Joseph Joseph LockBlock Knife Block

Self-locking knife block for six knives, will fit most standard kitchen knives

For parents with young children, safety in the kitchen is paramount especially concerning sharp knives. Many people store them away in a drawer, but the drawer needs to be secured and blades can be easily damaged. LockBlock from Joseph Joseph, however provides a perfect solution. The innovative design locks knives safely inside the block requiring an adult-sized hand to operate it, meaning most children aged five and under will be unable to remove the knife.

As a knife is placed inside the slot of the Joseph Joseph LockBlock, its blade is held securely by a unique child safe Cam-lockT mechanism. Pulling on the knife increases the force of the grip so knives cannot be simply forced out of the block.

To remove a knife the release button, situated on both sides for left or right-handed operation, needs to be firmly pressed. 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 knives as it has a smooth rubber surface.