AVSTEG Knife Holder (23 cm)

This knife holder looks great in the photos, due to the combination of Ikea's classic metal epoxy white metal and bamboo colours. Something I love. However, the product looks less stylish and refined, even cheap, in real life.  The box airing system prevents mould from forming inside if you store the knives wet inside, but it's also a nice design touch.

 

I have it on my kitchen counter, and I have a good amount of different knives stored them. The materials aren't strong and I think that the design isn't good. The holder wobbles a bit due to the fact that has some legs and a mobile tray that rests on them. That is, the bottom tray is not fixed but loose, so it tends to slide off easily. It was designed to catch dripping water if you put them wet in. But, who would do that? I don't at least. Why not making the base solid and fixed just with some perforated holes? Why not making the holder more stable and strong? I bought this product when it was first released, so it wasn't as cheap as it's today, but I was totally disappointed. I have this holder in use, and  serves a function, but I would not recommended it.  

 

DESIGNER Zhelin Lian.