Reddit reviews Magnetic Knife Block Holder- All Natural Wood Cutlery Display Stand and Storage Rack (10"x 8.75") for Any Size Knives
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Magnetic Knife Block holds knives of all sizes (knives not included)Knife Holder- More sanitary and keeps knives sharperContemporary storage space for the modern household- Compatible with most kitchen cutleryKnife Rack- Natural wood panelKnife Stand measures 10"x 8.75"
I use a magnetic knife block screwed to the wall. Typically with knife/tool sets you really only use one or two of them frequently and the rest sit around uselessly, so the money would be better spent elsewhere. The more you spend on a knife, typically the better the steel, grinds, heat treatment, handle quality, and general fit and finish.
Edit: you can get freestanding mag knife blocks too:
https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Holder-Natural-Cutlery-Display/dp/B00ECCG524
Pro tip: you can still buy on amazon.com! It's 35 USD after standard shipping to Canada (Waterloo). There's also a few options on amazon.ca that are around the same price with prime (mercer and good coking)
When a knife is pulled towards the magnet, the magnet is also pulled towards the knife. I don't think that command strips will be able to hold the rack when it is being repeatedly tugged away from the wall.
You could look at magnetic holders of this type.
And why is drilling not an option? Going through a seam is super easy (that's what I did), and with a proper drill bit it's not that hard to drill through tile either.
Was it for aesthetic reasons? They don't all look industrial. I have one that just looks like a strip of wood. There's also magnetic blocks, perhaps one of those would be a good compromise.
Edit: Note that I have not tried either of the products I linked above and I just noticed that several reviews of the block say that the magnets are too weak to hold the knives safely. I still think it's a good concept if it's acceptable to your SO, but it's probably worth looking into other brands.