Author：Ameenah | TIME：August 29,2018 675
Most people have more than one knife in their kitchen. Leave them scatter on the countertop can be dangerous and messy. Knife block,also called knife holder, is a good way to store your knives and make your kitchen look good. There are some important factors that help us make a wise decision.
Types of your knives
As there are many knife block specifications available in the market, such as 10-piece, 12-piece knife block sets and so on, it is necessary for you to think carefully how many knives are there in your kitchen.
Size
Knives for different usages have different shapes and sizes, so it is necessary to measure your knives before picking a knife block set.
Material
Plastic knife block: colorful, but weaker durability and less holding capacity
Wooden knife block: common and good for knives with water absorption, but requires frequent cleaning
Stainless steel block: easier to maintain, but not so fashionable design
This knife holder is designed for putting in a drawer so as to spare more space on your countertop. It is made of waterproof bamboo. Knives would be perfectly stuck in the angled base so that you don’t have to worry that they would suddenly slide out while the carved slots add no difficulty to knives retrieving your steak knives simple and efficient. It is able to hold as much as 12 pieces and a knife sharpener. Knives lay down flat in the organizer, so it will not prevent the drawer from opening and shutting. This knife holder has gained FDA, SGS, and LFGB certification to guarantee its safety. Attention! Some complain that this knife block set does not prevent dust and you need to clean it up occasionally.
This knife holder, consisting of bamboo veneer and wood core, is not only waterproof but also durable. The review goes that it does not take up too much space in the kitchen with the width of 5" and the length of 11". The tremendous capacity allows it to hold up to 19 knives and extra slots for scissors and sharpening rod. Non-skid rubber feet make the knife support stand sturdy and prevent damage to your countertop. It is featured with angled slot edges so that you could insert and extract the knives more easily. The slots are made larger than average sizes so as to fit most blades. The only flaw is that this deeper area of this knife holder could be difficult to reach when you do some cleaning. The knife block dimension can be seen as follows.
