Ninja Foodi StaySharp Knife Block with Integrated Sharpener – 6-Piece Set Cyber Space K32006UKCYD

The most frustrating thing about knife blocks isn't the knives — it's that they go blunt within months and you either forget to sharpen them or can't be bothered to get the whetstone out. Ninja's StaySharp system tackles this directly: the block itself houses an integrated sharpener, so every time you draw or return a knife, the blade is automatically honed. It's a mundane ritual turned passive maintenance, and for anyone who's ever hacked at a tomato with a blade that should have been sharpened six months ago, that's a genuinely practical solution. The five knives — crafted from German X50CrMov15 stainless steel — cover the core tasks: chef's, bread, carving, santoku, and paring, plus a pair of kitchen scissors.

Who Is This For?

This suits someone who cooks regularly, wants knives that stay sharp without building a sharpening habit, and doesn't want to faff about with separate tools. It's particularly well-suited to households where multiple people use the knives, since consistent edge maintenance matters more when blades see heavy rotation. If you're a serious home cook who already owns Japanese knives and a quality whetstone, the integrated sharpener won't replace that level of care — look elsewhere.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently praise the balance and weight of the blades, noting they feel more substantial than comparable sets at this price point. The integrated sharpener draws particular approval for keeping edges consistently usable between deeper sharpenings. The most repeated criticism is that the block's footprint is larger than expected, which causes problems on smaller kitchen worktops — worth measuring before you order.

The Deal

At £129.99, down from £179.99, you're saving £50 — a 28% reduction. This product is newly tracked on our site, so there's no price history to confirm whether £179.99 is a genuine regular retail price or an inflated anchor figure; treat the "was" price with appropriate scepticism until we've gathered more data. You can find more context on Ninja's current range in our best Ninja deals and best kitchen deals guides. If the integrated sharpening concept genuinely solves a problem you recognise in your own kitchen, £129.99 is a reasonable entry point — but watch this one for a few weeks before committing.