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Our pizza-loving experts examined over 50 of the best pizza cutters before choosing 8 of the market's best. To put each to the test, we tried them out in our kitchen, slicing and dicing pizzas, tortillas, fruits, vegetables, and unthinkable numbers of crackers and charcuterie items — all in the name of gauging and comparing performance. We measured blade and handle length and put them into drawers to see how much space each takes up. After all this work, we offer you our insight. We have recommendations for those seeking a stellar deal and for those who want the best of the best.
Editor's Note: We updated our pizza cutter review on December 18, 2023, removing some discontinued products from our lineup and recommending other cutters we like in our award section.
Type: Roller Wheel with Handle | Blade Diameter: 3.5 inches
REASONS TO BUY
Ergonomic handle with non-slip functionality
Built for thin to medium thickness pizzas
Excellent construction that doesn't wobble
The blade is relatively sharp with medium leverage required for cutting
REASONS TO AVOID
Requires at least two rolls to cut through a thicker or heavier topping
The blade is hard to sharpen and can dull easily
The KitchenAid Gourmet Pizza Wheel is one of the finest wheels we've had the pleasure of using. It uses an ergonomic, non-slip handle with a huge knuckle and thumb catch. It easily cuts through medium to thin crust pizzas with a heavy and sturdy construction that doesn't wobble while you work. We especially love the cute colors which fit any kitchen design.
We appreciate how it performed with most types of pizza, but the blade isn't the sharpest and struggles when cutting through a super thick crust. If you don't want the hassle of having to cut multiple times on thicker crust, we suggest the Checkered Chef Rocker Blade to handle the job the first time. Another issue we encountered was the size. The handle is quite large and takes up a good deal of space in a kitchen drawer. But if you're searching for a high-quality traditional design, then you should consider this option.
The KitchenAid Gourmet is our favorite pizza wheel for its stylish flair and high-quality design.
Rocker construction has excellent cutting performance
Can be used to cut veggies, fruit, cheese, and other items
Excellent value
REASONS TO AVOID
Small protective sheath, harder to get the blade in and out
The Checkered Chef Rocker Blade is 100% stainless steel that makes a nice addition to your kitchen collection. The blade is sharp, thin, and easy to sharpen. The rockered construction allows you to rock the blade side-side easily to get a straight and evenly sliced pizza in seconds. Compared to other pizza wheels and scissors, it's much faster and easier to use. You can also use it to cut veggies, fruit, or anything you'd regularly cut with a knife. This is basically the same blade as the Pizza Blade by Kitchenstar but comes at a way lower cost. This is an excellent option for penny pinchers seeking a stainless steel pizza blade that'll slice and dice all day long!
The included protective sheath is nice and burly, but it's also much thinner than other options. Getting the blade inside the sheath is challenging because both sides are the same height and dark in color. As a result, you need to be careful when cleaning and putting it away, as the blade is incredibly sharp. Like all pizza blades, it requires additional storage space. That said, the thin profile can easily slip into the corner of your drawer. If the length of this blade is too long for your drawers, we suggest a more compact design like the Kitchy Wheel, which also performed well in our testing.
This low-cost pizza blade has the construction and performance of more expensive options at a great price.
If you're seeking a traditional handled pizza cutter at an excellent price, the Schvubenr Premium won't disappoint. Slice through pizzas thick and thin with the stainless steel blade construction and ergonomic, non-slip grip. It can be sharpened for longevity with performances that mirror high-end products on the market. It is very similar to the KitchenAid Gourmet Pizza Wheel, with a wheel that's just a touch smaller. If a deal is what you seek, this is what we recommend.
Our only gripe is wheel wobble and a relatively thin blade profile. While it can be sharpened, the thinness of the wheels makes us believe you won't be able to sharpen it very many times. However, this traditional pizza wheel offers stellar value and is one you should consider adding to your kitchen, as it comes in at a low cost. For better construction, we found the KitchenAid Gourmet Pizza Wheel to glide across pizzas without the wobble.
