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Wuesthof Under-Cabinet-Swinger Knife Storage Block | 
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| Brand: Wuesthof
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $76.00
Buy New: $39.95
You Save: $36.05 (47%)
New (6) from $39.95
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 5181
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.3
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8 x 4
MPN: 8001
Model: 8001
EAN: 4002293800103
ASIN: B0000631ZH
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Stores knives off the counter surface | | • | Swings in and out from under the cabnet with a touch of a finger | | • | Holds 8 knives and a steel | | • | Mounts with only 3 screws under the cabinet | | • | Made of oak; 10-1/4 inches long, 7-1/4 inches wide, 3-1/2 inches high |
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Product Description
Reclaim your valuable counter and drawer space with this innovative knife block. The under-cabinet design gives you easy access to knives right where you need them, while the "swinger" feature lets you rotate the block in any direction. Lifetime warranty.
Amazon.com Review
When counter space is at a premium, this clever knife block stores cutlery underneath a kitchen cabinet. It mounts easily with a drill and three screws (included) that secure the block's "spacer" (a 1-1/4-inch-thick oak block) to the cabinet's bottom. Between the spacer, which ensures handles are comfortably lower than the cabinet, and the actual block are two steel plates connected to a pivoting device that permits the block to be rotated 360 degrees. Thus, when not needed, the block can be swiveled in any direction so knife handles don't protrude. When knives are needed, a push of a finger brings their handles from beneath the cabinet. Solidly made of oak, the block has eight slots for knives with blades up to 10 inches long and a ninth slot for a sharpening steel. Magnetic strips hold knives securely in their slots. The block measures 10-1/4 inches long, 7-1/4 inches wide, and, including the spacer, 3-1/2 inches high. I--Fred Brack/I
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
Great block - stupid installation template November 3, 2008
Auberjene (La Mesa, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Amazing that a reputable company can't supply a template that actually fits the predrilled holes in their own mount. This is a terrific knife block. I love that it frees counter space, hides under the cabinet, is out of reach of little ones and is convenient to use....BUT....be aware that their template is useless. I recommend following "Bahama Dude"s comprehensive instructions for a simple and easy installation. Don't redrill the mount to match the template, just change that paper template. I do agree that this shouldn't be a problem and shouldn't need re-engineering so I gave it 4 stars but once it is in place, you will love it 5 stars!
 Great space saver! September 11, 2008
halohilda (Illinois)
Easy to install and a great space saver. br /Very convenient while being out of the way.
Looks good, BUT.... August 7, 2008
Stan (Hawaii)
Looks very nice after installed. However... br /1. Template is not correct--need to make your own br /2. Screw placement is not ideal. If you countersink the screw in the cabinet and it goes too deep, the point will hit the swivel plate and possibly distort it, which will impede the movement of the ball bearings. br / br /Other than that, I like it.
 Nice finish but doesn't fit June 26, 2008
Calvin Wing
This knife block has a very nice finish, however it doesn't fit under any standard cabinet. The block that mounts to the underside of your cabinet is about 1" too thin to allow the block to swing out as it is designed. Also, the template does not match the mounting holes in the swivel block, and the screws are not the right length. I am returning mine for a refund. br /Also of note - the block holds the knife in place by magnets that can scratch/mark the blades of your fine cutlery when you pull the knife out or slide it in. br /Altogether, this is a non-starter. Yes, I could modify it and make it work but when you pay this kind of a price for a block of wood with slots in it you shouldn't have to re-manufacture it to make it work.
 Good product/poor template June 14, 2008
Bahama Dude (Arizona)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like others, we found the holes in the template did not align with the holes in the mounting block. The holes don't even align very well with themselves if you measure their layout. (See comment about using the template). Also, after redoing the template to match the holes, it was obvious if we lined up the arrows with the front of the cabinet, the back of the knife holder would hit the wall when swung around. An easy fix was to fold over the edge of the template so the back of the arrow heads were in alignment with edge of the cabinet. You also need to remember when using the template that you realigned that if you drill upwards from underneath the cabinet that your template is a mirror image of the holes in the mounting block so use the template with the print side against the bottom of the shelf. br / br /The screws supplied are kind of cheesy and the type that can break if too much torque is applied. We replaced ours with stainless screws (#8x1.25) and used a little dish soap to lubricate the threads. br / br /After all that the install was a piece of cake, looks great and frees up the counter space. br / br /A little more attention to detail and it would be a 5 star for us.
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