A beautiful and convenient way to store those most-used knives(all sizes) and keep them at close reach, by your prep area. This 16-slot has space for shears - to cut herbs - and also for a honing steel. And if you have steak knives you love, then those will fit in the bottom section. This lighter Birchwood lends itself great to a newer modern kitchen, but depends only on what you love. If you prefer a darker wood, Zwilling has those too!