A look at this traditional pizza cutter with an ergonomic handle at a ridiculously low price. It's great to slice through any pizza.
Slim profile and five-inch diameter makes it easy to store in small spaces
REASONS TO AVOID
Can be used to chop other items but not recommended
Needs to be taken apart to clean
Difficulty cutting thick pizza because of protective shield
The Kitchy Wheel is a unique, handheld design that is super easy to use. The round blade is protected by a plastic sheath that also functions as its handle. The blade easily slices through thinner pizzas, focaccia, and even veggies. Since the handle is built above the blade, you can securely and safely push down on it while cutting, making it one of the easiest wheels to use! It features a retractable protective shield that'll keep your fingers protected when rifling through drawers, and its slim profile takes up next to no storage. What more can you ask for?
The pizza wheel features a four-inch blade, but unfortunately, only about two inches of it is usable, as the housing and wheel limit cutting depth. When dealing with a thicker pizza with heavy toppings, it can get jammed up easily. For those deep dish pizzas, the Checkered Chef Rocker Blade would be able to handle the higher stack height. For pies with regular or medium thickness, the Kitchy Wheel pizza cutter will do exactly what you need it to. Lastly, our biggest caveat is the cleaning process. The housing gets messy due to the covered blade. You can dismantle it, but it doesn't unsnap easily and takes more time to assemble and disassemble. If you're willing to deal with cleaning this handy device, then you may enjoy its space-saving features and construction.
The Kitchy Wheel is small and compact with a sharp blade that'll cut through most things.
Type: Wheel with handle | Wheel Diameter: 2.75 inches
REASONS TO BUY
Stainless steel design is of high quality and stylish
Easy storage options
Very sharp with an ergonomic handle
Heavier design is sturdy and rugged
REASONS TO AVOID
Smaller blade diameter struggles with thicker pizzas and heavy toppings
Difficult to sharpen
Expensive
The Rosle Stainless Steel Round-Handle is designed and engineered in Germany, boasting the best quality of any option tested. Its 100% stainless steel construction is petite but sturdy, using heavier, high-quality steel. As a result, there's no wobbling through a thick crust pizza. Cleaning is simple as well. The ergonomic design easily catches your hand when pressing into a cheesy pie, and you don't need to apply a ton of pressure with its super sharp wheel.
The main disadvantage is the smaller blade diameter only measures 2.75 inches. It is sufficient enough for thin and medium crust pizza, but it drags toppings and requires more effort when cutting thicker pizzas. Aside from that and its high price, this cutter is made for pizza lovers who want a high-quality option that'll keep slicing through the years. If you want a blade to solve your problems now and keep the extra change then we suggest our best buy option, Schvubenr Premium.
This premium pizza cutter is constructed of stainless steel. The blade is incredibly sharp with high-quality construction.
The KitchenStar 14" is a stainless steel blade with a 13.75-inch construction. It's basically the same as the Checkered Chef, making us wonder if they're made by the same manufacturer. Its only difference is its two-inch blade depth (compared to the 1.75 inches on the Checkered Chef blade) designed to take on pizzas of all thicknesses. The blade is sharp and will easily slice through anything you need. Four easy slices, and you'll have a medium-sized pizza chopped in no time. Also, don't be afraid to take it to your veggies and fruit. The rolled-over handle allows you to grasp it anywhere along the body. If you need a cutter that'll easily get through a thicker crust, check this contender out.
We appreciate its functionality, but we're not sure why this model costs more than similar options. Needless to say, the value isn't as high as other pizza blades on the market. Also, it's not designed for child use and takes up a bit more room in your kitchen drawer.
The Kitchenstar blade rocking its way into action.
