Knife Blocks & Storage
Knife blocks and storage systems — wooden or polymer blocks, magnetic wall strips and in-drawer inserts — keep commercial kitchen knives organised, protected and safely out of reach of accidental cuts. They’re used everywhere from tight pub kitchen prep counters to larger hotel and restaurant lines, where fast, safe access to the right blade matters under service pressure. The main buying consideration is hygiene: solid wood blocks need proper drying to avoid bacterial growth, while magnetic strips and polymer blocks are easier to keep dishwasher-adjacent and HACCP-compliant.
Key specifications
Knife storage is chosen by format and hygiene. Wooden and polymer blocks, magnetic wall strips and in-drawer inserts each keep blades organised and safely out of the way, but hygiene separates them: solid wood blocks trap moisture in the slots and need thorough drying, while magnetic strips let blades air-dry fully and polymer blocks wipe down easily, making both easier to keep HACCP-compliant. Capacity is the other check — a 6-8 slot block or equivalent strip covers a small pub kitchen’s core set. Used across pubs, hotels, restaurants and prep sections.
Knife Blocks & Storage — FAQs
Is a magnetic knife strip more hygienic than a wooden block?
Magnetic strips are generally easier to keep clean since blades air-dry fully exposed, whereas wooden blocks can trap moisture in the slots, so many commercial kitchens favour strips or polymer blocks for hygiene reasons.
How many knife slots do I need for a small pub kitchen?
A 6-8 slot block or an equivalent length magnetic strip is usually enough for a small pub kitchen running a core chef, bread, paring and utility knife set.