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Whether you are the kind of cook who fillets fish or a novice who can barely butter bread, good knives are essential to have on hand in the kitchen.
Keeping knives in a drawer can dull them, not to mention that an errant blade could pose a serious safety hazard, especially with kids in the house. The problem though is that many countertop knife blocks are made of non-sustainable woods, which is quite distasteful for the eco-minded chef.
That is why Crate and Barrel’s bamboo knife block is such a coup for all the cooks without adequate ginsu containment. The kitchen essential has been modernized in a beautiful bamboo, which in addition to being moisture-and scratch-resistant has natural anti-microbial properties that prevent mildew from forming.
The two-piece rounded block has slots for seven knives, a sharpening steel, and six steak knives. The steak knife holder pulls away from the main block for transport to the table or buffet (smart). The block, which is currently on sale for $39.95, is available online and in stores.
Maybe this will inspire you to make some Pumpkin pie for the holidays…or you can just buy one and have a place to put the knife after you cut a slice.
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