Type: Pizza Wheel with Handle | Blade Diameter: 4 inches
REASONS TO BUY
The very large blade is built for pizzas of all depths
Great price
Sharp and easy to use
REASONS TO AVOID
Simple and lower-quality construction
If you want a simple pizza wheel without bells or whistles, the Yinghezu 4.72" Stainless is of excellent value with a large blade. The blade is thin and sharp, easily slicing through flatbreads and pizzas. The open-face construction allows you to cut into a deep dish without pressing too hard to roll over it a hundred times. The handle isn't anything to write home about, but it's ergonomic and non-slip. The price also can't be beaten.
While this might save you a few bucks upfront, don't expect this lower-quality cutter to last you a lifetime. Unfortunately, there is a wobble in the wheel, and it uses less durable materials. This pizza wheel is best for thick crust lovers that need a little extra diameter on the wheel.
If you aren't a fan of traditional designs, look at the Dreamfarm Scizza Scissors. These are essentially regular scissors with a protective nylon base under the blade that protects cookware from scratches. Not only can it cut a pizza with precision, but it quickly became a kitchen tool we'd use to cut even slices of cheese and salami for delicious charcuterie plates. The blades are sharp, and the design seems to get the job done.
For most folks, this isn't the tool for the job. While some are lovers of cutting pizza with scissors, others don't like dealing with the extra time, care, and attention required. A larger pizza requires 5-7 cuts across the diameter with lines that typically aren't straight. Plus, you need to hold onto the pizza to keep it in place, which means burnt fingers from hot sauce and cheese. The 12-inch length also takes up a lot of room in a drawer. If you're a diehard lover of pizza scissors, this is a great option to consider; however, other options are much faster and easier to store.
The Scizza Scissor is a different way to cut pizza and keep non-stick pans protected.
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Why Trust GearLab
A proper selection is where our testing process begins. We focused on the most popular options on the market and chose 8 of the best within a reasonable price range. After selecting options with various designs, we make pizzas and slice them up. We tried out thick and thin crust options, some with heaps of cheese and some without. We also sliced up other foods like crackers, tortillas, cheese, baby tomatoes, cucumbers, and more to assess important differences in slicing capability and performance. In all, we spent about six solid hours slicing up different items in our kitchen and even more time eating them all. After gaining about five pounds from eating pizza, we meticulously compared each product to see which are the best and which should be left at the warehouse. Our testing is unbiased, and we buy all the products.
Amber King brings you this pizza cutter review. With over seven years of gear testing experience, she knows how to develop tests that'll pull gear to the test. Pizza is also her favorite food, and she's been making it from scratch for over ten years. As an artisanal bread connoisseur, she spends much of her free time with her sourdough starter, trying out new recipes for pizza crusts, loaves, and tortillas. As a tester that loves a good, thick, and delicious crust, she knows how important a good product is in the kitchen arsenal. In addition, she's reviewed over 30+ categories of gear, including kitchen cookware, external hard drives, and tripods.
We take the time to really test each product. Here we do a comparison of cuts before a pizza night dinner!
Analysis and Test Results
An excellent pizza cutter will slice through pizzas of all shapes and sizes without too much effort or wobble. To test which offers the best performance, we rate each product using five important metrics. These include cutting performance, ease of use, cleaning effort, storage, and quality.
We extensively tested and compared the top pizza cutters.
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Cutting Performance
The most basic function of any pizza slicer is to cut up a pizza easily and quickly. To test this, we specifically look at blade sharpness and how it cuts pizzas of different thicknesses. We started by baking over five different pizzas and slicing each, alternating cutters for comparison. In addition, we cut other items to determine intricacies that we wouldn't normally see with just pizza. Each blade cut up thin tortillas, baby tomatoes, cheese, crackers, cucumbers, apples, and more. The blades that could slice through everything with great ease are given the highest scores.
The KitchenStar made straight cuts thanks to its rocker-shaped blade.
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Pizza blades like the Checkered Chef Rocker and KitchenStar 14 inch completely crushed the cutting performance tests. They are incredibly sharp, slicing through all items easily. We were able to shave the skin off of an apple! They have similar performances when it comes to pizza slicing.
