Magnetic Knife Holder Woodworking
Hardwood magnetic knife holders made in a home woodshop and sold on Etsy
Video published Jul 16, 2026 by JASCOgoods
Startup cost: Moderate startup cost (table saw, drill, router or Forstner bits, sander, hardwood and neodymium magnets; low if you already own the tools) (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)
Source video
JASCOgoods · I Found Etsy’s Easiest Woodworking Best Seller… So I Built It ↗
What It Is
You make wall-mounted magnetic knife holders from hardwood in a home or garage workshop and sell them online, mainly on Etsy. The build in the video is a walnut board with a red oak accent strip glued on, sanded, with shallow holes drilled from the back so N52 neodymium magnets (12mm or 18mm) sit just under the surface, then finished with Danish oil. The creator finds the product by searching Etsy for 'wooden magnetic knife holder' and filtering to best sellers, showing listings at about $54-$62 for 12 inches and $98-$100 for 24 inches. Variations include live edge, epoxy, countertop stands and personalization.
The Pitch
The creator calls it one of the easiest projects he has found, with one of the highest profit margins, since the best-selling version is essentially one board with holes and magnets. He shows Etsy listings with items sitting in several shoppers' carts as proof that people buy them, and notes that cheaper 12mm magnets in half-inch holes still hold knives well.
Who It’s Best For
Hobby woodworkers who already own basic shop tools and want a simple, repeatable product to sell online.
The Truth (as we see it)
The Etsy prices shown are real listings, but the video does not cover sales volume, Etsy fees, shipping or how long it takes to get a new shop noticed; 'high margin' leaves out labor and the cost of hardwood and magnets. The build itself is simple and well demonstrated, and the creator honestly shows mistakes and magnet-strength trade-offs. This is a popular and competitive Etsy category, so photos, wood choice and customization will matter. It needs power tools and some shop space, and strong magnets need careful handling.
Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.
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