Hazaki Knives
White Oak Magnetic Knife Block
This white oak magnetic knife block from Hazaki Knives is a freestanding storage solution for up to eight knives. It is crafted from Canadian white oak and uses strong N52 neodymium magnets to hold blades securely without dulling them. The block measures 10 inches by 9.5 inches by 5.5 inches, includes assembly equipment, a gift box, and a paper blade guard, and is handmade in Montreal.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- White oak, neodymium magnets
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 10x9.5x5.5 in
Product Insights
The Hazaki White Oak Magnetic Knife Block (120 CAD, in stock) is a countertop-only block that securely holds up to 10 knives with N52 neodymium magnets, but requires diligent care: wipe with a damp cloth and dry immediately, oil every 4–6 weeks with food-grade mineral oil or the included wood butter to prevent cracks and maintain magnetic hold. The food-safe mineral oil and beeswax finish, supported by a sample of wood butter, demands regular re-oiling tailored to the block's handmade absorption variability, trading off effortless storage for consistent maintenance.
Verified claims
- Cleaning
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry immediately.
- Oiling
- Oil every 4–6 weeks with food-grade mineral oil or included wood butter.
- Food-safe finish
- White oak block with food-safe mineral oil and beeswax finish that requires re-oiling only with food-grade mineral oil or fractionated coconut oil.
- Care
- Reapply wood butter every 4-6 weeks to prevent cracks and maintain magnetic hold.
- Included sample
- Includes a sample of food-safe wood butter for immediate oiling.
- Capacity
- Holds 8–10 knives (4–5 per side), exceeding the marketed up to eight.
- Magnet strength
- N52 neodymium magnets hold a heavy 10-inch chef's knife securely.
- Placement
- Designed for countertop use; cannot be wall-mounted.
- Hold strength
- N52 magnets securely hold a 10-inch chef's knife.
- Magnetic block
- Full magnetic surface holds up to 8 knives (4-5 per side).
- Countertop design
- Countertop-only block with dual-sided magnetic access.
- Handmade variation
- First month's oil absorption rate helps owners personalize care intervals.
- Oil type
- Only food-grade mineral oil or fractionated coconut oil are safe for re-oiling.
Product record
- Title
- White Oak Magnetic Knife Block
- Brand
- Hazaki Knives
- Price
- 120 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Caring for the oak block with wood butter
- Routine cleaning requires only a damp microfiber cloth with a drop of mild dish soap, followed by immediate towel-drying, as the tight-pored white oak can wick water through any unsealed edges; even brief submersion would cause localized swelling that could misalign the embedded magnetic panels and weaken their grip over time.
- Only food-grade mineral oil or fractionated coconut oil should be used for re-oiling, because common cooking oils like olive, vegetable, or flaxseed will oxidize into a sticky, rancid film that transfers to knife blades and spoils the food-safe surface — a critical distinction for a block that makes daily contact with bare cutting tools.
- After a more thorough scrub to remove kitchen grease buildup, the block must be re-oiled immediately once dry, because the cleaning action strips away some of the protective oil layer and, unlike a permanent varnish, this finish relies on active replenishment to keep moisture from penetrating the wood.
- Each handmade Montreal block varies slightly in grain orientation and porosity, so the first month's oil absorption rate becomes a personal yardstick — if the surface looks dull or dry after two weeks, the owner knows to shorten the oiling interval to maintain the warm, hydrated appearance that signals a well-protected block.
- The included wood butter sample is a balanced blend of food-grade mineral oil and beeswax that penetrates deep into the white oak's pores while forming a light surface seal, so applying it every 4–6 weeks in a typical kitchen prevents the wood from becoming brittle and developing hairline cracks that could compromise the block's ability to hold knives securely.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A freestanding vertical white oak magnetic knife block holding four knives with dark wood handles and exposed stainless blades; block is rectangular with a separate flat base piece.
- Block geometryVertical rectangular block with slightly rounded top-right corner and straight top-left corner, mounted on a separate flat rectangular base that projects slightly forward.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.26 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Wood grain and finishBlock and base show visible vertical oak grain with a smooth matte finish and warm light brown color.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.34 · w 0.68 · h 0.54 (high) - Knife handlesFour cylindrical-to-slightly-tapered dark wood handles with a polished finish, each topped with a thin metallic cap and a small circular metallic pin near the bolster.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Blade arrangementFour stainless-steel blades held vertically by magnetic attachment, blades extend downward across the front face of the block with tips ending at different heights.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Blade finishesBlades show a polished steel surface with faint hammering or forged texture and subtle water-spot or etching pattern on the largest blade.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.26 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high) - Handle rivet detailEach handle has a single small circular metallic rivet visible on the side facing camera.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Magnetic hold pointsBlades are attached flush to the front face; no visible slots or rails are present where blades meet the block.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a textured dark vertical backdrop and a gray horizontal surface with soft diffuse lighting from above-left producing subtle shadows to the right and below the product.
- BackgroundDark mottled backdrop with charcoal and deep gray tones, visually textured.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.56 (high) - SurfaceFlat gray stone-like tabletop surface with subtle mottling and a visible seam line where the block base sits.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 1.00 · h 0.44 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from upper-left producing gentle highlight on blade edges and faint cast shadows to the right and lower-right of the block and knives.
- Image crop and compositionTight centered composition with the knife block fully visible and small negative space on all sides; no visible packaging or hands.
Colors
light oak brown· block and base#AAA6A2dark walnut brown· knife handles#4C3225brushed steel· knife blades#CDCAC5metallic gold and silver accents· handle rivets and caps#92756A- Block geometryVertical rectangular block with slightly rounded top-right corner and straight top-left corner, mounted on a separate flat rectangular base that projects slightly forward.