They both have thinner stainless steel blades, with the KitchenStar 14 inch having a depth about a half-inch deeper than the Checkered Chef Rocker. Both offer unbeatable cutting performance compared to other designs. Every time a pizza or tortilla is sliced, it separates all the pieces, so you're not pulling them apart with your fingers. They also keep toppings in place and are incredibly easy to use.
We also cut up tortillas, salami, crackers, tomatoes, and cheese with all the pizza cutters to really determine performance! Here we see the options that prevailed in our tests!
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Of the traditional pizza wheels tested, the KitchenAid Gourmet, Schvubenr Pizza Wheel, and Kitchy Wheel are the highlighted favorites. The KitchenAid Gourmet features a 3.5-inch wheel that does well on medium to thin-crust pizzas. The Kitchy Wheel is four inches large as well. Both have very sharp blades that easily allow you to slice through a pizza crust. The Schvubenr Pizza Wheel has a 3-inch blade that requires two passes to get through super thick crusts.
The Schvubner Pizza Cutter plunges and slices through this thicker crust pepperoni pizza with no problem.
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The Yinghezu 4.72 has the largest diameter wheel (a little over four inches) and is suitable for deeper pizzas. The wheel cutters can be sharpened, but it takes a lot more effort to do so in comparison to pizza blades. It's important to note that all wheel cutters have some topping drop, especially if the wheel is too small for the pizza crust thickness.
The Dreamfarm Scizza Scissor not only cuts precisely but can be used as a serving tool too!
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The Dreamfarm Scizza Scissor is another unique option. It's a pair of scissors that allow you to slice your way right through the pizza. The blades are quite sharp and do well across our tests. Just know that cutting time is almost tripled, but you can ensure your toppings will most definitely stay in place.
Ease of Use
How easy is it to use your pizza cutter? In this metric, we assess handle ergonomics and the leverage required to cut through a pizza. We found that those without handles where you can apply direct pressure over the top of the cutter do the best for leverage. In addition, those with thicker handles and a non-slip grip earn top marks.
A look at different handles with different features for an easy, ergonomic grip.
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The Kitchenstar 14 inch and Checkered Chef are easy to use, but don't earn highest points because the handle is just a rolled-over piece of metal that's a bit harder to hold. We wanted more padding, like a rubber sleeve, to help lessen the impact of the hard steel handle.
A comparison of the different handles of the pizza blades.
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Of the pizza wheels, we like those that are handheld better than those with handles. The Kitchy Wheel is our favorite. Since it doesn't have a handle that sticks out, you simply use the silicon and ergonomic grip to press down on the pizza with ease as it effortlessly cuts through the crust. Of the traditional wheel cutters, we like the Kitchenaid Gourmet, Schvubenr Pizza Wheel, and Rösle Stainless Steel. The Kitchenaid Gourmet has a much thicker handle which is easy to hold, but both have a nice catch for the thumb and knuckle, making for easy slicing. The Schvubenr Pizza Wheel is similar, with a non-slip handle and a thinner construction than the KitchenAid. We found that the Rösle's super sharp wheel requires little pressure when getting through a thick pizza topping; the handle is easy to use but not as easy as the Kitchenaid Gourmet or Schvubenr.
The Kitchy Wheel (left) is a little smaller, offering an easier to handle grip than the FAVIA (previously tested).
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Cleaning
How easy is it to clean pizza crud? To test this, we cleaned each one right after use and after leaving sauce and cheese to harden. Those that can easily be rinsed off without sauce or cheese getting stuck in cracks and crevices prevail, while those with extra spaces for the sauce to build up are a bit tougher to clean. Those that have to be taken apart for cleaning take more time and thus earn lower points in this metric.
To avoid stuck on grim and recleaning, be diligent about rinsing off cheese and sauce right after use. While all pizza cutters are advertised to easily be thrown into the dishwasher, most companies recommend handwashing for longevity.
