Opinel
Beech Wood Nine-Knife Storage Block
Opinel's beech wood nine-knife storage block from Simons Maison is a kitchen knife organizer with nine slots (seven large, two small) for safely storing blades. Its through slots allow easy cleaning, while silicone pads protect surfaces, and the block measures 6.5 x 9 x 4.5 inches (16.75 x 23 x 11.5 cm). Made in Italy, this block holds knives sold separately and features an engraved logo.
- Color
- Beech
- Material
- beech wood
- Style
- modern, minimalist
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Organizers > Knife Blocks & Holders
Specifications
A beech wood knife storage block with nine slits, designed for easy cleaning and a natural look.
Equipped with nine slits for seven large and two small blades; through slots for easy cleaning; silicone pads to prevent slipping; engraved logo.
- Color
- Beech · brown
- Material
- beech wood
- Style
- modern, minimalist
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 6.5x9x4.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Kitchen Organizers > Knife Blocks & Holders
Additional Attributes
- beech wood
- nine slits
- through slots for easy cleaning
- silicone pads
- engraved logo
- made in Italy
- knives sold separately
Product Insights
The Opinel Beech Wood Nine-Knife Storage Block is a 140 CAD, 1.5 kg rectangular slab of solid unfinished beech — the brand's fayard, chosen for fine, low-porosity grain that stays taste- and odour-neutral, wipes clean, and carries the knife-handle tradition the brand dates to 1890, its slab form deliberately mirroring raw Opinel handle blanks. Its organizing logic is Opinel-specific: seven large slots at 47.5 by 3.3 mm and two narrow slots at 17.5 by 2.2 mm are cut for the Parallèle, Intempora and Les Forgés lines, so slim Opinel blades seat while thick cleavers and unverified other brands do not, and the three-knife trios fill six large slots yet push the third paring knife past the two small slots — only two of three seat. Large slots accept blades to 225 mm (8.9 in), seating an 8-inch chef's knife but not a 10-inch one, and knives are not included at that price. Use favors the through-slot design: open at both ends, it leaves no wooden floor so tips never bottom out, lets debris fall through, and lets the block air-dry upside down and odour-free, at the cost of dropping crumbs and moisture onto the counter, which must be kept clean and dry. Unlined bare beech slots are soft enough not to mark a blade and firm enough to hold shape, but the unfinished, unlacquered surface demands periodic food-safe mineral oil and a damp-cloth wipe rather than soaking, and the 3.3 mm gaps need a pipe cleaner or thin brush every couple of months. Silicone pads grip the counter, resist moisture and shield it from scratches. Designed by Opinel but made in Italy rather than in the Savoie workshops, it is a heritage-derived, maintenance-dependent organizer whose promise — a stable, blade-safe, odour-neutral home — holds specifically and only for the brand's own slim kitchen knives.
Verified claims
- Blade length limit
- Large slots fit blades up to 225 mm (8.9 in): an 8-inch chef's knife seats fully, a 10-inch blade does not.
- Slot fit
- Cut for Opinel's Parallèle, Intempora and Les Forgés knives; slim blades seat, thick cleavers do not.
- Slot layout
- Three Opinel knife trios fill six of the seven large slots; their paring knives overflow the two narrow slots.
- Knife compatibility
- Slots fit Opinel's own kitchen knives; other brands are not guaranteed to seat.
- Slot size
- Nine slots: seven large at 47.5 by 3.3 mm and two small paring-size slots at 17.5 by 2.2 mm.
- Knives sold separately
- Ships as the block alone; the 140 CAD price does not include any knives.
- Cleaning
- Through-slots are full-height pass-through channels, so debris and moisture fall straight through and a pipe cleaner or thin brush can travel clear through the block for easy cleaning.
- material
- Solid beech wood with 130 years of Opinel knife-handle tradition.
- Origin
- Designed by Opinel but made in Italy, not in the brand's Savoie workshops.
- Beech wood lineage
- Solid unfinished beech, the brand's fayard, picked for fine grain and strength.
- Food safety
- Fine, low-porosity beech grain stays taste- and odour-neutral and wipes clean.
- Stability
- Dense beech gives the block about 1.5 kg of ballast so the tall body stays put.
- Wood care
- Unfinished beech wants periodic food-safe oil and a damp-cloth wipe, never a soak.
- Slot lining
- Slots are unlined bare beech: soft enough not to scratch a blade, firm enough to keep their shape.
