Galley area for knife set

We needed storage for the knife set, but the galley imposes strict space limitations. We're trying replacement of the chunky wooden knife block stand, with a magnetic strip. The magnet is very strong so we have hope this will be a good solution. Later, we might create a cover so the blades aren't just exposed like this. But for now, it's good to free up the counter space, and the strip promises to hold the knives very well. This area is the bulkhead wall at the forward end of the galley, right by the window (where curtains will be, one day..!).

I bought the magnetic strip at Target (the box is included in the photo above).