ResafyWooden Magnetic Knife Block,360° Double Sided Knife Board Universal Knives Holder with Strong Magnet Knife Strip Stand

Pros:Looks goodStableEasy to assembleKnives do not tilt, pivot, or swivelHolds a good quantity of knivesGood valueCons:None so farI have been wanting a magnetic knife holder for years. Unfortunately the strip style knife holders aren’t designed for most “real world” kitchens. I just bought 3 new knives that do not fit my old knife block. And I didn’t want the inconvenience of keeping the new knives in their cardboard sleeves in a drawer. This company has combined form and function to solve my problem. The unit isn’t any larger than most knife blocks and yet it holds more knives. I have eight knives and a pair of kitchen scissors and still have room for at least 3 more knives. Narrow blade knives like paring knives can be mounted side-by-side. As you can see in the photos long knives and wide knives fit well. It is constructed well from quality hardwood. The magnets are strong, but not to the point of you feeling like you are prying the knife off. My small paring knives tend to tilt a little, but I think that is because they aren’t well balanced and isn’t the fault of the holder. I thought that I would have to pull the holder out from the backsplash or rotate it to get knives out, but that isn’t the case. Removing a knife is a one-hand operation. The base does not slide and the holder doesn’t tilt when you remove a knife. It is easy to assemble. Definitely worth the money.Just a couple of points…and I am making them as fyi’s not as complaints. The wood pieces are a bit dusty (not terribly so). I wiped them all down with a rag and a little vegetable oil before assembly. Although the pilot holes for the screws are drilled well, walnut is a very hard wood for screw threads to cut in to. So save yourself a headache (and wrist ache) and lubricate the screws with a bit of beeswax, paraffin, or bar soap before screwing them in.

I would give this 4.5 stars but there's no half stars so I rounded up as I'm overall very happy with the block! It's a very beautiful unique wooden knife block that can hold at least 12 knives of varying sizes and allow for an aesthetically pleasing display especially if you have some beautiful knives to show off! The block is nice and heavy (mine did come of 4 rubber feet on the bottom) and only needs to be held down sometimes when taking off bigger knives (partly because the magnets on the taller blocks are very strong)! The magnets on the wider taller blocks are strong and sturdy and confidently hold up my larger 210-240mm Japanese knives, and heavier western handled knives (ie. 7" Zwilling Santoku). The two smaller/shorter blocks have weaker magnets. For those smaller knives with a larger handle to blade ratio and a heavier western style handle, this may cause less secure holding. I do find I have to place these knives more carefully as they do hold but are more prone to slipping if the block is jostled too much.One drawback is the second tallest block (the one on the end) is narrower and the magnet is not as strong, and can't hold up my 210mm or the heavier Zwilling 7" Santoku. It will hold up lighter knives very well (better than the smallest 2 blocks). Working with Resafy customer service, who I was most impressed with and were very responsive, I received a second block and was able to install 2 of the tallest blocks to accommodate the number of bigger knives I have. As you do have to install the blocks yourself, this allows for a bit of customization (all the wider blocks seems to have the same distance for the pre-drilled holes). I put one of the wider shorter blocks in the back as I find it easier to pull a shorter knife/scissors from that position since our block sits under cupboards. The taller knives are easier to take off from the front.I used 2 taller screws (than the ones provided) for the tall blocks for a more secure fit. I felt the packaging was adequate (mine arrived with padding to protect the blocks) with no damage noticed. I appreciate that the company seems to be listening to customers. The Customer Service agent said they were looking to improve and incorporate feedback and would be coming out with an improved product based on customer reviews. Overall, I'm very happy with the quality and function of the knife block especially for the price and the attentive customer service received!Addition Oct/2022: I was just looking to recommend the knife block to a friend as I still really like it. But just a note that when I bought it in Feb/2022, the price was ~$70-75 CAD. I'm not sure if the price has increased due to supply chain or addition of super strong magnets but I didn't want to mislead anyone with my review in terms of pricing.

Ordered this for my new set of Aikido knives which have a gorgeous wood grain pattern on the blades that I didn’t want hidden in a standard knife block. This holder does require assembly (directions are on the bottom of the box it’s packaged in) but it took only about 5 minutes, I used my drill to install the screws but they do include a Phillips screwdriver.The base has rubber pads that prevent the holder from slipping around on the counter. The assembled holder is nicely balanced so no danger of tipping over. The vertical blocks are magnetic on both sides so they can hold up to 12 knives. The magnets are quite strong and hold all my Aikido knives securely, no sagging or tilting. Cleaning the holder is easy, just wipe down with a damp sponge and dry immediately. To preserve the look of the wood you can use a bit of oil to refresh it.I’m very happy with this purchase. Sturdy, beautiful holder to secure and show off my knives.

The stand itself looks great and holds most of my knives without an issue. As others have stated, the smallest piece doesn't have as strong of a magnet so your smaller knife won't hold as well (see 2nd picture). I had to play with that a few times to ensure it stood up without sliding. Also, be sure to wipe the pieces down right out of the box since they'll be dusty, which is to be expected with natural wood.Overall I'm happy with the product and it's a good value for the price.

I love, love, love this block! No regrets. All but the smallest “tower” on it has strong magnetic power. The tiniest tower holds my smallest knives great on the front side and only so so on the back side. I could never put anything heavier than paring knifes on that one, but that’s fine for me. I happen to have two paring knives. Otherwise the other towers hold my sharpening steel—which is pretty heavy— and my heavy cleaver and every other knife I own without issue. It looks great, takes up less space than my old block, and doesn’t dull the blades like a regular block does when sliding them in and out. These just cling to the wood. Highly recommend!