LockBlock Knife stand - 6 Knives included - Joseph Joseph

For parents with young children, safety around the home is paramount. And when it comes to sharp kitchen knives many people feel happier hiding these items away in a drawer. But then the drawer needs to be secured, the blades can be easily damaged and the knives can be dangerous to take out when needed. LockBlock™, however, provides the perfect solution. The innovative design locks knives safely inside the block and requires an adult-sized hand to operate it, meaning that most children aged 5 and under will be unable to remove any knife. As each knife is placed inside a knife slot, its blade is held securely by the unique Cam-lock™ mechanism. Pulling on a knife only increases the force of the grip so knives cannot be simply forced out of the block. To remove a knife from LockBlock™ the release button, situated on either side for left and right-handed operation, needs to be firmly pressed. But due to its position and the force required to press it, only someone with an adult-sized hand can do this. The mechanism inside won't damage expensive knife blades as it has a smooth rubber surface. These knives are forged from Japanese 420J2 stainless steel and have precision, taper-ground edges for effective use. Their ergonomic handles have a textured, nonslip grip and a large bolster to help protect fingers. They are also colour-coded to match their corresponding knife slot.