The Edge Straight is an aluminium profile handle that mounts along the edge of your cabinet doors and drawers. Rather than protruding from the surface, it sits flush with the door edge, creating a continuous line that follows your cabinetry's form.

Where It Fits

This handle works on standard kitchen doors between 16mm and 22mm thick, making it suitable for most cabinet construction. The brushed matt black finish pairs well with contemporary kitchens, particularly those with darker cabinetry or where you want the hardware to recede into the background rather than stand out.

How It Works

You grip the handle from underneath, using your fingers to pull the door or drawer open. The 18mm height and 41mm width provide enough space for a comfortable grip while keeping the profile relatively slim. At 200mm long, this size works well on standard width doors and drawers.

Why It Matters

Edge-mounted handles like this create clean sight lines across your kitchen because they don't interrupt the door face. This can make your kitchen feel less cluttered, especially if you have many cabinets. The grip feels natural once you're used to it, and there's less risk of catching clothing or tea towels on protruding handles.

Design Consideration

This style works best when you want your cabinetry to feel streamlined and modern. However, if you prefer a more traditional kitchen aesthetic or need handles that are immediately obvious to guests, a more prominent style might suit you better. The edge position also means the handle is less visible from certain angles, which some find appealing and others do not.

Build Quality

The aluminium construction provides durability while keeping weight down. Blum includes the necessary fixings, and the screw fixing method creates a secure attachment to your doors. The brushed matt black finish should resist showing fingerprints better than a high-gloss alternative.

Consider how this handle style fits with your daily use of the kitchen and whether the clean, linear aesthetic matches what you're trying to achieve with your overall design.