Knife blocks

So many designs, so many brands, so many options! With such great variety of knife blocks, we can understand that choosing one might not be as easy as it seems. However, let's be honest: it is always better to have a bigger number of options, because this increases your possibilities of finding the right knife block for your kitchen. You can choose a knife block made of  the material, the size, the composition, the brand, and the design that pleases you the most and fits perfectly on your worktop.

A knife block set is a great option for equipping your kitchen with the main knives for preparing all types of meals. Some of the types of kitchen knives included in most knife blocks are the chef knives, paring knives, bread knives, carving knives, and utility knives. Some other bigger knife blocks also include other kitchen utensils such as sharpening steels, carving forks, and kitchen scissors. However, if you already have all the knives and utensils that you need in your kitchen but you don't have a place to store them, we also offer you empty knife blocks of several different sizes. 

Why do you need a knife block?

- Organization: Cooking is a process that requires effectiveness, efficiency, and in some cases, it also requires speed. In order to accomplish all these requirements and succeed in the proper preparation of your meals, you need to have all your utensils always at the reach of your hand. We know how stressful it can be to start looking around the kitchen for the specific knife when you need it the most. This is why a knife block is perfect for every cook. 

The knife block is always there. You can be cutting all types of different ingredients without having to walk around the kitchen to find the right knife for every different ingredient. The knife block lets you have all the knives you need stored in an organized way right in front of you. 

- Decoration: Who doesn't love a kitchen that looks clean, organized, and well-decorated? A knife block is much more than just an accessory to store your favourite kitchen knives; a knife block is also the ideal piece of decoration for your worktop. At MyChefKnives, we have such a vast variety of knife blocks that we are sure you can find the right knife block to match your kitchen's decor.

Different types of knife blocks

In addition to being made from different materials or having different sizes, knife blocks can also vary depending on the way in which you can use them to store your knives. These are the 3 main types of knife blocks that you have in a kitchen:

- Knife block with individual slots: This type of knife block is probably the simplest and most common one in kitchen around the world. These knife blocks have individual slots for each single knife, and some of them have special slots where you can store other accessories such as sharpening steels and kitchen shears.

- Magnetic knife blocks: If you want to innovate and get away from traditional stuff, you will love magnetic knife blocks. As it name suggests, these knife blocks have internal magnets that hold the steel blades of your knives. With this modern type of knife blocks, you are also able to admire the beauty of your knives because they are completely visible. This is advantageous when it comes to choosing the knife that you need because with other types of knife blocks the only thing you can see is the handles, so you don't know which knife you are getting. 

- Universal knife blocks: Simple but convenient. This type of knife blocks is characterised for having an interior made of synthetic interlocking rods that adapt to the different shapes of blades. With universal knife blocks you do not have the constraint of slots that only let you store a specific shape or size of blade. Moreover, the interior of these knife blocks can also be removed to be washed.

So there you have it! Now that you know the different types of knife blocks and why is important to have one in your kitchen, it is up to you to choose the one that pleases you the most. Luckily, we offer you knife blocks made by some of the best brands of the market such as Wusthof, Richardson Sheffield, BergHOFF, and Sabatier. Some are made of wood and others are made of porcelain, some are sold empty and others are sold furnished with knives, some are big and others are small, but the question in the end remains: which will you choose? Go get yours now!