The Best Knife Storage (Review) in 2020

This heavy-duty wall mounted knife block is easily the best magnetic knife holder on the market, thanks to its simple design, easy installation and fantastic aesthetics. You can use this to organize multiple spots in your kitchen, too as anything that is made from a magnetic metal will be able to attach to this knife holder – including scissors and sharpeners too.

This option from Modern Innovations is available at a fantastic price and covers the neodymium magnet with a flawless stainless-steel covering. This makes the magnetic knife holder both beautiful to look at and safe to use regularly with your kitchen knives and utensils.

If you have a wide range of knives that you want to keep in mint condition, then this is definitely the knife block for you. Made from a gorgeous, high-quality bamboo wood, this item is a little wider than some other options but should fit into any drawer thanks to its compact depth. The carved nooks are perfect for securely holding and safely retrieving your knives while the designers have even considered a space for your knife sharpener.

This is one of the best rated knife blocks on the market today, with an astonishing 90% of buyers giving this option 5 stars for style, convenience and quality. While it is a touch more expensive than other choice, it’s still an affordable option that provides great value for money.

Slimmer but cheaper, the Pure Bamboo in-drawer knife block from Bellemain is a great option for those who don’t need the extra space for accessories but still see the appeal of having a wide selection of knives. The wave-like design of this item is sure to keep you smiling whenever you put your knives away, with this in-drawer knife holder.

As mentioned by Bellemain themselves, this is a great choice for busy homes that need a little extra security for kids and vulnerable people. Keeping your standard knives in this block, in your drawer ensures that accidents are extremely unlikely to happen- all while keeping your knives safe from excess moisture that can be found in upright options.

Made from wood, with a bamboo veneer, this knife block is perfect for those who want to keep their knives close to hand while cooking but have far too many to opt for a simple bar (or even multiple bars). This is a rather large choice that might take up a bit of room on the countertop – but for those who are very interested in their cooking, we’re sure finding the right kitchen space won’t be difficult for you.

Being able to hold up to 20 knives at once, with wide extra wide slots to ensure your knives aren’t prematurely worn against the sides, this option from Shenzhen Knives has proven to be extremely popular with buyers.

Our first fully upright type of knife block is a fantastic choice for cooks who need a more customizable knife holder. Being able to fit any shape or size of knife into the moveable slots makes this a fantastic, unique choice that buyers have fallen in love with. Simply slot your knife or utensil into the patented double-deck system to put your knife away- no more struggling with trying to find the best place to put your knife!

As well as being simple and stylish, the design of this knife holder has air vents at the base, in order to ensure that your knives will never suffer with mold or rust. This is topped off with a detachable top insert, making this one of the easiest knife blocks to clean.

If you find that the majority of in-drawer knife blocks simply don’t have the depth you require for your knives (such as any santoku or chef’s knives you might prefer), then this option from Shenzhen Knives could be a fantastic alternative for you. With a greater depth of 2 inches, your knives will comfortable fit in one of the 15 available slots with ease.

Made from solid bamboo, this knife holder also looks fantastic, with a wave design that is easy to clean and nice to look at. The slots themselves are a little wider than most options and the added length means that even your boning or bread knives can easily find their place with this item.

A large choice with a huge 20 slots, this option from Henckels is a great choice for those who want every option catered for and a plenty of room to do so. That does mean that the kitchen space that needs to be dedicated to this knife block will need to be a touch larger. However, as above, we’re sure that those who love to spend time in their kitchen won’t mind losing a little extra countertop.

This is an item that large, bold and beautiful. The hardwood design is simplistic and perfect to fit any modern or traditional kitchen alike, while the extra weight ensures complete stability during use.

Being both simple and fantastically complex, this see-through knife holder makes storing your knives so much easier. If your knives all have the same handle with different types, this knife block will help you source the right choice, each and every time, as you can see what you need from the start.

Made with the same, patented double-deck system as our previous KitchenDao entry, this item is super easy to slot any size knife into place without a fuss. It also has a weighted bottom that ensures complete stability and has the same vents at the base to stop rust and mold from getting to your knives.

An item with plenty of slots to make up for yourself and lots of added features to improve upon an already fantastic product, the Universal Knife Block from Kitchen Seven can store up to 16 items at once. With no predetermined holes for your knife storage, you simply press your knives into the plastic rods, and they cushion your blade to protect it, as it enters.

This means you can store anything from scissors to paring knives in this block without issue – although you won’t need a dedicated space to put your knife sharpener, as this item comes with two already built in to the sides. Made of tungsten steel, these will help keep your knives sharper for even longer.

Another solid item that is great for family households that require a little extra security but don’t want to sacrifice a little aesthetic pleasantness. This in-drawer knife block from Cook N Home is made from Bamboo and is fantastically solid, while still being perfectly hygienic and buffed to a satin touch.

This is the deepest option yet at 3 inches, however this means that this item is only really suitable for those who have deeper drawers, as anything slimmer will likely catch or get in the way. There are up to 11 slots here, meaning you still get some great versatility and this options comes at a great price, too.

Another option from Cook N Home and, again, made out of solid bamboo for a durable yet hygienic storage space for your knives. This angled storage block for knives has up to 19 slots and can fit knives with a total depth of up to 9 inches. With an added slot for a sharpener or your scissors, this block will meet every beginner’s need.

Simple, cheap and very effective, we think that this option is a great choice for anyone starting out on their culinary journey who is looking for a quality item without paying over the odds.

A great, simple and sleek design hides the handy slot selection in this small but mighty choice from Hiware. Designed with a similar system to the KitchenDao choices above, these slots will fit almost any size item in any place without having to fiddle around. Unfortunately, however, it is considerably smaller than its counterpart and thus has fallen down the list a little.

That said, this is still an excellent selection as it is easy to clean, with a removable bottom and the stainless-steel case can easily be wiped clean from the outside. The cherry on top here is the lifetime guarantee – if you aren’t completely happy with your purchase, simply let Hiware know and they will offer a replacement or a refund.

Combining the angle choices with the flexibility of being able to place your knives wherever you so choose, this is a compact option that can happily fit in smaller kitchens without issue. Designed for new homes, this knife block simply uses the same slide-in method that protects your knives blades as our 9th choice.

There are two tiers here, both filled with flexible plastic rods which work around your utensils to ensure you can anything you like in your easy-access knife holder. Better yet, the patented flex-rods are removable and dishwasher safe- making clean-up all the easier.

Made from acacia wood, this is a heavy-duty option that looks amazing in traditional and rustic kitchens. The 17 slots give enough versatility to meet the needs of the everyday cook while the extra wide slots ensure that your knives won’t find themselves dulling on the sides, as you replace and remove your utensils.

Customers especially love the depth, as this item can fit blades as long as 12 inches- much longer than many of its competitors – as well as how well-made and high-quality this option is.

Combining the attraction of the magnetic knife holder with the upright options, this slimline countertop knife block is great if you want the aesthetics of a wall-mounted option but don’t have the wall to mount your knives on to.

Made of bamboo for added hygiene and incredibly easy to clean (simply wipe down the surface), this is a popular option with buyers as it can simple slide into smaller spaces on the countertop. There’s also a moneyback guarantee here, for your peace of mind. If you aren’t happy, simply send the item back and receive a refund.