Those premium qualities can quickly push such knife blocks into the luxury category, which includes this $300-plus Piotr the Bear portable double-sided magnetic block.

A few high-end knife blocks have self-sharpening slots. This can be a great way to keep your knives at peak performance in between regular sharpenings. Some models also come with magnetic strips along ...

Thanks to their industrial look, magnetic knife strips also fit in seamlessly in garages, where they can hang your go-to hardware tools and free up more space for cars, bikes, and home gym gear.

You can clean your knife block with a small amount of active time — but don’t rush the drying time afterward. The Today Show spoke to Allan Rathey, principal of the Healthy Facilities ...