How popular isZWILLING?
In September 2026, people searched for ZWILLING by name about 340 times in New Zealand, a 13.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 8.7% of all New Zealand steak knives brand searches, placing ZWILLING fourth out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about steak knives brands, ZWILLING appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the four.
ZWILLING is the fourth most searched of 4 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
VictorinoxShare of searches 51%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
WusthofShare of searches 26.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
TramontinaShare of searches 13.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ZWILLINGShare of searches 8.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top steak knives brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ZWILLING was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. ZWILLING is the third most recommended of the four.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Victorinox1st
Wusthof2nd
ZWILLING3rd
Tramontina4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Victorinox5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wusthof4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tramontina3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ZWILLING3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about steak knives brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which steak knives brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best steak knives brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best steak knives brand in New Zealand for everyday dinner?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best steak knives”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“steak knife set nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which steak knives brands compete with ZWILLING?
Share of searches by month for Victorinox, Wusthof, Tramontina, ZWILLING. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Victorinox | Wusthof | Tramontina | ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61% | 19.7% | 11.3% | 8% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.7% | 24.8% | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.9% | 22.4% | 11.4% | 9.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.8% | 22.7% | 13.1% | 7.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 54% | 25.8% | 11.7% | 8.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.9% | 27.5% | 10.6% | 9% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.8% | 23.9% | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| May 2026 | 53.5% | 23.5% | 13.9% | 9.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.6% | 21.3% | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.6% | 26.5% | 19.4% | 7.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.4% | 30.6% | 12.4% | 6.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 51% | 26.5% | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 51% | 1K | -23.1% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.5% | 520 | -34.2% | -4.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.8% | 270 | -15.6% | +1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.7% | 170 | 0% | +2.1 points |
51%
Held 1st. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
2.
Wusthof26.5%
Held 2nd. 520 estimated branded searches, -34.2% vs prior month. Share -4.1 points.
13.8%
Held 3rd. 270 estimated branded searches, -15.6% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
4.
ZWILLING8.7%
Held 4th. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for ZWILLING changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ZWILLING in New Zealand rose from 300 to 340.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ZWILLING’s share of searches among steak knives brands in New Zealand increased from 8% to 8.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ZWILLING’s share of searches among steak knives brands in New Zealand peaked at 11.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 6.6% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand steak knives brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, ZWILLING gained share of searches among steak knives brands in New Zealand, from 6.6% to 8.7%.

In September 2026, Tramontina gained share of searches among steak knives brands in New Zealand, from 12.4% to 13.8%.

In September 2026, Victorinox gained share of searches among steak knives brands in New Zealand, from 50.4% to 51%.

In September 2026, Wusthof lost share of searches among steak knives brands in New Zealand, from 30.6% to 26.5%.
How are ZWILLING’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ZWILLING’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- zwilling
- zwilling chef knife
- zwilling knife
- zwilling knife set
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Where does ZWILLING compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea kettle brands | 6th of 6 | 0.74% | Show ranking |
| Knife set brands | 7th of 7 | 1.6% | Show ranking |
| Cutlery brands | 6th of 7 | 1.8% | Show ranking |
| Kitchen knife brands | 4th of 7 | 7.1% | Show ranking |
| Chef knife brands | 4th of 6 | 7.7% | Show ranking |
| Steak knives brands | 4th of 4 | 8.7% | Shown above |
| Poultry shears brands | 4th of 5 | 8.7% | Show ranking |

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