They're cool to look at though, and Vanadium might be my favorite word. I like the various wood grains and handle shapes. Cooking competition shows and celebrity chef's have taught a generation of home cooks that all you need is a nice chef's knife for everything. True or not, knives of every other shape and design are being relegated to the donate bin in record numbers. I didn't even recognize some of these blade shapes or intended purposes until I set about in the hobby. Its fun to rediscover history, even if it's quite recent.
The spacing on the letters was tough to get right, I'd say it's ok. Looks fine from across the room. The base is a repurposed wall calendar and decorative plate display. The knives are held onto each shelf with a magnet near the tip. The letters are 1/2 inch stainless steel for making jewelry. Those were bought online, everything else came from the thrift store. Total cost is about 8 dollars.
