Starfrit Gourmet 80707-001-0000 Lock Block Kitchen Knife Block Dark Wood Finish
by Starfrit USA
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Starfrit USABrand: Starfrit Gourmet
Model: 80707-001-0000
Color: Dark Wood
Product features:
- The Lock Block is the safe knife block with its patented locking mechanism
- Child proof knife block requires pushing on both sides of the block at the same time while removing the knife
- Can be disengaged when preparing foods and need knives continuously
- Made of stainless steel and wood
- Fits five standard knives
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Starfrit Gourmet 80707-001-0000 Lock Block Kitchen Knife Block Dark Wood Finish
Customer Review: Beautiful and functional but cheap construction
Summary: 3 Stars
My three-year-old likes to climb up on countertops, so our knives have been stowed away for several months. This is the only locking knife block I've been able to find anywhere (short of one or two I found that come with a whole new set of knives, which I don't need). I'd probably give it 3 1/2 stars, basically because it's far too light weight to be built to last. The stainless strip on the front and back give a nice appearance, but like all stainless, it smudges VERY easily so beware of that. The side panels are, sadly, made of a very light and low-quality woodlike material. The dark finish is just a stain, and some of it had already rubbed off in the box. Get yourself a mahogany colored wax pen to fill in the spots. The most disappointing thing is how light weight the unit is. I'm used to solid wood, stable knife blocks, so I figured this would have some heft. I believe the inside is probably hollow with some plastic/rubber that locks the knives in place. The bottom is thin plastic. I'm probably going to try removing the bottom and adding in some heavy metal sheeting just to make it a bit more stable.
All that said, it's a very nice looking knife block. It's also the only thing around (just about) that will lock your knives (or at least 5 of them) in place, so you don't have to live in fear of your toddler sneaking into the kitchen and running around with a knife. If the unit weighed more and the side panels were REAL wood, I'd bump my review up to 5 stars. As it is, this block is a good idea, and it works, but it's just too cheaply made.
Description of Starfrit Gourmet 80707-001-0000 Lock Block Kitchen Knife Block Dark Wood Finish
The Lock Block from Starfrit Gourmet is the safest knife block you can buy. The patented block won't let children take knives out easily. The child-proof knife block needs to be unlocked by pushing on both sides of the block at the same time and removing the knife. Knife block can be continuously unlocked if you are preparing food and are frequently using your knives. The green light indicates the Lock Block is disengaged;the red light shows when it is in function. Made of stainless steel and dark wood, the Lock Block fits five standard knives;chef, slicer, parer, bread and utility knife. Knives not included.Knife Blocks & Storage
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