Kapoosh 650 Knife Holder, Woodgrain Finish

by Kapoosh

• Unique storage block for any knife, anywhere, any time, with no specified slots for differently sized knives
• Store knives anywhere in the block simply by sliding them into it; even mix and match cutlery from different sets
• Features freedom rods, which are removable, top-rack dishwasher safe, and help keep knives sharper
• Made with a hardwood, wood grain exterior to blend in any décor
• Attractive, easy, safe, and convenient, the Kapoosh holder makes a fantastic gift for others or yourself

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 5.6 x 8 inches ; 6.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000Q4I9LM
• Item model number: 650
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (148 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,926 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #18 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Knife Blocks & Storage > Knife Blocks

Product Description

The Kapoosh knife holder is a unique new system to hold any knife any time, no need to find a specific slot to slide knife into. The Kapoosh utilizes fredom rods, which allow you to mix and match kitchen knives form different sets and to store practically any utensil easily - anywhere in the block. Plus the rods keep your knives sharper by eliminating the potential of scraping blades on the edges of traditional knife block sets. These rods are removable and dishwasher safe. Just place the freedom rods on the top rack of your dishwasher for cleaning. This Kapoosh has a woodgrain exterior.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

102 of 103 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great knife block holds lots of knives of any shape! January 9, 2006

By P. Herbert

I bought this block 2 months ago. The block consists of a column of tightly packed thin plastic rods. When you slide in a knife, they get displaced and snugly hold on to the knife. There are no slots like traditional knife blocks, which allows you to slide in many many more knives, and in any arrangement you choose. I currently have 13 items in the block, including a big Chinese cleaver, honing steel, 5 large knives (ie, chef's) and 6 small knives (ie, pairing)...and there is still room for more! I was skeptical at first, but now I am a believer.

The plastic rods are approximately 8" long, so longer knives will stick out a little. But they still get held in place by the rods.

Pros: Fits more knives than a all-wood block. You choose the knife configuration. Cheaper than most all-wood blocks. Washable. Plastic should not dull knives.

Cons: Angle is a little too upright, so I need to slide the block out from under my cabinet (or tilt it) to get at some of the knives in the back.

68 of 72 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars not bad, but has its shortcomings January 20, 2008

By S. Flask

i purchased this block to take care of one specific problem: i couldn't fit my meat and vegetable cleavers in my regular knife block. i saw this product recommended in cooks illustrated, and they said the only flaw was the block didn't fully hold knives over 8". my cleavers are 6" and 7 3/4", so i thought i had solved my problem.

well, not really. it holds the 6" cleaver if you give it a solid shove to get it down in the rods, and the 7 3/4" cleaver sticks out above the rods by a solid inch. i assume this has to do with the front edge of the cleaver displacing too many rods compared to a standard pointed knife. so when it comes right down to it, this block can't simply house two standard cleavers - not quite 'universal'.

the pros? well, i found out i could shove other useful things in it. my meat thermometer fits perfectly, and i can actually stick my metal measuring spoons in the block, handle first. this is great because i don't have to dig through a draw to find these frequently used items. so i'm happy about this.

i like the product, just beware if you have cleavers or very long knives, it's not happening.

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good idea knife block August 20, 2006

By Shirley A. Challingsworth

This knife block is a good idea. I hate trying to get my knives into a standard slotted block. I can insert knives, scissors, etc. into this block with plastic rods. Have had no problem with the rods getting cut. The only bad thing about it that I have found is that the heavier knives tend to migrate position to the bottom edge of the block if you do not have a full load of utensils in it.