- Oiling
- Unfinished beech with no lacquer or varnish needs periodic food-safe mineral oil.
- Drying
- Both slot ends are open, so the block air-dries upside down and stays odor-free.
- Blade protection
- Through slots leave no wooden floor, so blade tips never bottom out.
- Heritage design
- Beech, slab, and through-slot design carry Opinel's knife heritage dating to 1890.
- Rectangular slab form
- Rectangular slab form visually mirrors Opinel's raw knife-handle blanks.
- Silicone pads
- Silicone pads on the base grip the counter and shield it from scratches.
- Placement
- Through slots drop crumbs and moisture onto the counter, so keep that surface clean and dry.
- Slot orientation
- The knife slots are cut vertically, so knives stand upright with the blade down into the block and the handle up; the block is about 23 cm tall and the slots run nearly its full height at 225 mm.
Product record
- Title
- Beech Wood Nine-Knife Storage Block
- Brand
- Opinel
- Price
- 140 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Storing a nine-knife collection on the counter
This beech wood block provides a home for up to nine knives, with nine slits sized for seven large and two small blades so knives can be kept organized and lifted out when needed during cooking. The through slots are designed for easy cleaning. Note that knives are sold separately, so the block works as an addition to knives you already own.[1]
A natural touch in the kitchen
This beech wood knife storage block offers a simple, elegant way to keep knives stored while showcasing natural wood on your countertop. Its refined, functional design brings a natural and authentic feel to the kitchen, per the merchant's characterization.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Beech Wood Nine-Knife Storage Block: Choose this if you want a simple, natural-wood way to store an existing knife collection: it is a beech wood block with nine slits sized for seven large and two small blades, and the through slots are intended to make cleaning easier. It measures 6.5 by 9 by 4.5 inches (16.75 x 23 x 11.5 cm), comes in one size with a Beech Wood finish, and is made in Italy. Note that knives are sold separately, so this block only works as an addition to blades you already own.[1] | Parallèle Bread Beech Wood Block Set Of 5 Knives: Choose this if you want a complete five-knife kitchen set stored in one beech wood block: the stainless steel blades with varnished beech handles cover everyday tasks, including a 20 cm multipurpose chef's knife, a 17 cm Santoku, a 16 cm carving knife, an 8 cm paring knife, and a 21 cm bread knife. The tall rectangular block holds the knives vertically in slots that pass all the way through for easy cleaning, and its design—inspired by the lines of the squares used to craft Opinel pocket knife handles—suits kitchens favoring a simple, natural wood look.[2,3] | Essentials Beech Wood Box Set 4-Piece Set: Choose this if you want a compact four-piece starter set for everyday kitchen tasks: a paring knife, serrated knife, vegetable knife, and peeler, all with varnished beech wood handles (in the Hazelnut finish) and Sandvik stainless steel blades described as sharp and resistant to cutting wear and corrosion. It suits prep work like peeling, garnishing, and carving fruit and vegetables—the vegetable knife has a curved 7.5 cm blade with a scraping back on its reverse, which the brand presents as suited to cleaning young shoots and tougher vegetables. Note that while the paring knife, serrated knife, and peeler are made in France, the vegetable knife is made in Portugal.[4,5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A vertical light-beech wooden knife storage block with multiple wooden-handled knives inserted into narrow vertical slots; one knife is being removed by a hand, revealing a stainless blade partially exposed beside the handles.
- Block geometryTall rectangular block with straight vertical faces and a flat top containing multiple narrow slots for knife insertion.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.28 · w 0.68 · h 0.64 (high) - Block material and finishLight beech wood showing subtle vertical grain and a smooth, unfinished or lightly oiled matte surface.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.28 · w 0.68 · h 0.64 (high) - Top slotsSeveral parallel narrow rectangular slots cut into the top surface, each holding a single knife handle; slots are evenly spaced in two offset rows.
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x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high) - Knife handlesMultiple contoured wooden handles inserted in the block; handles are medium-light tan wood, rounded at the top, with visible metal rivets.
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x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (high) - Knife blade visibleOne knife blade is partially withdrawn and visible at the block edge; the blade is matte metallic with a straight rectangular profile near the handle.
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x 0.60 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high) - Blade-to-handle junctionBlade meets the wooden handle at a visible metal bolster or tang area with a small notch where the blade is exposed.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Front burn or brand markSmall dark burned or stamped logo mark on the lower front face of the block composed of a simple motif (possibly stylized hands or leaves).
