Kitchen Aid Cookware: simplehuman Dish Racks, Steel Frame, with Bamboo Knife Block Review

The title pretty much sums up my feelings about the simplehuman steel frame dish rack. As with all (or at least, all of the ones I've used) simplehuman products, you can see that someone actually put some thought into the design. The tines flip up and down so you have flexibility in racking dishes and pots, there's a flap that extends to catch drips from cups in the side holders (which flip back when not in use to minimize space needs), and a drainage system that funnels water back into the sink. It comes with a set of plastic feet to raise the rack should you have a sink with a tall lip. I don't, so I left them off - looks better that way, and should be easier to keep clean.

The best feature for me is the knife holder. There's a bamboo insert that keeps knifes safe and secure while drying. Finally a place to put good knives without the risk of damaging or blunting the blade (or cutting yourself). Excellent!

A minor quibble - the folding racks are a bit stubborn to move sometimes - you have to press them in so they fold down, which can be a bit awkward, especially with wet hands.

This also comes in white, but gray looks better (to my eye) and I hope will be easier to keep clean. While Amazon is an excellent place to buy this, you can also find it at the bed and bath store that has those discount coupons. Depending on sales tax, that can be a bit less expensive.

Yes, it's a lot to spend on a dish rack, but I've never been disappointed when buying good quality products -- spend a bit more now, and not have to replace it for a long while. My other simplehuman dish rack is four years old and still looks and works great -- hoping the same for this.

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Product Description:
For a convenient way to dry stacks of freshly washed dishes, turn to this highly efficient, space-saving rack. The unit's removable inner wire frame provides generous space for multiple plates and saucers, and its convenient row of tines can be flipped up for additional plates or flipped down to make room for larger pots, pans, and mixing bowls. The rack also comes with four flip-out cup holders, which suspend mugs, plastic cups, glassware, and goblets upside-down for thorough air-drying; an extra-large utensil holder with drain holes that keep air circulating; and a natural bamboo knife-block attachment, which protects various sizes of knives by securing them in an upright position. Even more, the unit's ABS plastic drip tray offers a three-way pivoting drain spout that accommodate any sink's orientation, as well as an extendable design that pulls out past the cup holders to keep drips and puddles off the counter. Other highlights include a solid steel frame, an elegant fingerprint-proof coating that prevents smudges, a sleek look that blends handsomely with any kitchen's decor, and an easy-to-clean design--the drip tray, utensil holder, and inner wire frame can all be cleaned as needed in the dishwasher. The drying rack measures 15 by 21-2/5 by 8-1/2 inches and carries a five-year limited warranty.