A much better alternative is a magnetic knife holder. These do not subject the blade edges to wear. Every time a knife is inserted into or removed from a hardwood knife block, there is some damage to the edge.
1000000dollars
Buck119 x
10,000,000,000
5 cent
25.00
priceless!
a 1886 knife is worth allot only if it's good condition and clean and has some kind of marking on it to say it was made in 1886.
30-60 USD or so
not much.....
£90 Million
If its really that old and in good condition it can be worth a pretty penny my friend