Knife block for 270 + knives

[welshstar]

There never used to be a block available to take 270 gyutos, does anyone now make something that would house multiple large knives ? I have about 6 different knives of 270 and would love a block rather than keep thm in the saya in the drawer

 

[strumke]

I have two of these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014JU19OC/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

They'll each hold 2 knives of that length on the top level.

 

[Chicagohawkie]

James at knives and stones made some great blocks that would hold 270 knives and cleavers. He may have some or know where to obtain.

 

[jkao]

Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EKN4AXK/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Although longer than 9" part of the blade will be exposed.

 

[chinacats]

I take it you've ruled out a magnetic wall strip? Borkwood for one makes some rather nice looking ones

 

[welshstar]

Yeah, not into magnetic strips, doesnt suit my kitchen layout

 

[welshstar]

This looks interesting, you think they will be ok with 270 gyutos

 

[jkao]

If you don't mind part of the blade exposed near the handle, it should still hold 270 gyuto securely. The longest I have on mine is 10" and it's no problem.

 

[daveb]

Every time I see the title "270 + knives" I think Damn thats a lot of knives, not unreasonable but a lot.

 

[malexthekid]

Every time I see the title "270 + knives" I think Damn thats a lot of knives, not unreasonable but a lot.

I just went and made one myself... now it is full so I am thinking I have to make another myself again

 

[Nemo]

Got some photos Malex?

 

[Nemo]

Every time I see the title "270 + knives" I think Damn thats a lot of knives, not unreasonable but a lot.

I was thinking the same thing but you put it so well Dave.

 

[Jkts]

This is one I made very crudely a few years ago- it came out nicer than expected since I am not a wood worker.

It has 43 slots and holds a few large knives and honing rods, and a number of mid and small knives. The larger knives include 2 270's, a cleaver, and a large deba...

I angle cut oak boards on a friends table saw, split some shims with an axe, and glued it together with brackets and later the weight of the block itself holding it down. After initially making it, I added two more boards to create more slots to make the 43. It took a lot of sanding...

 

[ewebb10]

That is crazy... and I love it!

 

[kevpenbanc]

Nice job.

This is one I made very crudely a few years ago- it came out nicer than expected since I am not a wood worker.

It has 43 slots and holds a few large knives and honing rods, and a number of mid and small knives. The larger knives include 2 270's, a cleaver, and a large deba...

I angle cut oak boards on a friends table saw, split some shims with an axe, and glued it together with brackets and later the weight of the block itself holding it down. After initially making it, I added two more boards to create more slots to make the 43. It took a lot of sanding...

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[Jkts]

Thanks. I think most of us get to the point of having too many big knives and no knife blocks on the market with those types of slots.

This was pretty simple to make, boards and split shims glued together... half the work was measuring the knives and spacing out the slots.

I remember seeing years ago on one of these forums a special cleaver block for someone's collection.

I would think a wood maker could sell custom blocks for folks here..

 

[Nemo]

That's fantastic work Jkts.

You only need 227 more slots to get to 270. ;-)

 

[Jkts]

That's fantastic work Jkts.

You only need 227 more slots to get to 270. ;-)

I was looking forward to seeing a 270 knife block myself- that would be something!

 

[paulraphael]

I found one (Wustof branded) that has room for 270mm blades in the top slots. I then put taller feet on the block (just cut some dowel rod to about 3/4" long, and used as spacers between the block and the rubber footies).
Now it can hold 270mm knives in most of the slots ... they just poke through the bottom. I had to reposition a couple of the feet so they wouldn't be in the way of the slots.

It's slightly horsey, but it looks ok. In a different kitchen layout, I'd probably use a magnetic block instead.

 

[landshark]

I had a custom one made a few years ago, holds a number of 270s

 

[Nemo]

Now that's getting closer to holding 270 plus knives ;-)

 

[landshark]

Besides the 270s, there are a few 300s in that block, too

 

[Jkts]

I had a custom one made a few years ago, holds a number of 270s

That's a nice block-

For those interested, you can get about 2 cleavers, 3 wide knives, 4 medium, and 5-6 small knives (unless you go vertical slots) at each level...