HOSHANHO Magnetic Knife Block Thickened Acacia Wood Kitchen Knife Holder Stand with Strong Magnets Multifunctional Double Side Knife

This is the first magnetic knife block I've ever bought and I am liking it. The knives are held in place by some very strong magnets. I find the only realistic way to remove them is to pull them up, (as if I was drawing the blade from a sheath) at least until I get the blade off a few of the magnets, and the hold is reduced. The knife block itself is very nice and sturdy. I have had no problems with using knives from both sides, as there is more than enough room for me to grab the handles. Plus, the weight of the knife block keeps it from moving or wobbling during use. The wood seems very water resistant; we keep the block next to the sink and place our wet knives on it. Cleaning it has been a breeze so far by just wiping it down with a rag; it isn't really ever dirty so we don't use soap. The wood is of a nice quality, I did put a little oil on it before using it the first time, just for added moisture protection, I don't really think it was a necessity though. It is wood though, and I promptly scratched the surface, with my chef knife, while deciding how I wanted to set it up. More specifically, while I was figuring the best way to pull the blade off the block, I tipped it over. On the upside, the wood isn't just some laminate, so unless you get close you would never know it is there. I could have taken sand paper to it but it was already difficult to see. If you're looking for a functional, heavy, and nice looking knife block this is a really good one. Read more

The block is small which makes it convenient for my limited counter space. It was easy to put together and it's pretty light and easy to move around. The sharpener is nothing to write home about, but it does work. I find it unlikely that anyone will be storing this in a place that it'll be convenient to get to and so you probably won't be using the sharpener much, but it's there if you need it. The magnets are nice and strong and hold knives in place well. One thing to consider is that it's difficult to pull knives away from the stand from the side especially if you have knives all along the block as there isn't anywhere to grab it to brace. I find that I have to slide the knife I want up from the block to pull it off the magnets. If the magnets were weaker, you'd risk knives falling off, so it's a well-made product, just not ideal for storing on a counter underneath a cupboard. The wood finish looks nice and the parts fit together well. The top frame was off-center of the base by the slightest bit when I was finished putting it together. We're talking less than 1/16th of an inch off. Nobody else in my family even noticed nor would most normal people, but it irked me. Read more

I bought one of these for my son for Christmas..... but was so impressed I bought myself one as well. The magnet is STRONG. Some of my knives have pretty heavy shields on them and this knife stand holds them just fine... even thru the shield. It is truly gorgeous wood. Very sturdy, and I don't see how you could tip it over (which was a fear of mine). My son loves his as much as I love mine. Highly recommend ! Read more

I bought some (what I considered quality) knives that i wanted to take care of. One of the things that help dull knives are blocks the cutting edge rest on or slide against. Pulling knives out or putting them in can really speed up the dulling process. This magnetic knife block is a great way to remedy this problem. The magnet is strong so they won't slide down or just fall off. It is made of good quality materials and is sturdy. It has a decent weight to it so it doesn't fall over. I like the fact you can put knives on both sides. It also looks really nice. I have even used it to hold my poultry shears. The finish will scratch if you have sharp kmives and run the blade on it. Just be careful how you put it on there. I have been using this block for the better part of a year and still love it. Read more

This is a strong magnet I can definitely attest to that. The problem with it is whatever coating is on top scratches really easily which is not the best since its use is to hold the knives. With that said, it looks good and holds the knives so it does its job. It’s also smaller than I thought but that’s my fault. Read more

It has a great high quality deign with very strong magnets and beautiful wood. Read more

Looks exactly as pictured. Great value for the money, looks much more expensive! Very easy to assemble. The quality is much more than expected! Perfect size. We have about 8 large fancy knives on one side. Holds much more than I expected. Read more

Nice design and it works well with my knives and the magnet is strong it held my cleaver also . I like that built in sharpener well worth it and the extra room on the counter top . I don’t have to open the drawers to find my knives Read more