Lived in a house with a magnetic strip for knives and when we moved didn't realize how awesome it was! This was a perfect solution so you can take it where ever you move and it has double storage because of both sides. Also it just looks good!

Previous to getting this knife block, I kept all of my knives in drawer and covered with blade protectors. My favorite chef knife was always on top and easy to find. When I needed a different knife, I had to search through the drawers and remove the blade protector to see which knife was in it.

When I discovered this magnetic knife block, my hesitation in buying it was where to put it since the size of the board isn't mentioned in the description. I did decide to purchase this knife block, and I love it. The size of the block is 12" wide by 9" high, and the base is 13" wide by 4 1/2" wide by 1" high. So the total height of the block is 10".

The block comes with the magnetic block and base, 4 screws (1 extra), and a Philips screwdriver. I put it together in a matter of 5 minutes or so. Some reviews mentioned the screws stripped easily, but I didn't have that problem and the block is stable. If it gets wobbly in the future, I don't think it would be a problem to replace the wood screws.

At this point, I am totally happy with this block. I have 6 knives on one side and 5 knives and a scissors on the other side. I still have some knives in drawers, but the ones I most look for are on this block. I have had no problem with the knives or the scissors slipping. You just have to make sure the tang of the knives are on top of the board and the blade is flat on the board. As you can see in my pictures, the knives on this block are much easier to find than those in the drawer with blade covers.

Whether or not your knives stick well to this magnetic block will depend on the metal composition of the blades. Blades with iron and carbon steel stick very well. Pure stainless blades will not stick well as stainless has a very low content of iron. The knives I currently have on this block are Shun, Wusthof, Victorinox, Misen, and a couple less expensive Japanese knives.

UPDATE 08/19/22:

I have been using this magnetic knife block for about 3 months, and have my favorite knives on it. This has made finding my knives so much easier. I no longer have to search through a drawer of knives in blade protectors. I can find the knife I want to use, rinse and dry it when I am done with it, and then put it back on the block. I would honestly never go back to putting knives with blade protectors in a drawer or even using the conventional knife block. I put my conventional knife block in the donation box.

UPDATE 12/12/22:
I have been using this magnetic knife block for about 7 months or so, and still couldn't be happier with it. I removed the scissors to make room for more knives, and it now holds 13 of my favorite knives. At this point in time, the block does not wobble at all, and all of my knives stay securely on it without slipping. I so love that all of my favorite knives are available to me without having to dig through a drawer.

UPDATE 09/01/23:
I have had this knife block for about 1 1/2 years, and I still love it. It securely holds my favorite knives and keeps them handy. Although with conventional knife blocks you can see only the handles of the knives, with this knife block, you can see the entire knife. This makes it so much easier and faster to choose the knife you want to use. At this point, it still holds my knives, keeps them handy, and I don't have to search for the knife I want to use.

At this point, I couldn't be happier with this magnetic knife block and would definitely recommend it. I will update this review if my opinion changes.

I hope this review was helpful for you.

This option is an excellent alternative to a wall-mounted magnetic strip or a bulky knife block. It is a well engineered knife stand with strong magnets for both sides that is very easy to assemble. It is gorgeous with a beautiful finish, and much cheaper than similar products co-branded by their respective knife companies. The size is perfect for a 7-knife set on one side and room for more on the reverse. It is heavy (4.4 lbs) with soft plastic feet, so it does not slide around when adding or removing a knife. You can proudly display your best kitchen knives for easy access, and if you have OCD like me, you can now spend countless hours of fun obsessing over the precise kerning between each knife blade!

This knife block is great. It's sturdy, looks nice, and has super strong magnets in there. I trust my overpriced Japanese kitchen knives to live on this knife block. It also doesn't take up too much space and is a beautiful addition to my kitchen counter.

My husband loves to cook and has quite a collection of knives. Our old knife block always concerned me. There is no way to fully clean in those knife slits and any dampness can grow mold or mildew. This knife block holds the knives securely, makes it easy to retrieve what you want, and you can be sure the knife is clean. Knives, scissors, etc. can be attached on both sides of the block, so it holds a lot. It takes less space than the big square block and is easier to use. WIN!