If you are like me and own more than a few Pro knives, you need a Pro knife block. I like the dark wood so this one is perfect. You need a Pro block due to the curved bolster of the Pro line. The curved bolster if inserted into a regular knife block, will not fit flush and you could cut yourself when reaching to grab the knife. The block is angled so that it accomodates the curved bolster safely. Love this block and now my knives have a home.