Category guide · Shopify taxonomy 2026-08

Shopify category attributes for Kitchen Knives

In Shopify's standard product taxonomy, Kitchen Knives sits at Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Knives. Once a product has this category, Shopify shows the attributes below in the product editor. Filled attributes are structured facts — AI shopping assistants and Shopify's own search and filters can use them to match a shopper's question without guessing from your text.

The 11 attributes for Kitchen Knives

Blade construction method — Specifies how the blade was manufactured.
Examples: Forged, Laser cut, Stamped, Other
Blade finish — Surface treatment or aesthetic finish applied to the blade.
Examples: Black oxide, Brushed, Damascus pattern, Hammered, Mirror polish, Non-stick coating, Satin, Stonewash (9 values in total)
Blade material — Specifies the material used in a blade's construction, such as steel or aluminum
Examples: Aluminum, Carbide, Carbon fiber, Carbon steel, Cast iron, Ceramic, Damascus steel, Diamond (22 values in total)
Cleaning instructions — Guides on the recommended cleaning method, such as dishwasher safe or hand wash only
Examples: Dishwasher safe, Hand wash only, Other
Edge type — Identifies the style of edge on tools or utensils, such as micro-serrated or notched
Examples: Combination, Granton, Hollow, Micro-serrated, Notched, Serrated, Straight, Tapered (9 values in total)
Handle color — Specifies the color of a product's handle, such as black or blue
Examples: Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Clear, Gold, Gray (19 values in total)
Handle material — Specifies the material used in the product's handle, like bamboo or plastic
Examples: Aluminum, Bamboo, Beryllium, Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Carbon steel, Ceramic (31 values in total)
Handle pattern — Describes the design or motif on a product's handle, like floral or geometric
Examples: Abstract, Animal, Art, Bead & reel, Birds, Brick, Bull's eye, Camouflage (51 values in total)
Lumber/Wood type — Identifies the specific type of wood or lumber used in a product, like oak or pine
Examples: Ash wood, Balsa wood, Bamboo, Basswood, Birch wood, Cedar wood, Cherry wood, Cork (24 values in total)
Tang type — Indicates the tang design of a knife, specifying how far the blade metal extends into the handle.
Examples: Encapsulated tang, Full tang, Hidden tang, No tang, Partial tang, Other
Wood finish — Describes the finishing treatment or construction method applied to wood products (e.g., solid wood, veneered, engineered, oiled, lacquered, painted)
Examples: Engineered (plywood/MDF), Lacquered/varnished, Oiled, Painted, Solid wood, Untreated/natural, Veneered, Other

More specific categories

Shopify recommends the most specific category that fits. Under Kitchen Knives you can choose: Boning Knives, Bread Knives, Butcher Knives, Carving Knives, Chef's Knives, Cleavers, Fillet Knives, Knife Sets, Nakiri Knives, Paring Knives, Santoku Knives, Serrated Knives. A more specific category can come with more attributes.

How to fill them

Open the product in Shopify admin → Category → choose Kitchen Knives (or a more specific one).
The category's attributes appear below it. Pick values that are true for the product — for example, the colors you actually sell.
Only fill what you know. An empty attribute is better than a wrong one.

Many attributes are already in your store in another form: your variant options ("Color: Black, Olive") or words in your title and description ("100% cotton"). Listproof reads those and suggests the matching attribute values for you to approve — it never fills an attribute that isn't supported by your own product details.

Source: Shopify product taxonomy (release 2026-08, MIT license). Shopify can add attributes over time; your admin always shows the current list. See also: what category attributes are.

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