A utensil retaining device includes a body portion having a longitudinal wall extending between a first end and a second end such that a utensil entrance is defined therebetween and an extension member connected to the body portion. The extension member contains a plurality of flexible cables therewithin such that it can be easily flexibly adapted to removably attach to various contours of upper edges and exterior surfaces of serveware. The utensil retaining device is made of a heat resistant and flexible moldable polymeric material such that the body portion moldably and flexibly grips the exterior surface of the handle of a utensil, serving utensil, tool instrument or other handheld tools.

The lockable knife block comprises a knife block and one or more knives. The knife block is a mechanical structure that stores one or more knives. The lockable knife block is a locking structure. The locking knife block comprises an interlock mechanism that inhibits an individual from removing an individual knife selected from the one or more knives from the knife block without releasing the interlock mechanism. The interlock mechanism is a lockable structure.

The lockable knife block comprises a knife block and one or more knives. The knife block is a mechanical structure that stores one or more knives. The lockable knife block is a locking structure. The locking knife block comprises an interlock mechanism that inhibits an individual from removing an individual knife selected from the one or more knives from the knife block without releasing the interlock mechanism. The interlock mechanism is a lockable structure.

A cutting board is provided. The cutting board includes a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, and a first channel interrupting the third surface. The first surface lies within a first plane and comprises a first perimeter. The second surface extends away from the first surface proximate to the first perimeter. The third surface lies within a second plane and includes a second perimeter. The first channel extends along the second plane and interrupts the third surface.

A cutting board is provided. The cutting board includes a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, and a first channel interrupting the third surface. The first surface lies within a first plane and comprises a first perimeter. The second surface extends away from the first surface proximate to the first perimeter. The third surface lies within a second plane and includes a second perimeter. The first channel extends along the second plane and interrupts the third surface.

A kitchen knife holder has a configuration including: a holder body for suspending a kitchen knife entirely by holding a top of a spine of the kitchen knife; and a magnet array attached to the holder body. The holder body includes two or more magnets spaced at an interval and arranged in an array pattern, and used for magnetically supporting the top of the spine of the kitchen knife in a manner allowing the top to be attached and detached freely. The magnet array is arranged at a substantially center position of the holder body in a width direction as viewed from one end of the holder body.

A kitchen knife holder has a configuration including: a holder body for suspending a kitchen knife entirely by holding a top of a spine of the kitchen knife; and a magnet array attached to the holder body. The holder body includes two or more magnets spaced at an interval and arranged in an array pattern, and used for magnetically supporting the top of the spine of the kitchen knife in a manner allowing the top to be attached and detached freely. The magnet array is arranged at a substantially center position of the holder body in a width direction as viewed from one end of the holder body.

A modular assembly comprising at least one holder, base-unit having at least one hollow opening on at least one end and further comprising at least one adapter-unit; wherein said adapter-unit plugs securely into the hollow opening of said holder, base-unit; and wherein said holder, base-unit and said at least one adapter-unit may be interchanged and combined with alternate holder, base-units and adapter-units to form a variety of cohesive, convertible assemblies which function as a vase, a plant stand, a candle holder and/or a caddy for various articles.

A foldable drinking straw made of paper developing along a longitudinal axis, and having a flexible shaped portion configured to allow a folding, one over the other, of two adjacent portions of the straw. The flexible shaped portion is defined by a plurality of depressions, disposed in succession along the longitudinal axis, and each made on a limited circumferential portion of the circular section of the straw.

In some embodiments, a mess kit includes a container assembly having a lid portion and a container, each of the lid portion and container including handle portions having apertures that align when the lid portion is connected to the container. In some embodiments, a tether device is provided to connect the lid portion to the container, as well as to releasably connect one or more utensil devices, or utensil assemblies to the container assembly. Also, the utensil assembly can include a first utensil and second utensil connectable together in a first mode, and second mode, with each mode of connection involving inserting a portion of the first utensil into a sheath member of the second utensil.