Knife Holders & Knife Blocks

Chef Knife Holders: What You Need to Know

Knife holders provide several benefits to a commercial kitchen: improving safety, encouraging organization, and protecting the knives themselves. The options range from elegant bamboo wood knife blocks to functional plastic and metal blocks, each with unique benefits and drawbacks over the other materials. We also carry some individual knife holders that are beneficial when you only need a single type of blade in a certain part of the kitchen. We'll go over the different types and materials of knife block holders below to help you choose the optimal block for your needs.

Common Questions About Knife Holders

Who needs a knife holder?

Kitchen knives need to be very sharp to be useful, and this sharpness means they'll present a safety hazard to employees. Even those who are very experienced with these food prep utensils are susceptible to a momentary lapse in concentration, which is why every operator factors safety measures into their process. Knife holders are one way to prevent accidental cuts in a busy kitchen. If your knives simply sit open in a drawer, someone reaching in hastily for a spoon could end up with a serious cut. Any accident of this nature harms more than just the hand of the employee – it slows down production, can invoke legal costs, and damages the relationship between operator and employee.

Everyone needs a safe way to store kitchen knives. We carry both individual kitchen knife holders and knife block holders so every operator can choose one that fits their needs. Kitchens with large selections of knives will need a large multi-unit holder, regardless of material, but if your chefs tend to use only one style of knife in kitchen prep, single knife holders placed around the kitchen might be the best option.

What materials are knife holders made of?

Knife blocks come in wood, metal, and plastic options, all of which protect both users and the knives. Plastic knife holders are the cheapest but least aesthetically valuable. Wooden holders are the most attractive but are more expensive than the others. Metal knife holders last the longest and are the best aesthetic fit in some kitchens.