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Reddit mentions of Mantello 2 Tier Universal Wood Knife Block Knife Holder Storage Organizer
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Mantello 2 Tier Universal Wood Knife Block Knife Holder Storage Organizer. Here are the top ones.
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- Fits knife blades up to 8-Inches long
- Flex rods won’t chip or dull your knife blades
- Universal storage, allows you to insert knives anywhere
- Flex rods are removable and are top-rack dishwasher safe (No heat dry)
- Overall Dimensions: 9.5" H x 4.25" W x 7" D. **Knives not included**
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Specs:
| Color | Woodgrain |
| Size | 9.5" H x 4.25" W x 7" D |
I would say get a petty knife, then get either a smaller paring knife or a larger utility knife depending on your needs. This is a good European value option, or you could get a Tojiro DP 5" petty if you want to try a more expensive Japanese knife. You can also get a 5" Victorinox if you want matching knives.
Depending on how bad your hand-me-downs are, you may want a good quality serrated bread knife.
As for storage, wall-mounted magnetic strips are great. Really, really great. Other options are a universal knife block (make sure that the rods holding the knives can be removed for washing), using blade guards or putting a knife organizer in one of your drawers.
A good knife is always a good idea. That being said, there are knives out there that are cheaper than the one you're looking at. I have the Victorinox Fibrox 8" and I love it. From the first cut I made with it, I knew I had a good knife. It's a solid knife for a home cook. If you still want the santoku style blade, Victorinox also makes one with a Granton blade for about 1/4 the price.
One other point: if you do get a good knife, make sure you have a good place to store it. You don't want to just put it in with the rest of your cooking utensils; it will get all beat up and blunted very quickly. The best option is a heavy wood block with slots to put the knives in. But you can also get something like this. I have one that has slotted foam at the end to stick the knives in. Other maintenance items like a honing steel and a whet stone are good to consider as well.