- 02
Product
Four kitchen knives with dark wood handles and stainless ferrules inserted blade-first into the top face of a light wood magnetic block; two full blades visible at lower right showing a pale patterned steel surface.
- Handle shapeCylindrical tapered wooden handles with a slightly wider diameter toward the top and rounded flat end caps.
4 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.03 · w 0.14 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.29 · y 0.01 · w 0.14 · h 0.74 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.11 · w 0.12 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.02 · w 0.16 · h 0.78 (high) - Ferrule and end capMatte stainless ferrules at the handle base transitioning to the blade tang, and thin polished metal bands around the top face of each handle.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.69 · w 0.17 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.71 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium) - Blade exposureTwo knife blades extend down from the block at lower center-right; blade faces show a subtle wavy damascus-like pattern and a pale matte steel finish.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.62 · w 0.26 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - Wooden block top faceRectangular light wood block top face visible horizontally with vertical wood grain and a slight bevel on the front edge where knives are inserted.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.62 · w 0.98 · h 0.37 (high) - Decorative rivetEach handle has a small circular decorative rivet with a flower-like pattern set into the wood near the mid-length.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.39 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.48 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (high) - Blade markings illegibleSmall maker mark and vertical characters appear on the visible blade faces but are too small or fine to read at this resolution.Partial
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.78 · w 0.08 · h 0.09 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.80 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot with a dark, out-of-focus backdrop and directional lighting from the left creating soft highlights and subtle reflections on metal parts.
- BackgroundUniform dark background with very low visible texture, creating high contrast with the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.62 (high) - Shot compositionVertical crop focusing on the upper portion of the block and the handles; lower front corner of the block is visible at the bottom right.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional lighting from the left produces highlights on the left sides of handles and subtle reflections on the ferrules and blade faces.
Colors
walnut brown· wooden handles#6B4C3Cpolished stainless· handle top metal bandsmatte steel· blade faces#DDD9D5light oak· magnetic block top face#B59174- Handle shapeCylindrical tapered wooden handles with a slightly wider diameter toward the top and rounded flat end caps.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a vertical white oak knife block panel seated on a rectangular oak base with a burned brand mark; top-right shows the tip of a stainless knife blade held against the block.
- Vertical panel faceTall vertical rectangular oak panel with pronounced vertical wood grain texture and a satin or lightly oiled finish; bottom edge has a small rounded corner radius where it meets the base.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.06 · w 0.46 · h 0.78 (high) - Base plankFlat rectangular oak base plank with visible end-grain on the left edge and linear grain across the top surface; base sits flush under the vertical panel.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.80 · h 0.22 (high) - Brand mark“Burned or dark stamped text mark reading HAZAKI on the top face of the base near the right edge.”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.77 · w 0.25 · h 0.12 (medium) - Knife tip contactPointed stainless blade tip contacting the vertical panel at the upper right corner of the image; blade shows a subtle patterned finish.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.00 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (medium) - Join detailTight seam where the vertical panel meets the base, visible as a fine line with consistent alignment and no visible fasteners.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.45 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio-style close-up with a neutral textured gray fabric surface and soft, even lighting producing mild specular highlights on the wood grain and a soft shadow under the base.
- Background surfaceNeutral dark gray textured fabric or mat covering the table surface around the product.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.27 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.68 · w 1.00 · h 0.32 (high) - Shot compositionTight crop focusing on the lower portion of the vertical block and the base, photographed from a slightly elevated frontal angle.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional lighting from the left produces gentle highlights along the wood grain and a subtle specular reflection on the knife tip.
Colors
medium oak brown· vertical panel#AA744Clight oak brown· base plank#8C7C72- Vertical panel faceTall vertical rectangular oak panel with pronounced vertical wood grain texture and a satin or lightly oiled finish; bottom edge has a small rounded corner radius where it meets the base.
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Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Beautiful and super strong magnet
We have owned other Haziki knife block products and have always loved them! They are beautiful and stand the test of time and use. We needed a standalone knife block in a lighter wood in our new home and were thrilled when the oak block arrived. It's sturdy and doesn't move when you pull a knife off and yet the magnet is super strong so knives stick fast and perfectly. Highly recommend!
Super achat pour cadeau!
Très belle qualité
Élégant bloc à couteaux
Prend peu d’espace les couteaux tiennent très bien. Les 2 côtés sont aimantés. Il fait très chic avec mes couteaux japonais.
Perfect!
Beautiful addition to our kitchen.
Belle qualité et beau design.
Belle qualité et beau design. L’aimant intégré est très fort.
Superbe bloc
Seul bémol, les trous pour les vis de montage étaient trop courts. Le bois étant trop dur, nous avons dû utiliser des vis plus courtes que celles fournies dans le kit.
Q&A
4 answered- How far apart are the magnetic strips? Can it accommodate both wide and narrow knife blades?
- The block is magnetic on both sides, allowing it to hold 4–5 knives per side (8–10 total) [1]. Because the entire surface is magnetic rather than discrete strips, it naturally accommodates both wide and narrow blade widths.
- Is the white oak wood treated with a food-safe oil or finish?
- Yes, the white oak is finished with a food-safe wood butter (included as a sample) [1].
- Can the magnetic knife block be mounted on a wall, or is it designed only for countertop use?
- This magnetic knife block is designed as a countertop block, not as a wall-mounted strip. The included assembly equipment is for setting up the block itself, not for wall installation.
- Are the N52 neodymium magnets strong enough to hold a heavy 10-inch chef's knife securely in any orientation?
- Yes, the N52 neodymium magnets are the strongest commercially available grade and will securely hold a heavy 10-inch chef's knife. The block's magnetic surfaces are designed to hold knives of all sizes in the intended orientation (blade against the magnetic side) [1].