The Germ Eliminating Knife Block sold by Hammacher Schlemmer uses UV-C light to kill any bacteria that might be lingering on one of your knives. We agree with Boing Boing that this germ-zapping knife block is not as attractive as simpler wood knife holders.
It doesn't even have the charm of a $20 IKEA knife block made out of 90 percent recycled balsam pap, but this germ eliminating knife block by Hammacher Schlemer ciijs the e.coli off of your butchering utensils with a UV-C light that kills surface bacteria when the knife is inserted.
At $89.95 it's also more expensive than your typical knife holder. However, compulsive cleaners may marvel at the gadget's ability to automatically slay salmonella, listeria, and staphylococcus.
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