I just remodeled my kitchen after 20 years, and wanted to rethink the 2 bulky knife blocks that sat on my countertop holding all of my knives. I looked long and hard before purchasing this knife organizer, and it was well worth the wait! The knife blocks are gone (donated to a charity thrift store), and all of my knives are safely tucked away. It's amazing how efficient this piece is: so narrow that there is still room in the drawer for my cleavers and sharpening tools that aren't intended for storage in this organizer. It's beautiful, sturdy, and incredibly well-designed. Great buy overall, for certain.