Victorinox 9-Slot Knife Block

A knife stored loose in a drawer knocks against other tools, which chips and rolls its edge. The Victorinox 9-slot knife block gives each knife its own slot on the counter, close at hand while you cook.

It holds seven knives, a sharpening steel and a pair of kitchen shears. That is enough for a full kitchen kit, such as a chef’s knife, a bread knife, a slicer, a boning knife and paring knives, along with a Victorinox 10-inch honing steel and Victorinox utility shears.

Slide each knife in spine first so the edge does not drag against the slot, and make sure knives are dry before storing them.

A block on the counter also keeps knives at hand for the cook and out of the drawer where children reach.

For a set that comes with its knives, see the Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-Piece Block Set. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains the knives a block usually holds.