Abstract: A knife block for storing knives includes a body portion defining at least one slot having a closed end and an open end. A recess is defined in the body portion. The recess defines a ledge that is angled downwardly when the knife block is in the upright condition. The convex ledge engages concave surfaces on a bolster of knife to direct the knife against the closed end of slot when the knife is mounted in the slot. A wall extends from the closed end of slots. The wall defines a surface against which the handles of knives are supported when the knives are mounted in slots.

Abstract: A knife block for storing knives includes a body portion defining at least one slot having a closed end and an open end. A recess is defined in the body portion. The recess defines a ledge that is angled downwardly when the knife block is in the upright condition. The convex ledge engages concave surfaces on a bolster of knife to direct the knife against the closed end of slot when the knife is mounted in the slot. A wall extends from the closed end of slots. The wall defines a surface against which the handles of knives are supported when the knives are mounted in slots.