Best Knife Blocks

Updated February 2019
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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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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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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.

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

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A knife block is a place to keep your knives handy in the kitchen. Blocks are often made from some kind of wood with slits of varying widths and depths to accommodate knives of different sizes. Some knife blocks are made from plastic slots instead of wood. The main purposes of a knife block is to make your knives organized and easily accessible and to keep them from dulling in a drawer. Many knife blocks are angled to make it easier to pull the knives from the block, however, this style tends to take up quite a bit of space on the countertop. A cylindrical block will take up less space, but may make it more difficult to identify which knife you are pulling from the block.

The team that worked on this review
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    Devangana
    Web Producer
  • Katie
    Katie
    Editorial Director
  • Steph
    Steph
    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.
$31
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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.
$21
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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.
$39
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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

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