Choose this type of storage if: You're emotionally attached to having a freestanding block If you lack wall space or are highly attached to the idea of having a knife block on your counter ...

In fact, knife blocks, especially wooden ones ... These can be either mounted on the wall like Modern Innovations' stainless steel knife bar or placed on the counter like Musifan's magnetic ...

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the chicest of them all? Why, this onyx block, of course! With two knife-sized slots at the top, it’s as much of a stylish statement as it is a practical home ...