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Best Knife Blocks

Updated June 2018
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Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
Shenzhen Knives
20 Slot Bamboo Universal Knife Block
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Bottom Line

An eco-friendly solid bamboo knife block that fits a total of 20 knives and looks great on the counter.

Pros

Holds a good number of both small and large knives. Enough room to fit 8 steak knives. The block also has a spot for a pair of kitchen scissors. Angled slots so knives glide in easily. Slots are also deep enough to accommodate most knives.

Cons

Not enough space for storing many thinner knives since a lot of slots are fairly wide.

Best Bang for the Buck
Hiware
Stainless Steel Universal Knife Block
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Bottom Line

For the cook on a budget, it's the perfect place to store precious kitchenware within easy reach.

Pros

Compact cylindrical knife block can hold quite a few knives and looks great on a countertop. A weighted bottom keeps the block from toppling over. Much easier to clean than a traditional wooden knife block. Plastic slots keep your blades sharp longer.

Cons

Smaller knives may not stay in place as well as larger ones in this knife block.

Cook N Home
Bamboo Knife Storage Block
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Bottom Line

An attractive and inexpensive bamboo knife block with a total of 19 slots.

Pros

The wooden bamboo block's 19 spots can fit 8 steak knives, a cleaver, and kitchen shears, and more. Heavy weight to it so it won't slide around the countertop. Knives fit nicely inside and the block is extremely durable.

Cons

Some slots are not designed for any specific type of knives.

Kapoosh
Rondelle Knife Block
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A universal knife block with a more modern design and stainless steel finish.

Pros

It's easy to slide knives anywhere in this block. Accommodates different blade lengths and the interior flex rods are gentle on knives so they don't dull prematurely. The interior rods can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. Block looks great and is quite durable.

Cons

This storage option isn't as organized as a traditional knife block and it takes up a lot of space.

Mantello
2 Tier Universal Wood Knife Block
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Bottom Line

An easy to clean 2-in-1 design with a classic wooden construction.

Pros

The look of a traditional wooden knife block with gentle interior flex rods that can be put in the dishwasher. Fits any knives up to 8" in length. 2-tier construction allows for better organization. Getting knives in and out of the block is smooth and easy.

Cons

A little smaller than the other options on our list. Fits fewer knives.

How we tested

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 140 Models Considered
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 800 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
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      Writer
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    Shenzhen Knives

    20 Slot Bamboo Universal Knife Block

    Shenzhen Knives

    20 Slot Bamboo Universal Knife Block

    An eco-friendly solid bamboo knife block that fits a total of 20 knives and looks great on the counter.
    $29
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    Hiware

    Stainless Steel Universal Knife Block

    Hiware

    Stainless Steel Universal Knife Block

    For the cook on a budget, it's the perfect place to store precious kitchenware within easy reach.
    $14
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    Cook N Home

    Bamboo Knife Storage Block

    Cook N Home

    Bamboo Knife Storage Block

    An attractive and inexpensive bamboo knife block with a total of 19 slots.
    $24
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    Kapoosh

    Rondelle Knife Block

    Kapoosh

    Rondelle Knife Block

    A universal knife block with a more modern design and stainless steel finish.
    $44
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    Mantello

    2 Tier Universal Wood Knife Block

    Mantello

    2 Tier Universal Wood Knife Block

    An easy to clean 2-in-1 design with a classic wooden construction.
    $29