There are several different kitchen knife storage options that you can choose from to keep your knives sharp and clean when you’re not using them. Here are six of the most common knife storage solutions:
1. Edge guards: Using individual edge guards—which are plastic sheaths that go over the blades of your knives—is a great way to store your knives in the cutlery drawer while preventing injury. Edge guards also prevent your blades from dulling.
2. Knife blocks: A knife block is a wooden block with individual slots carved into it for different knife types. A universal knife block will typically include slots to fit a paring knife, steak knife, sharpening rods, bread knife, chef’s knife, a meat cleaver, and kitchen shears. This countertop storage option is typically made of wood, but there are also glass knife blocks and options with rubber or plastic rods that you can use to sharpen your kitchen tools.
3. Drawer knife blocks: Drawer knife blocks or knife bars fit into your kitchen drawers, with individual slots for your knife blades. Knife organizer drawer inserts are great for keeping your knives organized, protected, and out of sight.
4. Leather knife rolls: Leather knife rolls is a storage accessory made from leather, featuring slots to fit various knife sizes. A leather knife roll protects the blades of your kitchen knives and easily rolls up for drawer storage. It is a popular choice for professional chefs to store and transport their knife sets to work.
5. Magnetic knife strip: A magnetic knife holder is a practical option for saving counter space in your kitchen. These strips mount on your wall to provide your set of knives with a magnetic surface to which they can stick. Install magnetic strips on the wall above your kitchen workspace, and your knives will hold against the wall in a flat row.
6. Magnetic Knife Holder: This storage option is similar to a standard knife holder with a base, but without the slots. The knives stick to the side of the magnetized block, which means that the blade is less likely to be damaged as it moves in and out of the slots.
