The block is as I imaginais.Bien. By cons I am disappointed by the quality of the fibers. I already own a block of the same shape with fibers. And the comparison is disappointing: the Culinario fibers are much thicker: as mines criterium 12/15 mm. Fiber of my first block is 6/9 mm. The appearance is coarser and less practical: it is less easy to slide the knives. It "hangs". While with the fine fibers: no bite, this is fluid and it does not take 2 times to slide the knives. I would look better description next time!