Chefs Knives Drawer Sorter/ Knife Protector

Here's the unsafe mess. And a not too good a storage idea.
I just moved into a small apartment after a separation.
I do have a magnetic blade holder, but knives have fallen on more than one occasion...not cool.

...make sure you measure twice per the ancient rules of woodworking.

Proof of concept.
I grabbed a splintered piece of 2x4, sawed in grooves for blades and, i liked it.
I could have left it "hobo" like this, but I wanted something just a wee bit more handsome.

If you aren't using solid stock of your favorite wood, then you'll have to glue something up.
These are drops, i was given, from a cabinet shop in New Orleans by my friend Chris Kirsch.

...your workpiece...apply a stain/varnish, oil, etc.

...your workpiece.

Knives are supported and held in place. No worries about fishing round for the one you want. No worries about knocking the honed edges on other blades.
I hope this simple, fast project will serve its purpose.