HelloFresh Is Giving Away a $100 Zwilling Chef’s Knife—But There’s a Catch

Meal kit service HelloFresh has launched a new promotion offering a premium Zwilling chef's knife, valued at over $100, to customers who sign up for three weeks of its service. The deal, which leverages the new year's cooking resolutions, provides a high-value tool in exchange for a short-term subscription commitment.

To claim the offer, new subscribers must use the code `CONZWILLING`. The knife in question is the Zwilling Four Star 8-inch chef's knife, a blade that WIRED's reviewer named her "runner-up favorite blade overall." According to the source, the knife typically lists for $145 but often retails for around $100. The free knife is scheduled to be delivered with the customer's third weekly box.

The promotion began this month and is slated to run through March 2026, but the company notes it's a "while supplies last" offer. With January being a peak sign-up month for meal kits, supplies may not last long. HelloFresh's meals cost around $12 per serving, making it more economical than restaurant dining but pricier than cooking from scratch.

However, the knife isn't without its own set of requirements. It's forged from carbon steel, which holds a sharp edge far longer than typical stainless steel. The trade-off is maintenance: it cannot be put in a dishwasher and must be dried immediately after washing to prevent rust. With a Rockwell hardness of 57, it's slightly softer than professional-grade blades, making it more forgiving for the average home cook.