If you hate germs, and don’t mind a relatively large section of your kitchen counter being taken up by just 5 knives, you might want to look into this germ eliminating knife block. Like most germ eliminating devices, it relies on a safe UV-C light (the same technology used in hospitals for the sanitization process) to kill 99.99% of the surface bacteria and viruses that might be contaminating your cutlery.



The process takes just 20 seconds, and you can even place knives that have just been rinsed directly into the block since the heat from the UV-C bulb will dry them as they’re being ‘cleaned.’ It can be set to turn on automatically every 3 hours, sterilizing the knives on a regu

If you hate germs, and don’t mind a relatively large section of your kitchen counter being taken up by just 5 knives, you might want to look into this germ eliminating knife block. Like most germ eliminating devices, it relies on a safe UV-C light (the same technology used in hospitals for the sanitization process) to kill 99.99% of the surface bacteria and viruses that might be contaminating your cutlery.

The process takes just 20 seconds, and you can even place knives that have just been rinsed directly into the block since the heat from the UV-C bulb will dry them as they’re being ‘cleaned.’ It can be set to turn on automatically every 3 hours, sterilizing the knives on a regular basis, or you can set it to turn on as soon as they’ve been inserted.

With this germ eliminating knife block, available from Hammacher Schlemmer, you may rest assured that all your cutlery will be germ-free, as it will get you rid of pathogens like salmonella, listeria, and staphylococcus to help prevent cross contamination and food-borne illness.

The block is made out of durable ABS plastic and has five slots to accommodate chef's, serrated, boning, and pairing knives, and a wide opening that holds kitchen shears or a honing steel. It is a rather large device, at least for a small kitchen that is, measuring 9.5x10.25x6 inches, at a weight of 2 lbs, but, if you think about it, it's very efficient, not to mention the fact that it takes of your health.

The germ eliminating knife block from Hammacher Schlemmer can be purchased for the approximate amount of 90 US dollars. That may seem a lot, but when it comes to our own health, it's better not to make any compromises.