Abstract: This invention relates to a safety device for holding a knife primarily for commercial use in restaurants, and stores. The holder is an elongated raised portion primarily made of stainless steel with a flange on each side. The elongated portion slants from a wider opening for insertion of knife back to a rear portion flush with the counter. The holder is slidably attached over or under the counter or other surface by side rail holders or mounting brackets, one holder on each side to slidably receive the flanges. The holder is easily removed for cleaning.