Knife Blocks For Countertop Knife Storage

Proper knife storage is an incredibly important step in maintaining a sharp, durable knife edge. Protect your investment with countertop knife blocks from Williams Sonoma. Choose from traditional wood or magnetic blocks to store your knives and related tools for easy access.

Wooden Knife Storage Blocks

The classic knife storage block is crafted of materials like sustainably harvested bamboo, dark walnut wood, bright acacia wood or American-harvested cherry wood. The wood surface is typically laminated to keep it free of scratches and knicks and looking its best for many years of use. They also feature rubber feet for stability.

Most of the knife blocks in this collection are made by Shun to store Shun cutlery sets and feature anywhere from six to 23 slots. They're designed to hold knives of all sizes, including small three-inch paring knives and large utility knives. Most also include spots for extras like a honing steel for sharpening your blades and a pair of kitchen shears for trimming meats, cutting herbs and other miscellaneous kitchen prep tasks. Several can also store a full set of six steak knives.

Wood Wusthof blocks are also available to store and display your Wusthof cutlery collection. Many offer the same features, like slots for knives of various sizes, knife sharpeners and kitchen shears. These durable wood blocks make a beautiful decor statement on any kitchen countertop.

Magnetic Knife Storage Blocks

If you're looking for something a little different, Zwilling J.A. Henckels and Schmidt Brothers offer magnetic blocks for countertop knife storage. These wooden blocks feature magnets embedded inside that keep the knives in place, so all you'll see is the wood grain. The smaller styles hold four to six knives and the larger ones feature space-saving two-sided designs to accommodate up to 18 blades. If you like the idea but have minimal counter space, you can also browse for magnetic knife bars to install on the wall near your cooktop.

Shop for knife blocks at Williams Sonoma to help you properly store your knives and related tools. Choose from a variety of classic wood blocks crafted of premium walnut or acacia. If you want something a little more unique, upgrade to magnetic blocks with strong magnets to keep your knives in place. Add these storage solutions to your kitchen countertops for easy access to your prep tools.