I was looking for a knife block that could hold my cleaver and I am so happy I found this one! I love how ever knife now has it's space and I love that I can keep all of my knives out for easy access.
So I've had a block set of Henckels knives for a while and added to it over time. when I ran out of slots, I just started keeping the extras in a drawer. I realized I hardly ever went to the extra step of pulling those out, so I decided they needed to be in my line of sight too. I thought I would have to get a second block not realizing I could just get a larger one. one that could hold all of my knives in one place. this block did the trick, saving me counter space but getting full use of all my kitchen knives, and even has a spot for my shears, out of the drawer they came too!
This hardwood block fits nicely on the counter and is roomy enough for all your knives plus shears and a honing tool. Wood is the best option for maintaining the quality of your knives...don't fall for gimmicks like plastic slots or universal style blocks...traditional wood is the best option.
This is a great knife storage block! I love that there is a slot for a cleaver, as well as my kitchen shears and honing steel. A perfect replacement for the old, compact one with too few slots.