Aaron Leather Goods Vendimia Estilo Leather Knife Roll Storage Bag, Elastic and Expandable 10 Pockets, Adjustable/Detachable Shoulder Strap, Travel-Friendly Chef Knife Case Roll (Caramel, Leather)

I was initially skeptical about this leather knife roll, but it has completely exceeded my expectations! From the moment I unboxed it, the rich smell of genuine leather wafted out, instantly reassuring me that I had received a high-quality product.The storage capacity is just right for my needs—I keep five of my favorite knives along with a spatula, spoon, tongs, and a few other essentials. It’s perfect for quickly grabbing when I’m bouncing between my house and rentals. The leather is thick and durable, and the hardware feels sturdy and well-made.I also appreciate that it comes with an optional shoulder strap. While I usually just use the handle, it’s nice to have the strap as an option for future use. I’ve received so many compliments on this roll, and people are always surprised when I tell them it’s from Amazon. It’s perfect for traveling chefs or anyone who needs a reliable, stylish way to transport their kitchen tools. Highly recommend!

I am not a professional chef, nor do I wish to be one. Even the idea of having my culinary creations judged by a teacher according to a standardized grading system fills me with dread. It’s not that I think my cooking technique is inadequate or that my foods are not tasty enough; it’s simply that I no longer wish to subject myself to the student-teacher disciplinary dynamic any longer. I can learn new things from cookbooks and the Internet, and I can refine my skills through the time tested method of trial and error. For all the rest, the professionals can provide me with new dishes and complicated preparations when desired.But when it comes to knives, I do tend to draw the line, especially when I am traveling and have access to a kitchen. Rented vacation homes, cabins in parks with eat-in facilities, and resorts where guests have access to a common dining room and shared commercial-grade kitchen. I really need good knives – my German made Wüsthof Trident Classic edition ones – in order to slice, shop, dice, and plate my meals. And ideally, I like to eat my grilled meats with my own set of Laguiole stainless steel, French made serrated steak knives. You just can’t enjoy quality foods – think grass fed ribeye steaks, cured king salmon, garden grown produce, sourdough rye bread – without the right equipment in the kitchen that cuts and carves them right.The solution? A leather knife roll, of course. No, this Aaron Leather Goods professional grade model isn’t cheap, but that’s the point. It’s made to last using really tough, well conditioned (waxed) calf leather hide and excellent stitching with metal clasps and buckles and suede and fabric inserts that perfectly protect your prized knives and accessories. According to the company, the leather models are assembled for them in India. I am able to fit a full 10 piece Wüsthof knife set and 6 Laguiole steak knives inside, with room to spare for things like corkscrews, oyster knives, vegetable peelers, matches, and more. Candles, even, if you have the option of using them in your rental. What is more romantic than that?The main reason I got this item was because my wife and I usually rent a cabin once a year in Napa Valley where we have access to a small kitchen and dining area, and we like to buy good wine directly from wineries and produce from a local farmers’ market (the Saint Helena one is our favorite). We make amazing meals at a fraction of what you’d pay if you actually had to eat out in Napa Valley, and the money we save we invest in bottles of wine.We also visit a Mendocino hot springs resort in the middle of nowhere where the only food option is to prepare it yourself using a fully stocked kitchen – with a 12 burner gas stove, several commercial refrigerators, an outdoor propane grill, and full set of dishes and cooking pots, including Lodge cast iron skillets. But the knives are not professional quality and tend to be less than razor sharp, and I don’t want to lug an electric sharpener with me or deal with inferior blades. So, I bring my own. You can wrap knives in cotton towels or brown bags, but that doesn’t really protect the knives – or your fingers – from the blades and tips especially. Only a leather knife roll can perform this task properly.The truth is that this Aaron Leather Goods knife roll is a bit of overkill for an amateur chef, but I’d rather invest in something high quality than make do with a cheaper alternative. A gift card from my family helped reduce the cost, but in the end, it’s money well spent if you plan on bringing your own knives with you at least a few times annually on vacation or for longer stays. It looks good, too! I would give it a 10/10 for quality and look forward to adding more Aaron Leather Goods items to my household in the future.

I bought this a couple months ago. I'm not a chef. I'm not even a great cook. I do however have good taste in kitchen cutlery.Ok, so I don't need to bring my knives with me most of the time. I do however need to haul them to the sharpening guy once in a while. I have pretty much a double set of knives as my other half and I like to cook together, and as a result, we often need the knife the other is using. I happened to inherit a number of good knives, so I kept the duplicates to take care of that. Then my relationship is in another state, so we have a bunch of knives there too... Lots of pointy sharp objects to get sharpened...I think we're nearing 40 kitchen knives, and then a number of steak knives. so I was able to rotate them through the knife guy in 4 batches, and this was the way to do it. I could have screwed around wrapping them in cardboard, but what's the fun in that.The quality of this roll is excellent. The flap that covers the blades is nice and soft. The backing leather of the body is kinda stiff, which is good in this case. You don't want the knife roll ending up floppy. The straps work nicely, and the hardware seems to be good quality. The straps seem a little long, but I guess better that than struggling to strap it closed if you've got some chunky knives or cleavers in there.Do I need it frequently?... No, certainly not, but it's there when I do. The quality seems to be such that I will not need to worry about it falling apart for many years, possibly life time, considering my casual use.

This knife roll is very well made from first quality leather. I expect it will last many years. Generous dimensions will allow it to fit large knives and cleavers.

Let me just start with WOW!! This should cost easier 3x as much. Absolutely beautiful, real, thick leather with high quality stitching. It well exceeded my expectations. I am not a chef, but I am a knife nerd… I test fit a few of my favorites in to test it out. Went from a 195mm Shibata battship a couple 210mm and 240mm gyutos and a 270mm sujihiki, all fit without issue and extra space. The thick suede cover piece is a very nice touch and takes out the need for a saya or blade cover. I feel confident that my expensive, Japanese knives are comfortably safe in this. Also the buckles and claps and a nice gun metal and feel very solid. This is not cheap temu/knockoff. Highly recommend!

Another review already had great pictures. Nothing I could add photographically could do this knife roll justice!This roll & strap could EASILY go for $350 and still be a bargain!The quality of leather and hardware is simply unbelievable at this price!If you’re in the market AT ALL, this is it. Grab this one and don’t look back!