Keep your kitchen knives beautifully organized with the Shun Cutlery 11-Slot Bamboo Knife Block. This kitchen knife block is made from bamboo, one of the worlds most renewable resources. Its attractive, easy to clean and stain resistant. Just wipe it down occasionally with a damp cloth to keep it clean. The natural harness of the bamboo helps it resist knife marks and retain its handsome appearance even under consistent use. It can accommodate up to 9 knives in three 2" slots, one 2.5" slot, one 2.3" slot, one 1.5" slot, and three 1.4" slots plus a honing steel and pair of shears. In Japan, the blade is more than a tool ? its a tradition. Housed in Seki City, the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry, Shun Fine Cutlery is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition. Each knife is handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty. We also leverage modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide Shun quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.
Shun knives are a significant investment in superb craftsmanship and deserve the best storage possible. This bamboo block features 11 slots positioned horizontally, which keeps pressure off the extremely fine edges of Shun blades. The variety of slot sizes ensures all your Shun cutlery can be accommodated, from that large cleaver or santoku to small parers. Theres even a hole for a sharpening steel and a lower opening for kitchen or poultry shears. Stable on its nonslip feet, the block is finished with a clear water-resistant finish that can be wiped clean.
Bamboo, a grass, grows so quickly that it has become popular as a renewable replacement for slow-growing trees. Harder even than maple, bamboo makes excellent cutting boards, kitchen utensils, flooring and counter tops. Add in the attractive, natural variations in color and its tough, non-porous quality, and bamboo is clearly an excellent choice for products for the modern home. --Ann Bieri