Custom Knife Block

Make a custom knife block. I wanted to accommodate a Chinese cleaver, Chinese chef knife, Japanese chef knife, bread knife, Western chef knife, and paring knife.

I had an old bookshelf made of hardwood that I broke down to use as stock.

Cut planks to an appropriate size. I cut a number of 4"x6" and two 6"x9" pieces.

Experiment with the knife order and the spacing between handles.

Measure the width of the individual knives and thin rip strips on the table saw.

Place the thin strips between pieces of wood and test the fit of the blades.

Glue everything in place.

Cut the corners of the end pieces off at a desired angle.

Sand all the surfaces flat.

Cut a support column.

Glue the column to the block.

FInish the outside of the block with Danish Oil. Pour mineral oil through the knife slots to preserve the interior.

Get cookin'.