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Pros: Material Quality, Construction
Cons: None
Nice Looking, Needs a Heavier Base
I bought this because I was grossed out by talk of the germs that can build up in the more traditional, slotted knife blocks. I like the look and the scale of it, and it keeps my knives easily available, yet nice and tidy.Things you should know before buying the product: 1) the base is not as heavy as it probably should be, so you can't just wrench off a knife (the holder will tip). Instead, you have to slide the knives off the panels. 2) The magnetic strips within are much skinnier than the wooden strips, so you really can only fit one knife (even a small paring knife) onto each wooden strip.As an aside, I think I'd design it so the wooden strips are magnetized front and back-- then it would become a truly efficient storage option.Overall, though, I'm happy with the product and would recommend it to other buyers.
