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Tramontina vs Wusthof:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Wusthof had more branded searches than Tramontina among cutlery brands in New Zealand. Wusthof had about 520 branded searches, while Tramontina had 270. Wusthof made up 5.5% of all cutlery brand searches we track, and Tramontina accounted for 2.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cutlery brands, Wusthof appeared in two of the four answers and Tramontina in one. Wusthof was mentioned before Tramontina in every answer.

Among cutlery brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Wusthof, about 93% more searches than Tramontina

Wusthof 520 searchesTramontina 270 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Wusthof, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Tramontina in 1

Wusthof in 2 of 4Tramontina in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Wusthof, named ahead of Tramontina in every answer

Wusthof first in 2Tramontina never first

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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. Tramontina was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Wusthof was listed before Tramontina in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Wusthof1st
  2. Victorinox2nd
  3. ZWILLING3rd
  4. KitchenAid–
  5. Wiltshire–
  6. Tramontina–
  7. Stanley Rogers–

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

See every answer about cutlery brands

4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which cutlery brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Tramontina
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best cutlery brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Stanley Rogers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best cutlery brand in New Zealand for everyday cooking?”

    1. 1Victorinox
    2. 2Wusthof
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “kitchen knife set nz”

    1. 1Wusthof
    2. 2ZWILLING
  • 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 Tramontina or Wusthof more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Tramontina 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.

Tramontina and Wusthof among cutlery brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Wusthof, Tramontina. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKitchenAidVictorinoxWiltshireWusthofTramontinaZWILLINGStanley Rogers
Oct 202569.1%13.6%6.2%4.4%2.5%1.8%2.4%
Nov 202578%8.8%4%4.1%2.1%1.4%1.6%
Dec 202576.2%10.4%3.8%4.1%2.1%1.7%1.7%
Jan 202671.5%11.8%5.4%4.7%2.7%1.5%2.4%
Feb 202672.6%10.1%6.8%4.8%2.2%1.6%1.8%
Mar 202670.4%11.1%6.6%5.8%2.2%1.9%2%
Apr 202669.5%10.9%6.4%5.1%3.2%2.3%2.5%
May 202670%10.8%7.8%4.8%2.8%1.8%2%
Jun 202669.6%11.1%8%4.3%2.6%2.3%2%
Jul 202660%12.2%12.2%6.9%5.1%2%1.7%
Aug 202663.6%12.9%8.8%7.9%3.2%1.7%1.9%
Sep 202669.7%10.7%7.7%5.5%2.9%1.8%1.7%

How has the Tramontina and Wusthof comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Wusthof was ahead of Tramontina in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tramontina’s share of searches among cutlery brands in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 240 to 270.
  • 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
  1. In September 2026, Wusthof lost share of searches among cutlery brands in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 5.5%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Tramontina in New Zealand rose 12.5% over 12 measured months, from 240 to 270 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tramontina’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.

Tramontina

3 branded search terms

  • pan tramontina
  • tramontina
  • tramontina dutch oven

Wusthof

3 branded search terms

  • wusthof
  • wusthof classic
  • wusthof knife

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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