Ten Knife Holders You Can Use To Improve Your Kitchen Storage

If you don’t have a knife holder in your kitchen, your knives will always feel like a nuisance in the kitchen because they never seem to fit in with the rest of the cutlery in the dish rack. A knife holder helps you organize your kitchen to improve its look. You are also always sure about where you will find the right knife for the job at hand which improves safety and efficiency in the kitchen. Your choice of knife holder should be guided by the number of knives and cleavers you have and the storage you currently have in place for them. Whether you like your knives on the countertop, on the wall or in the drawer, this review has something that you can grab and get your knives a perfect home.

While knife holders would take care of storing needs of this sharp equipment, your kitchen requires a little more than that. In case you are struggling to properly store other items that you use regularly while cooking and they end up lying all over the countertop, you can actually hang them on the kitchen shelves, probably using a hook or hanging glue by sugru or similar other brands. This way they would be easily accessible along with keeping your kitchen organized.

On that note, let’s start with the knife holder list:

Laxinis World Universal Stainless Steel Knife Block

If you are looking for something compact that you can place on top of the counter or table and carry with you wherever you go in the kitchen, then this holder will do. It has a classy silver finish that complements the look of both your knives and your kitchen deco. It has universal storage for a wide range of kitchen knives as well as storage for your kitchen scissors so you can keep everything you need for cutting close by. The bottom also has drain holes so you can put the wet knives in and they will come out all dried up and ready for use. Ensure that the blunt edge of the knives face the holder wall when inserting them to prevent ruining the edges and the blades. It is also fitted with a weighted bottom so that knives won’t topple when you fill the holder.

Acacia Wood 15 Slot Kitchen Knife Holder

If you love the look of good old wood varnish better than a silver finish, then what you need is a heavy acacia knife block that can hold both your biggest steak knives and the tiniest bread knives. This block has storage for over a dozen knives with different sizes for different types of knives so everything gets a home. Wooden frames also have the advantage of not ruining your blades when you slide the knives in as is the case with metallic holders. It is heavy and durable, so you can be sure that it will be a dominant feature on your countertop for years. It also has storage for large and small kitchen scissors.

Home Kitchen Magnetic Knife Block

From a distance, this knife holder looks like nothing more than a nicely furnished board but it is actually a magnetic knife holder. Its wooden varnish finishing is meant to complement the other wooden fixtures and tools in your kitchen. It has a stable stand with rubber stoppers that prevent it from skidding across your counter. The catch is that the magnetic grip is on both sides of the large board so you can store your knives, cleavers, brushes, and all the metallic utensils in your kitchen. It has no size and space limitations and it is still movable, unlike mounted magnetic holders which won’t follow you to your prep station.

Universal Acacia Wood Knife Holder

This isn’t the large knife holder that will store all your knives but it can carry five or six knives and doesn’t have the limit of size. It is also packed with bristles which dry the knives when you insert them and also keeps the knives from bending or knocking while inside the holder. It also has a wide base with rubber fittings that prevent it from skidding across the counter so that things don’t slide and fall. The bristles are also removable, so the holder is easy to drain and clean.

Joseph Joseph Drawer Store Knife Organizer

Organizing knives in a drawer can be difficult if you don’t have a designated knife holder which is why this in-drawer holder is so good. It is plastic meaning it is light and quite affordable too. It has drain holes at the bottom which allows you to drain your knives on the countertop after washing them before putting them in the drawer. It can hold up to nine knives, which is more than enough to hold all the knives you need to use in one sitting.

23 Slot Clear Kitchen Knife Holder

A knife block is awesome but not as classy as a glass knife block where you can stock all your cutlery while giving your countertop an amazing look. Unlike your regular bulky knife block, this one is made of bamboo, so you are promoting environmental conservation while also improving the look of your kitchen. Its weight comes from transparent heavy-duty glass blocks that will keep it settled on your counter without skidding off. The block is also bottomless so your knives will still drain effectively. The best part is that the knife slots are angled just like in a knife block so even your longest knives won’t touch the bottom of the block.

Shenzhen Knives X-Large In-Drawer Knife Block

This one is another in-drawer knife holder for those who enjoy the look of polished bamboo fixtures in their kitchen. It has deeper slots for large steak and chef’s knives which tend to protrude in other knife holders. Its slots are also smartly curved out so that your knives won’t knock while in storage. It is also low and flat at the bottom so there is no risk of anything sliding and falling over while in storage.

Poeland Knife Block Kitchen Organizer

Who said a knife holder has to be an old bulky block? What if it was just a light vertical hollow rack high enough to hold your largest cleaver and still cute enough to improve the look of your kitchen. It allows for full ventilation for quick drying and also has storage for scissors. The best part is the drain-tray at the bottom which you can remove and drain in the sink. This rack also has soft stoppers at the bottom that prevent it from scratching your countertop.

RedCall Universal Knife Block

If you are going to arrange your knives and kitchen shears in a classy silver-polished knife block, then nothing would be more convenient than keeping your spoons, whisks, spatula and other utensils right next to it. This knife holder is a whole package that allows you to arrange more stuff close to your prep station than the traditional knife block. It also comes with a wide base to keep things upright regardless of the number of utensils you load in there.

Modern Innovations 16 Inch Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Bar

A magnetic knife bar has to come in at some point and we decided to keep it for last. It allows you to utilize the vertical space in your kitchen which is good for economizing in space and keeping cutlery within an arm’s reach. It is not just a knife holder though, since you can pack anything metallic on there to drain and be available for you when you need to cut.

Do you own any of the knife holders you have seen here? Or maybe something better! Do let us know in the comments below.