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Serious Eats: 360KB, OG 360 Knife Block awarded “Best Universal Knife Block”

Posted on by Sara Leggett
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Summary & Commentary on Serious Eats Review of the 360KB Article Title: We Tested 9 Universal Knife Blocks to See If Any Were Worth the Countertop Space on seriouseats.com

Straight to the Point

Our favorite knife block is the 360 Knife Block™. For a shorter knife block, we like the 360KB.

“All we wanted, truly, was a universal knife block that:

  1. Fit a sizable amount of knives (at least 10)
  2. Didn’t tip over when we added or removed knives
  3. Had a strong all-over magnetic field (no magnetic dead zones where paring knives just lolled to the side)
  4. Was actually easy to clean

But, surprise, surprise: these four points eliminated five of the models we tested, and some had designs that promised to be better! And different! But, well, weren’t….”

Original 360 Knife Block – Winner of Best Universal Knife Block! In a comprehensive review of universal knife blocks on Serious Eats, the 360 Knife Block emerged as a standout favorite, solidifying its reputation as a must-have kitchen essential. The reviewers highlighted the block’s impressive ability to rotate 360 degrees, its strong magnetic strength that held knives of various sizes securely, and its flared base that ensures stability. This attention to design and functionality is commendable as it addresses many concerns kitchen enthusiasts often have with traditional knife blocks – namely, stability and adaptability. View our Shop for the Original 360 Knife Block 360KB – Best Shorter Universal Knife Block! The 360KB, a variant of the 360 Knife Block, was lauded for being slightly shorter, making it ideal for those with space constraints. It too boasts of the 360-degree rotation feature, ensuring easy access to all knives. Although it lacks the flared base of its counterpart, it compensates by accommodating longer blades. Ideal for under upper cabinets, The 360KB offers the best overall value. View our Shop for the 360KB While Serious Eats has historically been a proponent of magnetic knife strips due to their space-saving design and versatility, they acknowledge the undeniable utility of universal knife blocks, especially for those who can’t mount strips or are in need of extra storage. For everyone seeking a dependable and innovative solution to store their collection of knives, the 360 Knife Block and the 360KB have been proven, through rigorous testing, to be the absolute best universal knife blocks. Read the full article on Serious Eats