A heavy-duty, tip-resistant kitchen knife block featuring a 15-degree angled hard maple block with embedded N52 neodymium magnets. The design uses deep plunge-routed pockets from the backside of a thick maple slab to establish a precise 1.5mm (1/16") wood barrier, maximizing magnetic attraction while preserving a seamless front wood grain. A steel ballast recessed in the bottom of the extra-thick base lowers the center of gravity, ensuring the block remains stable when heavy knives are drawn.
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Materials
- 8/4 Hard Maple (S2S)
- 4/4 Hard Maple (S2S)
- 1/4" Thick Mild Steel Flat Bar
Tools Required
- Table Saw
- Plunge Router
- 3/4" Forstner Bit
- Drill Press
- Digital Caliper