Knife Blocks  are a convenient way to store your knives.

• Knives are easy to access and take up very little counter space.
• Blocks usually come in wood such as oak, beechwood, or bamboo.
• Although a wood block is an aesthetically pleasing addition to your counter, blocks are criticized for housing bacteria at the bottom of the slots.
• If you absolutely must have a block there are newer and safer blocks made of plastic and steel that can be taken apart and washed.

Knife Trays  are a safe way to organize knives in a drawer.

• The tray takes up an entire drawer, and it is sometimes difficult to give up the drawer of menus and junk.
• This design prevents injuries one might associate with a drawer of knives and doesn't have the contamination risks associate with the block.
• Knife trays can be found in cutting boards  with knife drawers. 

Under-Cabinet Knife Trays  have a design similar to a drawer organizer.

• The under-cabinet knife tray attaches to the underside of a cabinet, which saves you drawer space.
• The tray is attached to the underneath of a raised cabinet and swings down with a tray of organized knives.
• Under-cabinet design is clever because you can't see it until you pull it down.
• Puts unused cabinet space to work.

Magnetic Knife Holders  are a great way to avoid the risks of contamination or dullness found with other knife storage options.

• The magnetic strip is mounted on the wall and holds all the knives and other metal utensils in place.
• The magnetic strip clears up counter space, but still has the convenience and accessibility of the knife block.
• It is important when installing the magnetic holder to make sure there is nothing to close to the top, so sliding knives off the magnet is not blocked.