There are many different ways to store kitchen knives, but magnetic holders are some of the easiest and most practical. They can protect your knives and save precious space in your kitchen.
Choosing a magnetic knife holder can be more complicated than you think. There are several different designs, and not all of them are functional, even if they look like they are. In general, we think simpler is better--but we discuss several different designs so you can decide for yourself what will work best in your kitchen. We review our favorites, too, so you don't have to go loopy trying to pick one from the hundreds of options on Amazon.
Best Magnetic Knife Holders at a Glance
Out of the dozens of magnetic knife storage solutions we looked at, these are our favorites.
Knife Holder | Features |
|---|---|
 | -Continuous row of neodymium magnets -Walnut finish -Easy installation -6 sizes -About $54 for 18" strip -Available for vertical and refrigerator mount as well -Made in USA. |
 | -Stainless steel finish -Magnets run across entire bar -Screw mount installation -Available in 8 sizes and one freestanding block -Some styles include hooks for hanging utensils -About $20 for 16-inch strip. |
 | -Stainless steel finish -Strong magnet throughout length of strip -Magnetic, adhesive, or screw mount installation (all work well) -About $40, depending on model you choose (adhesive, refrigerator, or screw mount). |
Prettiest Design: Grapevine Magnetic Strip  | -Made from old grape vine wood -100% recycled -Strong magnets (not one continuous magnet) -Star seller on Etsy with more than 3,000 5 star reviews -About $280 for 12-16 inch size; about $350 for 18-28 inch size -Made in USA. |
Best Magnetic Freestanding Block: Kitchendao  | -Acacia or bamboo finish -Freestanding block, assembly required -Strong magnets (though not continuous) -Magnets hold on both sides -Will hold up to 10 knives, depending on size -About $40, depending on finish. |
How We Tested
Magnetic knife holders are simple products, but it was surprisingly difficult to find good products that we really liked. First, there were so many brands, and most of them had excellent reviews: how to choose?
To get started, we used