Victorinox vs Wusthof:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Victorinox had more branded searches than Wusthof among cutlery brands in New Zealand. Victorinox had about 1,000 branded searches, while Wusthof had 520. Victorinox made up 10.7% of all cutlery brand searches we track, and Wusthof accounted for 5.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cutlery brands, Wusthof appeared in two of the four answers and Victorinox in one. Victorinox and Wusthof were each mentioned first in one of the two answers.
Who do people search for more?
Victorinox, about 92% more searches than Wusthof
Who does AI mention more?
Wusthof, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Victorinox in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top cutlery brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Wusthof was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Victorinox was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Victorinox and Wusthof were each listed first in one of the two answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Wusthof2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Victorinox1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Tramontina1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
ZWILLING1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Stanley Rogers1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
KitchenAid0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Wiltshire0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cutlery brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cutlery brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cutlery brand in New Zealand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kitchen knife set nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cutlery set nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Victorinox or Wusthof more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Victorinox and Wusthof by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven cutlery brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Victorinox, Wusthof. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | KitchenAid | Victorinox | Wiltshire | Wusthof | Tramontina | ZWILLING | Stanley Rogers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69.1% | 13.6% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 78% | 8.8% | 4% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.2% | 10.4% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.5% | 11.8% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.6% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 70.4% | 11.1% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.5% | 10.9% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 70% | 10.8% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.6% | 11.1% | 8% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 60% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 2% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.6% | 12.9% | 8.8% | 7.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.7% | 10.7% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.7% |
How has the Victorinox and Wusthof comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Victorinox was ahead of Wusthof in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Victorinox’s share of searches among cutlery brands in New Zealand moved from 13.6% to 10.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wusthof’s share of searches among cutlery brands in New Zealand moved from 4.4% to 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 420 to 520.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cutlery brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Wusthof lost share of searches among cutlery brands in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 5.5%.
In September 2026, Victorinox lost share of searches among cutlery brands in New Zealand, from 12.9% to 10.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Victorinox’s and Wusthof’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Victorinox
1 branded search term
- victorinox
Wusthof
3 branded search terms
- wusthof
- wusthof classic
- wusthof knife
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