Eva Solo knife block

I have a very eclectic knife "set". Each one has been purchased for a specific task, so none of them match (pretty much like everything else in our house: we buy it because we like it).
I have the knife I bought at the PNE because it was guaranteed to cut "everything" from tomatoes to wood - for only $11.99.  Over the years, it has been an integral part of many meals and school projects. And yes, it still cuts tomatoes.
The chef's knife, paring knife and boning knife are missing their tips. There are corresponding scars on my hands.
Paul's Goldhamster knife is a thing of beauty which I will never touch again. This knife helped prove the theory that a cut from a very, very sharp blade heals more quickly.
The ham knife and the general purpose knife need a lot of TLC because they are not made from stainless steel. The carving knife has been a big part of family Sunday dinners.
The tomato knife was a serendipitous find and I don't know how I sliced tomatoes before it. (Yes, I know the PNE knife made promises, but after cutting wood, foam and lord-knows-what-else, it tends to not so much cut tomatoes as crush them.
Each knife has a story, a history. As the knife family has expanded, so has the space needed to store it, so I've been on the lookout for the perfect knife storage solution. I'd tossed around the idea of mounting them on a magnetic strip, but it seemed a little too much like thrill-seeking given my history with knives. Paul blanched just thinking of me in a kitchen with knives on a wall.

Taking up space.

When I was in Germany I fell in love with the perfect knife block from Eva Solo. The problem was that it cost over 100 euros and that was more than I was willing to shell out.
Wanting to sneak a peak one more time at my dream knife block, I googled it and found out Ming Wo not only had it, but had it on sale - for about half the European price.

Sometimes skinny is pretty.

The aluminum casing is angled for easy access and is aesthetically pleasing. The four, accordion-style rubber partitions hold up to 40 implements - including scissors. The partitions are also removable for cleaning.
In case you're wondering, yes, it is as perfect as promised. It takes up virtually no counter space and the knifes are easily accessible. And don't they look pretty all lined up?