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This kind of thing is very easy to DIY. Buy some boards a bit wider than your widest knife, cut them to a bit longer than your longest knife, sand cut ends and corners/edges if you want, and nail or screw to a base and back:
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I like it because I can keep it under a shelf and still take the knives out.

I like the look of this! I'd use it for my many less frequently used knives or a similar version that would lay flat in a (drawer). The layout would be good to fit a lot of knives in a small footprint.

This is an old pic but it's what I currently have, had it custom made by a local woodworker after doing the research and testing with the magnets myself (okay… the r&t was super easy, just wanted to sound hardcore lol):
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Guys, pls check out this offering from James of Knives and Stones. He is one of our vendors here, based in Australia.

If I am not mistaken, he had sent a few of these via Amazon or something, so USA buyers do not have to pay international shipping. If anyone remembers, pls post here or can contact James himself.

http://www.knivesandstones.com/syousin-professional-knife-block/

Here is the link for the Fulfilled by Amazon blocks from James: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010VN2L0M/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
 
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I like the look of this! I'd use it for my many less frequently used knives or a similar version that would lay flat in a (drawer). The layout would be good to fit a lot of knives in a small footprint.

This is an old pic but it's what I currently have, had it custom made by a local woodworker after doing the research and testing with the magnets myself (okay… the r&t was super easy, just wanted to sound hardcore lol):
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I love that I've spent enough time at this that I can identify at least half of those! :knife:
 
That actually looks pretty good! Slots look a little small maybe though.
 
These IKEA blocks have rather narrow slots, and there are obstructions down in the slots that makes them not work with all blade shapes, and combining more than one makes things look uneven and messy. And they do not make use of real estate very efficiently.
 
I'm definitely eyeing up Ian's design right now!

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I like its simple elegence. The slots look far too small for cleavers, though. :-(
 
It is really thoughtfully designed also. The goal is for the front block to hold 210-240mm knives and the back block to hold 270-330mm knives.

The reason the slots are angled is so that you can see the blade faces clearly.

This my absolute favorite knife block

I like its simple elegence. The slots look far too small for cleavers, though. :-(
 
I didn't finish my message before before the edit time expired. Ian's holder is nice, but for cleavers I like the one I posted from Amazon if you are going minimalist or the monster below

This my absolute favorite knife block. Dave carried them when he had his webstore. He cleared them out for $150 from what I recall but there were no takers at the time.

Anyway, I think this one kick arse. Huge, adjustable, and cleanable.

http://bernalcutlery.lightspeedwebs...amboo-knife-block-with-removable-slots/dp/702
 
That definitely looks awesome; I currently only have a basic 11-slot Shun block, but my wife won't let me upgrade. However, since it can't hold my cleaver, the cleaver sits beside it on the countertop. Maybe once it's knocked off and slices off a toe, she'll relent and let me get the block you posted. Trading a toe for a new knife block is a fair exchange, right?!
 
That actually looks pretty good! Slots look a little small maybe though.

I suggest you check one out in person, if possible. The slots can accommodate decent sized blades; I have a 210mm in the front and a 230mm in the back (~2.5mm spine / ~60mm height). I only noticed one slot that has an obstruction (back left), so I use that for a pairing knife. Overall, I think it has a relatively small footprint, at least compared to most knife blocks.

The biggest knock is that it can only accommodate 6 knives (2 gyutos), but heck, it's only $20 CAD. It would probably look terrible if you had more than one side by side.

Truthfully, I have yet to find a knife block I'm 100% satisfied with. I'll let you know if I ever find one :doublethumbsup:
 
I like the look of this! I'd use it for my many less frequently used knives or a similar version that would lay flat in a (drawer). The layout would be good to fit a lot of knives in a small footprint.

There are a number of options pre-made to fit in a drawer. All over Amazon and Google for "drawer knife block". Picked one of these up recently from a local target. Needed something until I can figure out a knife block to work with my limited counter space. Hard to beat at $25.

http://www.target.com/p/farberware-wood-knife-in-drawer-organizer/-/A-16677025

Lower slots will hold up to about a 250-260mm blade without them sticking out at the back. Upper slots are good for a 120mm petty.
 
Not really vertical, but I have one of these and it works pretty well. The very top holds up to ~280mm blade and you can fit two knives on each ledge. I have a paring knife, oyster knife, and scissors stuck on the bottom ledge, and room for a boning knife, petty, and fish tweezers on the 2nd from the bottom.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JNBN75C/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

The company has a few other vertical options, but I don't think they hold blades as long as this one. There were some options on etsy when I was shopping around as well.
 
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Actually it works very well. The only problem is counter space that is not covered by cabinets. I took these a while back on a banister, it is a little more snug on the counter. The recent magnetic boards are meant for smaller knives (<= 210mm) to fit under the cabinets. 240-270 fits very nicely in this block.

This one was made by David. I reached out tenatively to John a while back about pricing them out but ended up going another direction. It is a very sterile way to store a lot of longer knives.
 
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