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Wüsthof Under-Cabinet-Swinger Knife Storage Block
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Our Price: $39.95
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Average Customer Rating:  
Manufacturer: Wusthof
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Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Wüsthof
EAN: 4002293800103
Feature: Stores knives off the counter surface
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Wusthof
Manufacturer: Wusthof
Model: 8001
Publisher: Wusthof
Studio: Wusthof
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Features
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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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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great block - stupid installation template
Comment: 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!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great space saver!
Comment: Easy to install and a great space saver.
Very convenient while being out of the way.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Looks good, BUT....
Comment: Looks very nice after installed. However...
1. Template is not correct--need to make your own
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.
Other than that, I like it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Nice finish but doesn't fit
Comment: 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.
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.
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.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good product/poor template
Comment: 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.
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.
After all that the install was a piece of cake, looks great and frees up the counter space.
A little more attention to detail and it would be a 5 star for us.
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Editorial Reviews:
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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.
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