I've started off showing you the traditonal wooden knife block with predetermined slots for knives. You can buy just the knife block or combine it with a convenient purchase of a knife set. In case, you've never thought of the option, I also showed you a magnetic strip that is attached to the wall, that will easily hold several knives. If you'd like more flexibility there are knife blocks with movable rods or a bristle pad that allows you to put the knives whereever you want on the inside.

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This knife block will hold all types of knives including a cleaver. The 20 knife slots give you a lot of options. There's 8 steak knife slots that you could also use to keep your paring and peeling knives instead.

The angle of the block is perfect for standard counter tops, so that it's easy to pull out knives and use them. The block is sufficiently heavy so that it doesn't move as you remove and replace knives. It measures 5.5 inches x 10.5 inches x 9.2 inches so it's big enough to do the job of holding 20 knives but won't take up too much counter space.

Here's something a little different than the traditional wooden knife block. I just wanted to show you one, in case you hadn't thought of this option. The Chicago Cutlery Magnetic Knife Storage Strip has a powerful magnet that can hold any kitchen knife safely. You can even attach other metal kitchen utensils such as wire whisks, so it's more versatile than a traditional wooden knife block. I have friends who think that it is more sanitary to keep knives on a magnetic strip than to insert them into a wooden knife block.

It's very easy to install. The strip comes with screws which act as the tabs that you slide the magnetic strip onto. So you just decide where you want the magnetic knife storage strip on the wall, put in the screws and attach the strip.

This Wusthof knife block swivels on it's base, which is great if you're working at a cooking island with another person. But it might just be annoying if you're usually a lone cook and it moves every time you insert or take out a knife. You also can't back it up to a wall and expect it to swivel, so it will take up more counterspace than a non-swivel.

It's made of European beechwood and measures 8 x 12 x 10 inches.

The stainless steel Kapoosh Knife Holder is different from a wooden knife block because it has internal freedom rods which lets you arrange any set of knives you want regardless of type and size. This is great if you're buying you're knives a little at a time or have bought knives from several different makers. I like the fact that the freedoms rods are removable and can be washed in your dishwasher.

On the outside this knife block is a rich and eco-friendly bamboo wood. On the inside you'll see a removable bristle pad that holds your knives in place. It comes out so that you can keep it clean and fresh. So as you can see there's no precise slots that you have to put your knives in. You get maximum flexibility and a traditional-looking knife storage solution.