Schmidt Brothers - Black Midtown Magnetic Knife Block, Universal Cutlery Storage For 8-10, Acacia Hardwood and Acrylic Shield

I looked a long time for a quality knife set or knife block for a budget price. I've returned anything I bought because they looked too cheap. I had been looking for a magnetic knife holder and stumbled onto this one. I had actually been looking at this exact one for 2 months. It's not super expensive. It's far more affordable in comparison to other magnetic knife holders I've looked at. But I just wasn't ready to invest that kind of money.However, I certainly tried cheaper items - sets and solo blocks. They just didn't cut it. They looked and felt too cheap or would "crumble" (so to speak) just by removing the knives from the block. I was very worried I'd damage my knives. After a lot of research and returns, I finally revisited this magnetic holder.I finally purchased it. AND I'M RELIEVED AND ECSTATIC THAT I DID! My knife/knife holder search is finally over.I'm so excited for this holder. I already had these black-ish/gray-ish washed stainless steel knives that I've been wanting to showcase. Now I can. They're cheap and not a full set, but I love them. Ultimately, I'll get new ones. But for now, I love them. And, finally, this magnetic knife holder is of great quality so I feel proud and happy to have it out on my counter! Truly, this is worth the money. Know, too, that this is also fantastic quality for the price because, in comparison, it is not very expensive. It is also the perfect color I was looking for. I didn't see very many magnetic knife holders that were this color/black-washed color and had a shield. It looks incredible.It was worried it wouldn't fit my biggest knife, but it does perfectly.It should fit 6 knives.When you remove or replace a knife, it glides against the wood. It doesn't "crumble" like the cheap blocks did. I feel safer with the holder and my knives. It also holds firmly against the magnetic holder itself, so I feel zero concern about it falling, even with the shield.Overall, this is a quality holder. I'm ecstatic that this not only ends my search, but that what I've been looking at for 2 months is of true quality. It exceeds my expectations.The pictures I took really don't do it justice. It looks phenomenal in person.

Looks fantastic and high end. Love it!

Looks amazing and perfect for countertop. Knives fit great and easy to access.

Only magnetic on one side

This knife block is seriously the perfect addition to my counter. It fits with my decor, and shows off my knives so I pick the right one each time!