Mundial Solid Wood 4100 Series 9-Slot Designer Knife Storage Block Review

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(More customer reviews)Ill start with the Pros.I wanted a knife block to showcase and safely store my growing collection of MAC knives.I thought this would be a good fit since I have been unable to find a nice MAC branded knife block.I really liked the contemporary modern design.When I received it I was equally impressed with its size and heft.It didn't seem flimsy at all, which was my biggest concern with it having the two half-round parts instead of one solid block.

Now for the Cons.It doesn't work!The one thing a knife block is supposed to do is safely store knives and in that regard it fails miserably.I have an MTH-80 8.5" MAC Chef's knife.As chef's knives go is on the small to medium size I would say, its my no means large.The slots in this block are too small to fit the blade in completely.By the time the knife is about 2/3's of the way into the slot it stars hitting the sharpened edge of the blade about 2" short of reaching the handle.Its not for lack of depth, the slots are just too narrow.Besides the fact that I don't want my knives resting on their sharpened edges, I don't want a block full of knives all partially sticking out when I reach for any one of them (safety hazard?).And it's more than just my chef's knife.I have several smaller pairing knives as well and none of them would sit in their appropriate slots.

For the record, the largest slot is the one in the top right just below the square for the sharpening steel (which did not fit either, I have the MAC ceramic rod).I forgot to actually measure it before sending it back but I'm guessing its not even a full 2" slot.I will link the kitchen items below that I know for sure do not fit so you can use them as reference if you are considering this block.

MAC MTH-80 8" Chef's Knife w/ Dimples
http://www.amazon.com/MAC-MTH-80-Chefs-Knife-Dimples/dp/B000KXBSRQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1281990442&sr=8-1
Pro Paring 5" (Professional Series) - Mac Knife
http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Paring-Professional-Mac-Knife/dp/B000N5FDQI/ref=pd_sim_k_3
MAC brand Ceramic Knife Sharpener #SR85
http://www.amazon.com/MAC-brand-Ceramic-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B000N5BVN2/ref=pd_sim_k_2
Shun Kitchen Shears
http://www.amazon.com/Shun-1120M-Kitchen-Shears/dp/B0007IR2ME/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1C58L7ID3DIFY&colid=L9J1ID6FFS5C

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Product Description:
Knives that are within easy reach make a cook's life a lot easier! Store 9 of your favorite cutlery pieces, including 6 knives, steel, scissors and fork, in this attractive solid wood counter storage block. Measuring 11 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches this storage block takes up minimal precious countertop space. With a modern, split-cylinder design and hand finished in metallic gray tones, this storage block will last you a lifetime. Rubber feet on the bottom provide stability and also protect your countertop. The Mundial logo piece on the front of the block signifies the highest quality and craftsmanship.

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