I bought this to replace my decade-old former model, which had grown very worn. It is a worthy upgrade in most respects: it promises to be easier to keep clean, and the drainage system works better. But I really miss the dedicated knife compartment, which did a good job at keeping knives from brushing against each other and other utensils, thus staying sharp. I had saved the compartment from my old rack, but it does not fit in the new one: the utensil compartments are shaped slightly differently. I would gladly pay for one that does fit as an accessory.