Good knife storage does not only provide you a place for you to store your knives. It helps organize and showcase them in the most pleasant and eye-catching way possible.
That means, you’re not only getting it so you can have a dedicated place where you keep your kitchen knives. A clever knife storage solution also presents the knives in the most beautiful way possible.
Yes, aesthetics is something to consider when it comes to storing knives in the kitchen. Especially when you have a really good, high-quality knife collection. You don’t want to hide them away in the drawers. You want to showcase them in your kitchen so that you and any other person who walks into your kitchen can admire them.
What’s the point of having a beautiful knife collection if the storage block they’re stored in hides the beautiful blades away from sight? I don’t think there’s any point.
A clever knife storage solution helps you turn that your beautiful knife collection into an elegant art piece in your kitchen for you and others to admire. At least that’s what I think. Unless your knives are not something to behold.
A clever knife storage solution also protects the metal blades from scratches and any other form of damage. It keeps them still in place in the storage. There’s no rattling around, and the blade stays just the way it was kept away in the block.
A good storage solution also doesn’t hold any moisture that may rust the blades. Although it’s your duty to ensure the blades are completely wiped dry before storing them away.
If you’re going with a knife block, don’t get the ones with fixed-size slots for the knives. Those ones limit the size of knives you can store in them. You never know whether it will be compatible with the knives you already have or the ones you’ll get later in the future. Get blocks that are not limited by blade dimensions.
With that said, the following are the smartest knife storage ideas we’ve tried, tested and recommend to our readers.
Musifan Magnetic Knife Block
This magnetic knife block from Musifan doesn’t just do the job of storing your knives, it also looks good on your kitchen countertop or island.
I really like the suspended block design. The wooden block really stands out with the stainless steel base holding it suspended in the air.
The wooden block is made out of Acacia wood, which is a very good-quality hardwood suitable for making kitchen utensils because it repels moisture and is resistant to rot and decay.
The design of the wooden block is not just straight, rectangular and boring like most other magnetic knife blocks out there. The slanted top adds some character and style to it.
It’s a good piece that will look really good and stylish in any kitchen.
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Stainless Steel Wall Magnetic Knife Holder
This knife storage doesn’t scream glamorous or anything in that region, but it’s one of the most minimalistic magnetic storage solutions you can get to organize your kitchen knives (you can get it here).
It will not take up your counter space. You can stick it to the corner of your fridge and store your knives right there.
It’s so minimalistic and non-obstructive. If you’re looking for a knife holder that doesn’t announce itself when you get into the kitchen, this is it.
It comes with screws and a double-sided tape for attaching it to the wall. If you’re using a double-sided tape, make sure the surface you’re attaching it to is very smooth and clean, like a tile surface. If it’s a rough or painted wall, the screws would work better.
Unlike many other knife holders with the same design, this one is made out of stainless steel. It will not rust.
The magnet used in it is also a very strong magnet. So, you can be very sure that it will hold your rather large and heavier knives firm and securely without any risk of falling.
Last but not least, you also get 3 hooks along with it, so you can attach non-magnetic items like a small hand towel, wooden or plastic cookware.
Enoking Knife Storage Block
If you have a large or medium-sized kitchen countertop or island and you have enough space on it to store your knives on a large block, I recommend going for something like this one from Enoking.
The Acacia wood it’s made from looks beautiful on a kitchen countertop. Especially on a kitchen island where you don’t have direct access to hang your knives on wall-mounted magnetic holders. A block like this you can place right on the island top is your best bet.
If you have some beautiful knives you want to have on display in your kitchen, this block will hide them, because it stores the knives inside the removable bristles in the block, not outside it like a magnetic one. But the block itself really looks good.
The 2-tier slanted design is really eye-catching and will look good on any island table. The top tier is for larger knives, while the lower tier is for smaller stick knives.
The brush-like bristles where the knives rest allow you to slide knives in and out easily, and they hold them in place securely.
If you need to clean the block, you can simply pull out the bristles. It comes out just like a large brush. You clean it, let it dry and put it back into the wooden block.
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HOSHANHO Magnetic Knife Block
If you’re going for a countertop / kitchen island block to hold your knives, this one from Pailexin is one of the most eye-catching ones I usually recommend.
I like it because it just looks stunning on its own, on a countertop or island table. It’s made out of stainless steel, both the base and frame. Although there’s an option for a wooden top if you want to go with wood.
It’s magnetic as you can see from the picture above. You attach your knives to it on both sides of the block. You just place the knives against it, oriented the way you want them oriented, and they’ll will stick to it. You can pull them off any time you want.
If you have very good-looking collection of knives you don’t want to hide away in the drawers, and want to display proudly on the kitchen countertops, this block is exactly what you need to do them justice.
The stainless block is available in both black and silver colors. And you can also get a wooden one plus a stainless base if that’s what you prefer.
Drawer Knife Organizer
Some people prefer storing their knives in the kitchen drawer. They don’t want it easily accessible to everyone, or openly displayed on the countertop or island table.
If you feel the same way when it comes to storing knives, then this drawer knife organizer is what you should go for.
This stuff is made out of plastic. It’s not wood or stainless steel. I don’t expect it to be. It’s not designed to take a lot of beating, because it’s meant to live inside a drawer in your kitchen cabinet. But it does look good and sturdy.
The board is designed so that the knives are stored horizontally, sharp end down, so you don’t accidentally cut your hand when you dip your hand into the drawer looking to get something.
The board stays flat in the drawer and there are 2 tiers / levels for storing the knives. The top is for small steak knives, and the bottom is for larger knives up to 9 inches in length.
Just know that if your knives are a little bit thick at the handles, they may not fit very nicely together in the board, and you may have to space them apart a little bit. Maybe give one slot space before slide in another one.
All in all, I think it’s a very good storage solution, especially if your knife collection is not the most glamorous of collections when it comes to looks, or maybe you just don’t want to have knives proudly displayed on the kitchen countertop or on the island table. You can find it here.
Knife Roll Bag
What if you want to travel, maybe you’re a chef, and you want to carry your knives with you for work? Or maybe you want to go camping, a hunting trip or something. Then what you need is a knife roll bag, or carrying case just like the one shown above (you can find it here).
It’s a simple leather or waxed canvas roll bag with pockets for storing each of your knives.
For the average person who cooks only in their kitchen or an outdoor fireplace, you don’t really need one of these. There’s no need for it, because if you’re just using the knives at home, that whole process of storing them in a roll-up bag and taking them out will get old really fast.
The only situation you’d need something like this is if you’re a chef, or you go on outdoor bushcraft adventures. You camp in the wild, you go on hunting trips and so on. For those use cases, these roll bags are exactly what you need to store and protect your knives.
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