. Made with German stainless steel, this classic bread knife is fully forged and is over $45 off. 

Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, where a carving knife really comes in handy, might be far-off, but you can save over $50 on a classic carving set like this one from Henckels right now. The dishwasher-safe set includes an 8-inch carving knife and a 7-inch carving fork made of high-quality, German stainless steel. The carving knife boasts a finely honed, satin-finished blade for long-lasting sharpness this holiday season and for many years to come. 

If you debone your own steaks or slice through tough cuts of meat often, a quality butcher's knife like this one from Freelander is good to have on hand. This 6.3-inch meat cleaver style blade is made of high carbon steel that performs better and stays sharper than ordinary stainless steel, making it ideal for cutting many different types of meat.