Wüsthof 18-inch Magnetic Knife Holder, Walnut

A magnetic knife holder moves knives onto the wall, where every blade stays in view. Wüsthof’s 18-inch holder in walnut has strong magnets beneath a solid wood face, so blades rest against wood and not bare metal.

Depending on blade widths, an 18-inch bar holds a working set of six to eight knives along with kitchen shears. Before installing, use the clear plastic tabs to pull the mounting plate away from the magnet. Mount it near the cutting board with the bracket and screws in the box, out of the steam from the stove. The holder then clicks onto the mounting bracket, which hides the bracket and screws from view.

Customers ask us whether a bar or a block suits them better. A bar keeps knives in sight and lets them air-dry; a block protects edges from bumps and holds more knives. To use a bar safely, set each knife on it spine first and lay the blade flat, then lift it off by the spine. For a metal finish, see the stainless steel magnetic holder. If you prefer to keep knives on the counter, the 17-slot walnut block matches this wood.