Kyocera Universal Round Knife Block, Stainless Steel

Knife collections come in mixed shapes, and the fixed slots of a traditional block do not always fit them. This stainless steel version of Kyocera’s Universal Knife Block replaces fixed slots with a slotted top that holds knives of varied widths wherever they are placed, from a slim paring knife to a broad nakiri. Kyocera puts the capacity at six to eight knives.

Its stainless exterior suits kitchens with steel appliances and wipes clean easily. The compact round footprint leaves the counter open, and the slotted top protects edges as knives go in and come out, which matters with ceramic blades that chip on hard contact. The top lifts out for cleaning.

Knife Merchant is an authorized Kyocera dealer, a question customers raise before ordering. The block ships from Kyocera’s authorized supply.

Stainless or Soft-Touch?

The black Soft-Touch Universal Knife Block has the same slotted top with a soft-touch black exterior. Either one holds the Innovation Black 2-Piece Set with room to spare for the knives you add later.