Wusthof 22-Slot Bamboo Knife Storage Block

Product Description The Wusthof 22-slot knife block is made of bamboo that is a richly grained wood that is known for its durability. The knife block safely stores each knife in a convient storage location. Amazon.com Wusthöf knives represent a significant investment and deserve the best storage possible. This heavy, stable storage block is made of laminated bamboo, richly finished to bring out the natural variations in tone of this natural material. The block generously features 22 slots, 14 of which are positioned horizontally, which keeps pressure off the blade edges. The remaining 8 slots are vertical and are intended for steak knives. A variety of slot widths and shapes accommodates a sharpening steel, shears, and thick-bladed knives, as long as the blades are 8 inches or under in length. To clean, simply wipe with a damp sponge. Wusthöf covers the bamboo block with a lifetime warranty. A member of the grass family, bamboo looks and feels remarkably like wood. Yet it grows so quickly that it has become popular as a renewable replacement for slower-growing trees. Harder even than maple, bamboo makes excellent cutting boards, kitchen utensils, flooring and counter tops. Tough, non-porous, and attractive, bamboo products will be appearing more and more often in this fast changing world. --Ann Bieri

• 22-slot knife block designed to protects fine Wusth¿f cutlery
• Made of richly finished bamboo, a fast-growing, renewable resource
• Horizontal slots keep pressure off sharp knife edges
• Room for 8 steak knives; specially shaped slots for varied knives and shears
• Heavy and stable; wipe clean by hand; lifetime warranty