knife block

Countertop knife stand

A knife block is a wooden or plastic stand with slots for storing kitchen knives.

The block keeps blades protected and accessible on the counter.

Most hold five to ten knives of varying sizes, with slots angled to prevent dulling: She slid the chef's knife back into the knife block.

kitchen

chef

Professional kitchen leader

cleaver · bread · steak · utility · boning · fillet · serrated · butcher · sharpener · slicing

material

wooden

Made from timber

oak · maple · cherry · teak · beech · stainless steel · plastic · resin · grain · finish

storage

slots

Narrow elongated openings

  • holderOne who possesses
  • standUpright support structure
  • rackFrame for holding items

drawer insert · wall mount · magnetic strip · countertop · compartment · tray · angled · rotating · universal

Categories
Opposites
knife storage method

knife blockdrawer

Sliding furniture compartment

drawer insert · knife sheaths · knife sheath

Family

block, knife, knives, knifing, penknife, pocketknife, carving knife, jackknife, knifer

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G