Store kitchen knives properly to prolong their sharpness. Knives are very important to food preparation. Thus, it is essential that an organized method of storage is used in the kitchen to make it easy for whoever is cooking. One popular way of storing knives are the traditional knife blocks.

These wooden blocks sit on the counter top and have different slots for various knife types. Some knife sets already come with a block. This storage method keeps knives within easy reach. It is also safer than storing knives in a drawer because the block keeps the blades covered so there is less chance of accidentally cutting oneself.