Bamboo Knife Storage Block, 20 Slot

I recently picked up the Cook N Home Bamboo Knife Storage Block, and it's been a fantastic addition to my kitchen. This 20-slot universal knife holder is not just a functional tool for storing knives; it's a stylish and practical piece that enhances the overall look and organization of my countertop. The capacity of this knife block is impressive. With 20 slots, it offers ample space for a variety of knives, from small paring knives to larger chef's knives and even scissors or a sharpening rod. This versatility is a significant advantage, as it allows me to keep all my essential cutting tools in one convenient location, neatly organized and easily accessible. The bamboo construction of the knife block is a standout feature. Not only is bamboo a sustainable and eco-friendly material, but it also brings a natural, elegant aesthetic to my kitchen. The block is sturdy and well-crafted, with a smooth finish that feels premium and looks great on the countertop. One of the aspects I appreciate most about this knife block is its universal design. Unlike some knife blocks that are tailored to specific sets, this one accommodates a wide range of knife brands and sizes. This flexibility is ideal, as it allows me to use knives I've collected over the years, regardless of their brand or shape. The Cook N Home Bamboo Knife Block is also incredibly easy to clean and maintain. The bamboo doesn't easily stain or retain odors, ensuring that it stays hygienic and presentable over time. The simplicity of wiping it down with a damp cloth is a convenience I value. The size and footprint of the block are well-balanced. It's large enough to hold a substantial number of knives but doesn't take up excessive space on my countertop. This efficient use of space is crucial in my kitchen, where counter real estate is valuable. TL;DR: The Cook N Home Bamboo Knife Storage Block is a superb choice for anyone looking to organize and store their knives in style. Its large capacity, sustainable bamboo construction, universal design, and ease of maintenance make it an essential addition to any kitchen. It's a practical, elegant, and eco-friendly solution for keeping knives neatly organized and easily accessible.

This product is made from 100% real Bamboo. Even though I read through the negative reviews from people who have no idea what they are talking about I decided to buy one. Bamboo grows as a hollow round tube. It is sliced into slats that are approximately 1/8" wide and can be as long as the Bamboo stalk is (generally about 12"). Once you have a stack of these slats they are then glued together to make boards, planks or in this case a block. Bamboo can be glued together either vertically or horizontally each of these two techniques will give the end product a completely different look. (Vertical grained glue ups have very little grain and present a very linear appearance, meanwhile Horizontal glue ups show much more grain and that little Bamboo detail (little ziggly lines) that we all recognize as bamboo). This particular product is made by gluing the Bamboo vertically. You can clearly see this in the product as it appears to be made up of tiny strips. Some people are mistakenly stating that the product is made from veneer. This is false as veneer is paper thin sheets of wood. Hardwood trees can be cut into boards or planks as they are solid inside. The cutting mill simply decides what cuts are the most efficient (get the most linear feet out of that particular tree) and then a trunk is milled or re-sawed to make the boards. This of course can n ot be done with Bamboo as it is once again hollow in the middle. So let's look at the actual product. Size 9" at the tallest point 10" long (across the bottom) 4 7/8" wide Slots 3.5" at the top of unit 2x 2" wide on left 2x 1 1/2" on the right 1 1/2" on left 1 1/4" on the right 2x 1" towards the bottom 1 1/4" by 1/2" slot for scissors 8x steak knife slots are approx. 7/8" wide All slots go all the way through the block and are open at the bottom. Workmanship Very good overall, I did notice that a few slots have some rough spots where the slot was machined but they did not take the time to sand it down properly. Not a big deal does not effect its ability to hold knives. Overall I am giving the product 5 stars. The main reason is value. A solid wood block that is well built and costs under $20! Yes better blocks are available but cost much more. As a side note to those people who complain that their knives don't fit, that's not the blocks fault, it's theirs for not measuring before buying. This for me was a very good purchase at a ridiculously great deal. (Under $20 with Prime shipping).

Super great

Prior to getting this, I had a perfectly good knife block that came with a set of midgrade kitchen knives (maybe Faberware?) that we had received as a wedding gift, and then I kept the "good" knives (a mixture of Henckels and Wusthof) in a drawer, covered with home-made card stock blade protectors. Ghetto, but effective. Also in the 'good knife' drawer I kept my 4 steak knives (Chicago cutlery Metropolitans). This was the situation for many years until one day I decided I wanted 4 more steak knives in case we had dinner guests. With 8 steak knives in the good knife drawer, it suddenly became a real hassle to find a paring knife. I needed a block that would hold my 8 steak knives - and this one looked to be a good fit. It arrived well boxed, and the quality is certainly good enough for my low standards. My steak knives fit perfectly in the slots. My honing steel fits in the top left. My cleaver fits in the top right. The only thing that is stupid about the knife slots is that my kitchen shears fit in the bottom center hole, but then the handles block the bottom left and right slots. Dumb. Move the shears slot to one side. Minor, but annoying. Still plenty of room for my 2 chef's knives, boning knife, bread knives and paring knife. Looks attractive on the counter. I'm calling it a win.

Great item! Got all my loose knives out of the drawer. Very helpful.

Replacing older knife holder

There seems to be a question of this block's constuction: is it solid bamboo or is it a veneer? The answer is "both." Bamboo, a hollow, cylindrical plant with long, longitudinal fibers, does not grow with a 6" x 6" cross section, such as would be necessary to build this block. Instead, pieces of bamboo are glued and pressed together to make the block. Then, to make a uniform and attractive pattern, the top layer of the block is covered with thick, milled-together pieces of bamboo. Also, I took a couple of pictures of my longest knife and honing steel, which tested the deepest slots in the block. My honing steel is a a Wusthof 10". In the photo, you can see it is contained inside its slot by about 1mm. Any longer, and it would protrude out the back. I also placed a Wusthof Ikon 9" bread knife in the deepest knife slot (except for the cleaver slot), and it fit perfectly there. But, I wouldn't recommend going any longer than 9"; even 1" longer and I think the knife would poke out. All in all, it is a solid, attractive knife block with a lot of deep slots, at a great price.

First off, this wasn't very expensive for what it is so I didn't have high expectations. I have a very nice set of Chicago cutlery that I just purchased and didn't want to just stuff everything in a drawer to rarely be used. So I though or buying a knife storage block and bought this one. I'm very pleased with my choice. It is well made and stores ALL of my knives, even had a spot left I could put my special Calphalon knife in as well. I use that knife for just about everything but am always nervous about reaching in the drawer and slicing my hand getting it out. I keep my knives razor sharp so this block is going to be so handy. The knives slide in and out without catching on anything. I think this block is going to be perfect for what I need and looks very nice on my counter in our new kitchen. Unless you want to spend big bucks and purchase a high end block, this one will do the trick. Very happy with it.

Muito legal, prático e bonito. Embora seja de bambu é muito resistente e sólido. Tive que apenas fazer uma adaptação para minhas facas de churrasco que são mais largas mas mesmo assim merece as 5 estrelas.

great all knives fit

Sturdy, looks great, and fits every knife I have. A good variety of slot widths and one slot you could use for a honing steel, instead of a knife. Altogether a great purchase.

Muy practico, llego sin ningun daño, muy bonito y caben perfectamente los cuchillos

Bad product out of the box slots are not smooth bad grooving which indicates no inception at production Not worth 30 bucks