The recent and most talked kitchen cutlery is the new Voodoo Knife Block which is designed by the Italian design expert Raffaele Iannello. Its design is worth noting as it is stylish while the blades are also of great use. This knife block is a safe place to stock the knives after use rather than using the old, worn out wooden block that is no longer a part of kitchen trends. With this brief note, the below article is about the Voodoo Knife Block which is reviewed in its each and every aspect.
Quick look:
Although the award winning Voodoo Knife Block is ultimately much spoke about its brilliant design and the magnet body, it does come with 5 pair of stainless steel knives of good quality. As a culinary accessory, it is sure to take its own place in the modern kitchens.
Design and construction:
The knife block measuring about 41(H) x 36 (W) x 29 (D) cm is crafted into the shape of a leaning, bald voodoo man in bright colours. The voodoo person has 5 slots in his body to hold the knives safe after use. There are individual protective knife sleeves for each blade and the slots are magnetized to secure knives in the holder. The additional protective sheaths provided helps in maintaining the sharpness of the blades to last long.
The five useful knives:
The 5 knives the Voodoo Knife Block consists of are the chef’s knife, bread knife, craver or slicing knife, utility knife and paring knife. The knives are razor sharp and help in achieving precise cuts. The chef’s, bread and carver knives measure about 33 cm while the utility knife is of 24 cm and the paring knife is about 20 cm. The bread knives are serrated to cut the soft breads without crushing it. The carving knives are much thinner than a chef’s knife which is used to slice thin cuts of meat. A utility knife is between a chef’s knife and paring knife in size and is often used for a non-cutting kitchen tool while the paring knives are ideal for peeling and removing the skins. These knives are well balanced and are easy to use.
Material:
The knife blades are made of Molybdenum and Vanadium stainless steel. This material itself has the properties of durability, resistance to wears and is highly resistant to corrosions. It is harder and the rusts do not form that easily when compared to that of the other standard stainless steel blades. However, blades often blunt after long years of use which can be sharpened using kitchen knife sharpener with a ceramic wheel or a grinding stone.
Colours of the voodoo knife block:
The voodoo man is a unique artistic knife holder that is made of heavy duty ABS plastic. The Voodoo Knife Block is available in eight bright and attractive colours; chrome, red, black, gold, apple, pink, white and transparent. The chrome and gold finish blocks cost quite more than that of the other colours. This knife block base can be maintained by washing it with warm, soapy water.
Warranty details:
These ergonomically designed knives do carry the manufacturer’s warranty for 25 years.
Age limit:
The knives are ideal to be sold only for the individuals above the age of 18 years.
Overall view:
Voodoo Knife Block is a cool design knife holder by Raffaele Iannello than the other usual wooden blocks. This is not all about the voodoo knife block but also the 5 knives serve well the purpose as well as in adding a stylish look to the modern kitchens. This set is not just a piece of decor to attract kitchens but the knives are of good quality to suit any households. Thus there are no necessities for having second thoughts when planned to go for it.
Voodoo Knife Block – Technical Specifications, Features
| Manufacturer | Voodoo |
| Model Name | Voodoo Knife Block Set |
| Type | Knife Block Set |
| Knife use | Kitchen |
| Colours available | Bright red, black, gold, chrome, green and pink |
| Handle | Stainless steel |
| Stainless steel type | Molybdenum and Vanadium Stainless Steel |
| Number of knives | Five |
| Type of knives | Chefs knife (33cm) A bread knife (33cm) A carver or slicer (33cm) A utility knife (24cm) A paring knife (20cm). |
| Knife block material | Heavy Duty ABS Plastic |
| Protective sheaths | Yes |
| Package contents | 1x Base unit 1x Standing unit 2x Fastening bolts 1x Bread knife 1x Carver / slicer 1x Chef’s knife 1x Utility knife 1x Paring knife 5x Protective knife sheaths. |
| Type of Steel | Molybdenum and Vanadium |
| Suitable age | 18+ years |
| Warranty | 25 years |
Good review, Voodoo’s knife block sets are of high quality. I would add that being steel, Voodoo’s sets are extremely durable by nature and longer-lasting. The metal is both really solid and non porous. Since it does not react to food and it’s resistant to heat – it’s among the safest of kitchenware. I highly recommend stainless steel over titanium, aluminium and other alternatives.