The Best Knife Rolls & Bags (Review) in 2020

Handcrafted from sturdy bull calf leather, with high-quality stitching and two secure, vintage-style buckles for ultimate safety, the Mr. Mission Possible by Aaron Leather Goods is the best knife bag, period. This handsome knife roll stores 10 kitchen knives, accessories and utensils such as scissors, knife sharpener and other kitchen tools. There are also 4 additional slots for medium knives and tools, so plenty of space both for professional chefs and amateur cooking enthusiasts.

If you need a super-durable and roomy chef knife bag but with a more modern design, check out Noble Home & Chef’s bag. Made of extremely durable ballistic nylon and leather accents plus padded for extra protection, this bag is safe and secure as they come. It’s also super-spacey – with 21 slots for kitchen tools, including 20 regular knife slots and 1 meat cleaver slot, as well as an additional tool pouch, tablet pouch or notebook pouch, this knife bag stores everything a cook or a chef might need.

Another great knife pouch by Noble Home & Chef, but this one in the sprawling form, the Knife Roll Bag with 14 Slots has everything a chef or a cooking enthusiast needs. It’s made of 600 Denier Canvas (tough polyester), so it’s sturdy and durable yet affordable. There are 15 slots in total, with 10 regular slots for knives, a large one for a meat cleaver or scissors, and extra 4 for utensils.

Beautiful, practical and durable, the Dalstrong Nomad Knife Roll is one of the best knife rolls around. Made from water and dirt repellent hard waxed canvas and soft Brazillian leather, plus custom-molded Dalstrong zippers and fasteners, this knife roll is not only long-lasting (it should last for years if used and cleaned correctly), but secure and gorgeous too. There are 10 knife pockets that hold knives up to 15-inches long, 3 small pockets for pens and sharpies, 1 interior zip-closure pocket for recipes or keys and 1 quick-access rear pocket for thermometers, note pads, etc.

Lightweight yet super-durable, the Chef Sac’s knife bag is perfect for chefs on the go. It’s made from tough ballistic nylon canvas, with double stitching construction, so it’s guaranteed to withstand years of daily use. As for its capacity, it’s great as it can fit an entire arsenal of kitchen tools and equipment. There is enough space for 21 knives up to 18-inch in length, plus additional slots for honing rods and pens. There’s also a zippered pouch for extra accessories and tools, such as a tablet, recipe book, notebook, phone and a charger, even a cutting board!

Importantly, the Chef Sac sling bag is also easy to carry – it’s lightweight and comes with an adjustable shoulder strap to sling carry comfortably. It’s also aesthetically pleasing – simple and modern, perfect for both professionals and students.

For a quality knife pouch that won’t break the bank, take a look at the Messermeister’s Knife Roll with 8 pockets. Crafted with 600-denier polyester fabric that is luggage-grade laminated and water-resistant, this chef knife roll is durable and guaranteed to last for years. It has 8 pockets which are all elasticized and can hold knives up to 18-inch long, plus 1 culinary tool pocket, 1 large pouch and 3 small ones for pens and pencils.

If you’re looking for an affordable and compact chef knife case, the Ergo Chef’s 5-pocket model is a great option. With a simple and convenient design, this case is a fantastic way for beginners to hold and secure their knives when traveling. The bag comes with 5 elastic knife pockets and no additional pouches or slots. While the super-simplistic design may be a minus for some, it’s a plus for others, especially beginners who may not need dozens of extra pouches that just complicate things and make finding the right kitchen tool more time-consuming.

The Everpride’s chef knife roll is a waxed canvas knife roll with 10 convenient pockets. It’s durable, reasonably priced, quick and easy to use and comfortable to wear, making it one of the best medium-sized knife rolls on the market. Besides 10 regular knife slots, the bag also has 3 small pockets for sharpeners, tasting spoons and other smaller kitchen gadgets. There is also a small inner zipper pocket for your recipes and business cards. Because it has a rollout design, the bag is also incredibly convenient to use.

Another great knife roll bag by Everpride, but this one with a whopping 20 pockets. Made from extra-durable PVC reinforced polyester, the bag is pretty much guaranteed to last a very long time. It sports 20 knife pockets that can accommodate knives up to 20.5-inches in length, plus a zipper compartment for extra storage. There are also 3 inner zippers for better organization, so despite a large number of tools it can carry, the bag is easy and pretty convenient to use.

Looking for a simple and lightweight chef knife bag that is also extremely durable? Look no further than Noble Home & Chef’s 6 pocket knife roll bag. Constructed from 600 Denier canvas and padded for extra protection, this roll bag should be able to withstand many years of use and abuse with no issues. It comes with 5 standard knife pockets which can hold knives up to 18-inches long, plus a slot for a knife sharpening steel. There are also 3 extra slots for kitchen utensils such as tasting spoons.

If you need a sturdy, comfortable and budget-friendly knife bag, you turn to Everpride. This model features 14 pockets in total – 11 standard Western or Japanese chef knives and 3 small pockets for tasting spoons and other smaller tools. But that’s not all – the bag also features a place for a honing steel, one mesh meat cleaver pouch, extra room for paring knives or scissors, and even 2 Everpride knife guards, 6” and 8” (included with the bag!). As for the build materials, 600D polyester fabric with PVC backing will keep your tools safe and sound no matter where you’re going.

Super-compact and convenient, the Hersent Chef Knife Roll Bag with 4 slots is perfect for cooks on the go. With 4 knife pockets, you can take your most important kitchen tools, including a carving, paring or a standard chef knife, even scissors or some other tool. The bag roll holds knives up to 16” in length and can store smaller kitchen tools if needed (such as a knife sharpener), if you roll them into a protective paper before placing them in the pocket next to scissors.

If you’re after a quality, simple knife roll bag, check out Shun’s Knife Roll with 8 pockets. Although really compact when rolled up, the bag offers a generous amount of space for culinary tools and accessories. With 8 standard pockets for kitchen knives, plus three small slots for your accessories, as well as a large mesh compartment for recipes, notebooks and other needed items, the bag holds pretty much anything a professional cook or a culinary enthusiast needs on the go.

Another Everpride’s chef knife roll bag, this one with 10 knife pockets and a comfortable shoulder strap for convenient traveling. The 10 slots can hold Japanese or Western knives up to 18” long, but there is also a zip-up compartment for various accessories, such as recipes, a smartphone, pencils, business cards, and so on. Although it offers quite a bit of space for kitchen tools, the bag is very compact when rolled up as it forms into a tight, handsome bag.

For a quality leather knife bag that won’t break the bank, check out Becken Leather Co. Chef Knife Roll Bag. This durable, stylish and secure bag is made from water-resistant waxed canvas and leather buckles which make it look like it’s mostly made from leather. There are 10 knife pockets which can hold knives long up to 17-inches, and there is also a zipper compartment for your sharpeners, pencils, recipes and other small items and accessories.