What is a universal knife block used for?

What is a universal knife block used for?
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A universal knife block is using for safely storing knives in kitchens. Instead of having predefined holes for knives of given sizes, it has a spongy material where every knife can be inserted and stored. You can check one at http://www.target.com/Kapoosh-Universal-Knife-Block-Woodgrain/dp/B000O35PIK
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