Abstract: A combination material cutting block presenting a surface to support material when being cut, legs to support the cutting block at a suitable elevation on a work surface, a second block sized to fit under the surface of the cutting block between the support legs, slots in the second block to retain a set of cutting knives with the blades out of contact from prying fingers and with the handles held for easy withdrawal, and hold down elements between the blocks in position to hold the knife handles in position when the cutting block is placed over the second block.