Store safely, place within easy reach: Knife blocks from RÖSLE.
Store safely, place within easy reach: Knife blocks from RÖSLE
Knife blocks are the ideal storage place for kitchen knives, as the knife blades can be safely stowed away in them to save space without the blades bumping into each other. And because a cleverly designed knife block can be placed upright or horizontally on the worktop, you always have the right knife to hand, even when space is limited.
The best known are probably the classic wooden knife blocks with six differently sized recesses for kitchen knives of different lengths and blade widths. However, many modern versions of the classic knife block are very different. Read below to find out what is important when buying a knife block.
First steps in choosing a knife block
Kitchen knives are best kept in a knife block, as the blades are protected. Anyone who cooks and bakes frequently will also appreciate the advantage of having everything they need to hand without having to open the drawer first.
It is therefore easy to see why it makes sense to buy a knife block for the kitchen. The question remains as to how knife blocks differ and how to choose the most suitable model for your kitchen.
The first step is to decide whether you want to buy an unequipped or equipped knife block. Do you need to replace your existing knives anyway or are you just starting your first household? Then a knife block that is already equipped with high-quality kitchen knives is a good choice!
However, when buying a fully equipped knife block, make sure that the basic equipment matches your needs. Knife blocks with knife sets that include a chef's knife, a paring knife, a carving knife or a chef's knife as well as a utility knife and a serrated bread knife are a sensible combination for the kitchen.
If you already have enough kitchen knives and only want to replace the knife block, choose an unequipped model. Here, of course, it is important that the knife blocks match the existing equipment. A good knife block has recesses in different sizes so that the knives are held securely without the blade rubbing against the material the knife block is made of. It is an added bonus if there is another recess for storing kitchen shears safely and within easy reach.
Recognizing quality: important features of high-quality knife blocks
Whether equipped or unequipped - knife blocks must be stable and cleanly finished and meet high standards of kitchen hygiene. The classic wooden block has a firm stand and allows easy access to the kitchen knives thanks to its slanted angle. One disadvantage of the solid shape, which is closed at the sides, is that bacteria or moisture can accumulate in the gaps.
However, if you do not want to do without the popular design, make sure that the knives are only placed in it when they are well cleaned and completely dry. High-quality wood or bamboo also have antibacterial properties, which is why the material should also play a role in your choice.
Open knife blocks or knife blocks with a brush insert are an alternative to the closed knife block. The knife block with brush insert is particularly space-saving, the insert can be removed and cleaned or replaced with a new insert if necessary.
An open knife block offers several advantages. The wooden frame with the cut-outs for the kitchen knives stretches like a bridge over a stable surface. As the “bridge” is open at the bottom, the blades do not rub against the material and do not come into contact with crumbs or bacteria. You can also see at a glance which knife is where. And as the open knife blocks offer plenty of space for inspiring material combinations, high-quality and open knife blocks are often particularly beautifully designed.
Other important features that the knife block should fulfill are its stability and non-slip properties as well as the quality of the material and workmanship. 18/10 stainless steel is always a good choice for the kitchen - both for the knife block and for the kitchen knives and cutters themselves. In combination with an insert frame for the knives made from woods such as ash, elm or walnut, the result is a particularly elegant design.
Bold design, high-quality materials: knife blocks from RÖSLE
As easily and safely as a kitchen knife is inserted into the knife block, it should of course also be possible to remove it again. High-quality knife blocks from the MOVE X series by RÖSLE are therefore designed to be flexible in their placement and easy to remove.
With the great material combination of black ash wood or light elm wood and stainless steel as well as its curved holder, a knife block from the MOVE X range is a stylish eye-catcher in the modern kitchen. The openings provide space for six kitchen knives of different sizes as well as kitchen scissors or a sharpening stone.
Thanks to the open shape, the knife blades do not stick to the material and the entire knife block can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Only wood from sustainably managed forests is used in the production of MOVE X in trendy black.
The classic shape of the knife block combined with the positive material and design properties of the MOVE X series can be found in our KNIFE X model. The sturdy and attractive design made of elm wood and stainless steel is also open at the bottom, so that the kitchen knives can be freely suspended but held firmly and securely in the knife block. The generously sized block offers space for up to seven kitchen knives and a pair of scissors. This makes it perfect for storing chef's and Santoku knives, bread and meat knives, vegetable knives, peelers and paring knives.
The MOVE X and KNIFE X series are supplied unequipped, the cut-outs are suitable for all kitchen knives with the usual standard dimensions. You are of course welcome to order your favorite RÖSLE kitchen knives at the same time.
You will find a complete set that includes all the important kitchen knives and a brush knife block in the BASIC LINE series. As a trendy starter series for the young kitchen, the knife block is particularly space-saving and made of black bamboo; the brush insert is made of polypropylene, a highly recyclable plastic that is manufactured without the addition of plasticizers.
Non-slip silicone feet ensure that the knife block is stable. The blades of the accompanying kitchen knives are made from the corrosion-resistant and durable special steel X50CrMoV15, while the handles are made from smooth, hygienic stainless steel. Overall, the BASIC LINE knife block set offers excellent value for money.
In addition to our favorites among the knife blocks, we also have changing products in our range from time to time. You can also view other models by simply entering the term “knife block” in the search bar.
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