This 17-slot Universal Knife Block is designed to preserve your entire knife collection while still leaving counter space. Perfect for bird's beak paring knives, filet knifes, chef's knifes, santoku knives, steak knives,sharpening steels, and more. The top row can hold up to a 12-inch knife, the 2nd row can hold up to a 11-inch knife, the 3rd row can hold up to a 10-inch knife, the 4th row can hold up to a 9-inch knife, the last row can hold up to a 8-inch knife. The six steak knife slots in the front can hold up to a 5-inch knife.