In the market for a few new kitchen utensils?

Rather than settling for average quality that will need replacing after a short while, invest in the best to make your time in the kitchen a breeze.

We’ve got our eye on the award-winning Japanese knife block from Furi, the winner of the Good Design Award and home to innovative designs.

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Available in five ($499), six ($549) or seven-piece sets ($649), you can get your hands on a brand new stone block, along with a fresh set of knives.

Made from natural stone and cement and made to last, these blocks are great for securely storing your knives and keeping them in pristine condition.

Ideal for a home cook or a professional chef, choose between a chic cream colourway or a classic black, whichever best suits your kitchen and taste.

Made to last

Designed to keep knives organised and displayed on the kitchen counter, Furi blocks offer the perfect subtle storage for frequently used knives.

Containing universal slots to fit knives from other labels, and you can choose between five, six of seven piece sets to suit your chopping needs.

Perfect for cooking endless meals from veggie dishes to hearty meat casseroles this winter, each knife is made with secure handles and blades, from high-carbon Japanese stainless steel alloy.

Invest in the best

If you’re ready to invest in a new set of knives PLUS a Furi Stone Block to store them in, get ready to shop up a storm.

Each set includes five of the most popular knives for the kitchen.

• Santoku Knife 13cm (5 inch)
• East/West Santoku Knife 17cm (7 inch)
• Cook’s Knife 20cm (8 inch)
• Bread Knife 20cm (8 inch), Utility Knife 15cm (6 inch) Asian Utility Knife 12cm (4.5 inches)

Rave reviews

With plenty of five-star reviews, it’s no surprise that Furi is a firm favourite among shoppers.

“Amazing quality. So beautiful to use as well as very well weighted for easy handling. This looks exactly as the photo online. Very stoked with this purchase. Completes the look of my kitchen nicely,” one shopper commented.

“An excellent set of food preparation knives. Well balanced, comfortable to hold & use. Also convenient & looks great on the kitchen bench,” a second shopper wrote.

“I’ve become quite keen on cooking over the last couple of years but I’ve always tended to baulk at the cost of genuinely good knives. However I took the plunge on these, which are a budget level above my usual, and they are VERY worth it. Lovely balance, great sharpness, and the magnetic storage block is really handy for keeping them neat in the kitchen,” another customer wrote.

“Excellent set of knives, very sharp, good grip! Well worth it,” said another.

To purchase a Furi Stone Block, head to the website here.