We're always on the lookout for a good knife storage solution, and this brass knife keeper is our current crush. Put it in the category of gorgeous, modern, and pricey.
This isn't just a pretty holder, though. We really like its practicality. The lid is made out of wood, to hold the knives securely without nicking them up, but the interior of the holder is hollow. Unlike a butcher block knife holder, this allows the knives to dry thoroughly; there's plenty of airflow around them at all times.
• Find it: Brass Knife Keeper, $300 at Mjölk
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Wow, someone make that out of wood and charge $30 for it.
P.S. Wonder if that's a Watanabe nikiri?
Knife bar > Knife block
IMO
I just got this from airmiles, and I'm quite pleased with it so far. Plus, it doesn't take much space up on the counter. Bodum bistro knife block
I like the one above, but wow what a price tag. I'll stick with my free one.
Thought your European readers would like to know that we now have these in stock at raw dice and whilst agree they are somewhat pricey - you can pay same for good wood block knife holders. Remember though these are solid brass and present more as art work than just practical knife holding.