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Great stuff! Wood blocks are definitely a great way to store kitchen knives, but I always love the ingenuity and satisfaction that comes from making something yourself. You never know what you can do until you try!

As a word of caution it is better to store fine kitchen knives with the edge not resting upon a wooden surface. Most knife blocks are constructed from hardwood and many of the more exotic hardwoods contain oils that may be corrosive to the steel as it reacts with moisture and oxygen. "Regular" hardwoods indeed trap moisture which can cause microscopic pitting and deterioration along the edge. The constant abrasion against a hardwood surface can also cause the edge to dull more rapidly. Stainless steels are more resistant to these types of wear but are certainly not immune.