9-Slot Black Knife Block

The aluminum base gives it a solid, hefty feel that keeps everything stable while I’m grabbing a knife mid-cook. All eight slots plus the steel hole mean my whole set finally has a dedicated home on the counter, and the black finish hides smudges well.

Fits my chef’s knife and my paring knife perfectly with room left for the honing steel—the aluminum base keeps it steady on the counter.

I was pleasantly surprised by how sturdy the aluminum base feels—it keeps the block perfectly stable on my counter even when I pull out the largest chef's knife. The slots are spaced well enough that the knives don't clank against each other, which protects the blades.