Stainless Steel Knife Racks from Edlund

I am still looking for a better storage solution for my knives; they are currently knocking about in a drawer. The drawer is an awkward size and I am not yet sure if it will hold an in-drawer knife rack. I don't want to give up counter space for a block, and magnetic knife racks scare me just a little bit. So I was intrigued to see these stainless steel knife racks from restaurant supply company Edlund.

I recently saw this line of professional-quality restaurant supplies over at Remodelista, and I was curious to know what you readers thought of this sort of knife storage solution.

This thing looks like it's built to last, and there's no danger of accidentally cutting yourself on a knife while grabbing it. It's definitely built for a restaurant kitchen; it's not super pretty or anything. What do you think? Do you like this kind of knife storage? Do you have a better option for your own knives?

• Find out more: Edlund Knife Racks

• Buy it: Wall Mount Stainless Steel Knife Holder, $70 at Tundra Solutions

(Images: Edlund and Tundra Specialties)

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I bought an amazing set of 7 knives for 10€ (90% off!!!!!!!) but they came without a block and are now in a drawer with other utensils. I'm always thinking about how easily I could cut myself while getting the zester or whatever and, at the same time, how they could be damaged from the constant knocking with other stuff. I need to find something like this.

Gracia

posted by xieta on April 3rd 2009 at 10:37am
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They sell these knife rocks at Bowery Kitchen Supplies at the Chelsea Market in NYC.

posted by margery on April 3rd 2009 at 10:48am
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I like this! Do you attach it to the wall?

posted by maggie (p/c) on April 3rd 2009 at 10:59am
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oh, clearly, it's in the name. Sorry, need more caffeine.

posted by maggie (p/c) on April 3rd 2009 at 10:59am
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i have one. i got it off ebay. I love it because it can hold my knives and then my husbands knives too (yes we have our favourites)
i was thinking of making a wood box to cover it in wood like this one but i still haven't got down to doing it.

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/edlund-klc-994-locking-knife-cabinet-with-integrated-kr-699-knife-rack/333KLC994.html

posted by missmay on April 3rd 2009 at 4:14pm
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I actually got this as a gift a couple years ago:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=13749337&RN=395&

I didn't think I'd like it at first, but it's actually held up great, keeps my knives in good working order, and is great for all my mismatched/different sized knives.

posted by lebennett on April 5th 2009 at 10:30am
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my friend has a small block that mounts underneath the cabinet that seems to work pretty well. it swivels, too!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000631ZH

posted by dianac on April 5th 2009 at 4:09pm
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