[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I spent more time than I should have looking at knife blocks before this one came to the rescue. I chose it because it has an solid wood bottom and can comfortably hold 12 knives, and it's the perfect size for my non-standard-depth drawer. I'm using the top row for our streak knives and the bottom for general purpose/chopping knives. I will say some of the slots aren't sanded down enough so there are splinters, and we'll have to sand them ourselves. But that's not a deal breaker. Overall, I'm satisfied with this knife block!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Now I have some counter space back and my drawer looks so organized and clean! Great purchase and makes great gift.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The overall quality seems good. There are a few spots on the walls of the slots that weren't sanded down properly, but overall the product works as described.
It is what I am looking for. But, there is strong smell, I am not sure if it is the smell of wood or the layer of coating. After soaking in the water in order to get rid of the smell, some spot of wood color seems diminished.