All the cutters tested are dishwasher safe, but recommend handwashing instead.
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Of all the cutters, the pizza blades once again reign king. The solid blade construction of the Checkered Chef and Kitchenstar 14 inch is easy to rinse or throw right into the dishwasher. Watch out though, as the looped handle likes to hold water and food bits can easily get stuck inside. All pizza wheels with larger blades and no protective casing do well in this metric. We found that larger models like the Yinghezu 4.72 inch, Schvubenr Pizza Wheel, and Kitchenaid Gourmet have a simple construction that can be easily rinsed off without additional scrubbing. They can also be thrown into the dishwasher.
The left shows the simpler construction of the Kitchy Wheel when taken apart. This is our favorite of the two, primarily because its easier to take apart and clean.
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Handheld options with protective housings like the Kitchy Wheel have to be taken apart to clean, which is a bit annoying and takes more time. In addition, we typically found taking it apart to be a little problematic, as there's really no safe dismantling method where your fingers stay out of harm's way for the blade. The Kitchy Wheel's protective sheath is easier to remove and has few parts to lose while cleaning.
Storage
How well does the pizza cutter store? To assess this, we measure the overall length and experiment by putting each into our kitchen drawers at home. We also pay attention to those with safety features so you don't accidentally cut a finger while grabbing another item in the drawer.
The Kitchy Wheel (right) easily fits into any drawer and offers a protective cover.
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An excellent option for storage is the Kitchy Wheel for its small size (five inches) and protective retractable shield. It's a great option for those seeking a storage savvy option that is safe to throw into a cluttered drawer.
A look at the relative sizing of some of the traditional pizza cutters in this review. On the left are the smallest to the right, which is the largest in size.
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Of the traditional wheel cutters, the Rösle Stainless Steel is the shortest (eight inches) with a convenient loophole for hanging. “Regular-sized” options range in length from 9 to 9.5-inches. The Schvubenr Pizza Wheel has an 8.5-inch length that doesn't take up too much space in a drawer. The KitchenAid Gourmet and Yinghezu 4.25 inch are larger because of the wider blade diameter, without hanging loops. Of them, the KitchenAid Gourmet is the heaviest and will take up a regular amount of space in your drawers.
While pizza blades can be long, the thinner options, like the silver Checkered Chef can easily slide in alongside other drawer organizers. The Ultimate by Love This Kitchen is bulkier and doesn't fit as easily in your cooking drawer.
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It's not surprising that the biggest downside to a pizza blade is its long and deep profile that's harder to fit into a drawer. While both the Checkered Chef and Kitchenstar 14 have protective coverings, they tend to come off by accident from time to time. Both of these will slip alongside a drawer organizer, allowing you to up your storage game.
Quality
We assess the quality of materials used in each pizza cutter. Is this product well-built, or will it only last a short time? It's not worth dropping cash on a product that'll eventually just fail. Those with plastic components, wobbly axles, and rusting don't score well here, but those built with solid materials (like stainless steel) with sturdy construction thrive.
The Rosle Stainless Steel pizza cutter is a high-quality pizza cutter that will last you a long time. It's well built with solid, German construction.
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A high-quality contender is the Rösle Stainless Steel. Not only is it stylish, but its full stainless steel construction is well-engineered and functional. The KitchenAid Gourmet is another we like but doesn't score as high because the handle is made of ABS plastic with chrome plating, which isn't as high quality. Compared to the rest, these two are the highest-quality wheel cutters in this review. All of the pizza blades we test also score high here.
Which pizza cutter do you want? There's many options out there and we hope our review has helped you find exactly what you're looking for.
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Conclusion
Whether you love a deep dish or tend to stick to a thin crust, anybody that loves a good ole pie needs to ditch the knife and get a high-quality product that'll last. We've spent hours of hard work, research, and testing to find the best options in today's market. We sincerely hope our recommendations will help guide you toward the best pizza cutter for your budget and needs.
