Empty knife block

The empty knife block: a kitchen essential

Your kitchen knives are your most important accessories, enabling you to cut all types of food, from savory to sweet. That's why it's so important to keep them organized and safe. What could be better than a beautiful, empty knife block? You don't have to hide them in a drawer with all the other cutlery. They've got their own place, and you can grab them and put them down in a jiffy! The empty knife block has a different number of slots depending on the model, so all you have to do is choose the one that lets you store your essential knives, such as a paring knife, a chef's knife... It can even become an important design element in your kitchen, giving it character and originality! It's an investment that quickly pays for itself, with increased efficiency and ergonomics over the long term.

The different types of empty knife block in detail:

There are several types of empty block. The most classic is the block with pre-established slots. The slots are already cut into the surface of the block, whether it's made of wood or polymer. Simply insert the blades directly inside, and they'll be protected, leaving only the handles visible for gripping. Your knives won't move around inside! Then there are the universal blocks, with synthetic fibers that lock the knives in place, without giving them a precise location. In fact, that's why they're called "universal": you can insert the knives wherever you like. These fibers are soft and immobilize your blades, without scratching or clashing them. This is a good compromise when you have knives whose blades don't fit into the slotted blocks. Finally, there's the most modern empty knife block: the magnetic block. It's often very visual, thanks to its design and the fact that knives are placed on its surface, revealing the beauty of their blades. This model also has the advantage of being very practical: knives can be inserted and removed very quickly. On this page, we offer you all the models of the empty knife block, with a selection made from the best brands: you'll find, for example, beautiful KAI magnetic blocks, in oak or walnut, as well as trendy Arcos universal knife blocks, or classic Wüsthof blocks... We've even put together a selection of top-of-the-range blocks, perfect for giving as gifts! Discover all the options for your empty knife block, so you'll always have the best of your favorite knives!