It's a shame when people rate products based on the defective example they received. Sure, consistency in workmanship is a consideration, but don't think bad things don't happen in transit.
That said, I really like this block. It is exactly what I needed and I couldn't beat the price (free with purchase of 3-peice starter set). And, it HOLDS MY 9-INCH BREADKNIFE, as well as the 3-peice starter set and steel. It came to me in great shape and feels solid. It's a lot heavier than I thought it would be. I plan to add kitchen shears and leave the other 3 slots open for knives I decide I need later.
The only thing missing is a place to put steak knives. You'll need a separate steak-knife block or a larger block to accommodate steak knives. I'm single and don't need many knives. I gave four stars instead of five for the small size that may not work for many people, and as stated above, the lack of space for steak knives.
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This is the set (block and steel) that some stores offer for free when you purchase $100 or more worth of Wusthof products. I have not seen them for sale seperately anywhere else. It's a wood block that will be perfect to start a collection with. It's got the logo that will show off your Wusthof preference. It's a bit bulky and doesn't go up as much as it goes forward. If you have enough counter space this will be perfect, it takes quite a bit of space on my counter.
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This quality 9-slot oak hardwood slant knife block made by Wüsthof is perfect for those of us who begin collecting Wüsthof knives one by one, rather than by purchasing a larger set that comes with a wooden block and steel. It holds the included 9-inch steel, plus slots for seven knives, and a kitchen scissors. I have three different Wüsthof knife blocks, including this one, and I keep them in different places around my kitchen. This block is for storing some of my more frequently-used Wüsthof Classic knives: 8-inch cook's knife, 8-inch bread knife, 6-inch sandwich knife, 5-inch tomato knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 3 1/2-inch paring knife, 2 3/4-inch 'bird's beak' peeling knife, and my kitchen scissors. I've tried many methods for knife storage, such as a wall-mounted magnabar, a Wüsthof 'swinger' under-cabinet knife block, drawer storage with Meissermeister knife edge guards, and wooden knife blocks. I've found the Wüsthof oak wooden slant knife blocks to be the safest and most convenient means for storing my most frequently-used knives. I use a special oil on the exteriors of the wooden blocks when they appear to be dry, although one could use any non-toxic oil that isn't subject to going rancid for this purpose. The only drawback that I've found with this particular wood knife block is that it won't hold a cleaver, or some of the longer cook's, carving, and slicing knives, or carving fork. One needs either the Wüsthof Oak Mega Block with 25 slots or the Large 15-slot Block to store those items.
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This is a good block, but I am quickly outgrowing it.
It fits a chef, slicer, bread knife and 4 smaller knives (paring, utility etc...). It also fits a steel and scissors which is nice.
The steel is great, and this is a great price.
The block itself is well made and attractive. It is made of pieces of wood glued together, but mine is done well.
It only has one slot for a chef's knife which is annoying because I have two.
I recommend this, but if you are like me, once you start buying Wusthof knives, you will want more and more.. thus, you may want a larger block.
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Yes the this item is poorly made the block is !!! I was going to give it as a gift but I am not going to give a block of wood slapped together for money!!! the 2 stars are for the steel!
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For $20, you can't go wrong. When I first got this set, I was curious as how sharp it would be. All of the blades will shave the hair off of my arm. I was scared of them (don't want to loose a finger making dinner). I have used the 8" chef's knife to dull it enough to not be scared, haven't used the rest, but when iI dull them down I will. The steel seems good quality, not very thick and yet still strong. Buy it, yet BE VERY CAREFUL.