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.80 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle kitchen scene showing a hand removing a knife; background includes a pale green wall, a plant at right, a marble-look countertop, a jar and a bottle as props, soft natural lighting and soft shadows.
- Hand interactingA right hand wearing a light blue long-sleeve shirt is gripping and lifting one wooden-handled knife from the block.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Background plantA potted green leafy plant is visible at the right background, partly out of focus.
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.06 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high) - Countertop and propsMarble-look countertop with a glass jar of preserved food at left and a white bottle with a pump, used as staging props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.32 (high) - Lighting and focusSoft, diffused lighting with the block and knives in sharp focus and background elements slightly softer, producing gentle shadows on the countertop.
Colors
pale beech wood· block body#CCC3C4light tan wood· knife handles#CBAC93matte steel gray· knife blade#BCB3B4- Block geometryTall rectangular block with straight vertical faces and a flat top containing multiple narrow slots for knife insertion.
- 02
Product
Vertical rectangular beech wood knife block with visible top knife slots and a small burned emblem on the front lower face; laminated wood grain visible on faces and edge.
- Overall shapeTall rectangular vertical block with flat top and bottom and straight vertical side faces; block is oriented with a short depth visible and a taller height.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.12 · w 0.66 · h 0.78 (high) - Top slots layoutTop face shows a three-by-three grid of rectangular knife slots (nine slots) arranged in rows and columns, each slot appearing as a narrow rectangular groove in the wood.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.05 · w 0.52 · h 0.20 (high) - Laminated constructionFaces show finger-jointed or laminated strips of beech wood with visible seam lines where shorter wood pieces join, producing a patchwork wood-grain pattern across faces and edges.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.12 · w 0.66 · h 0.78 (high) - Front emblemSmall burned or laser-etched emblem located near the lower center of the front face, darker than surrounding wood and depicting a small stylized symbol.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.69 · w 0.12 · h 0.13 (high) - Right edge detailRight side edge shows alternating lighter and slightly darker narrow vertical strips where laminated pieces meet; edge grain is visible and contrasts subtly with front face.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.66 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a plain white background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadow; centered composition showing three-quarter front view.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even diffuse lighting and minimal visible shadow beneath the block.
- Framing and angleThree-quarter front viewpoint showing front face and right side edge, block centered in vertical portrait crop and slightly rotated to reveal top slots.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution product photo with clear detail and no visible motion blur.
Colors
light beech· front and side faces#E2D3C4light warm beech· top face and slot edges#E3D5CBburned brown· burned emblem- Overall shapeTall rectangular vertical block with flat top and bottom and straight vertical side faces; block is oriented with a short depth visible and a taller height.
- 03
Product
A tall rectangular vertical beech wood knife block with multiple narrow vertical slots in the top holding several knives with matching light wood handles; a small burned logo mark is visible on the front lower face.
- Block geometryVertical rectangular solid block standing on its narrow base with a flat top that contains multiple evenly spaced rectangular knife slots; front and side faces show vertical wood grain panels joined into a single tall block.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Top slots with inserted knivesFlat top surface contains several narrow vertical slots from which knife handles protrude; slots are rectangular and cut close to the front edge of the top surface.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.02 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high) - Knife handle material and shapeKnife handles are light-colored wood, rectangular with softly rounded edges and squared ends, vertically oriented and flush with the top of the block.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.02 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high) - Handle fastenersEach visible wooden handle shows small circular metallic rivets or pins along the side faces as bright round dots set into the wood.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Burned logo markSmall dark burned or stamped logo mark located near the lower front face of the block, consisting of a small pictorial device (no legible text).
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.80 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product photo on a plain white background with even lighting and soft shadowing; image is cropped vertically to show the full block and the tops of the inserted knife handles.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even diffuse lighting and minimal visible shadow beneath and to the right of the block.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view centered in frame showing front face and right side face of the block; top of block with knife handles is visible and centered horizontally.
Colors
light beech· block face#E4D1BClight beech (handle)· knife handles#EAD4BCmetallic silver· handle rivets- Block geometryVertical rectangular solid block standing on its narrow base with a flat top that contains multiple evenly spaced rectangular knife slots; front and side faces show vertical wood grain panels joined into a single tall block.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Opinel
Kitchen knife storage block 9 knives