Hi Odeta. We are happy to hear you love the knives! If the knife block is too large for your countertop, you might consider storing it in a drawer as an alternative. Should you have additional questions, please reach out to our Customer Care team directly. You can reach them by emailing web-inquiries@scanpan.com or by calling (877) 772-5467. Our Customer Care team is available Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (PST).