Storing your knife safely

Knife guard

This is the cheapest solution to protect the fold of your knife. For around 5 euros you are ready to go.

Strengths

Protects the fold of your knife, the most vulnerable part of your blade

cheapest solution

you can safely carry your knife

Cons

only protects the blade, not the handle

you always need two hands to pick up the knife

every knife needs its own protection

Knife bag

A nice accessory. You can store several knives and if necessary you can easily store your knives in a bag. knives with ease. carry. A must for the professional cook but also a must for the enthusiastic hobby cook. Nice if you an evening somewhere else to cook. Or to take with you on holiday.

Strengths

Space for multiple knives

Also fits accessory

you can carry your knives fully protected

Cons

takes the most handling to get your knife and put it away again

If you cook at home every night, a bag is not very practical.

Magnetic strips

A knife magnet is the solution if you have beautiful knives that you like to look at. Moreover you always have Moreover, you always have a good overview of your various knives. This way you can always find the right knife. You can find them in You can find them in different lengths and in different brands and materials.

Strengths

Shows off your beautiful knives

Easy to use: find the right knife quickly

Space for multiple knives

also suitable for other steel kitchen tools

Saves countertop space

Cons

You have to drill holes

Your blades are clearly present, you have to like this

Could easily be within reach of children

Knife block

A knife block is one of the most used storage items for your kitchen knives. Lately there have been some innovations Innovations have emerged recently, such as knife blocks that can be flexibly filled. Or knife blocks with magnets so the whole knife remains visible.

Strengths

knives can be reached with one hand

room for multiple knives

Cons

Takes up space on your kitchen counter

If you haven't bought a complete block it's sometimes a puzzle if (all) your knives fit in it

Hygiene: you can't get any dirt out of the slots

Drawer Inset

Probably the best choice for someone who likes an empty kitchen. It's a wooden cassette, with slots that hold the knife in place. You can put You can store several knives in it, small and large, short and long.

Strengths

stored in a drawer but safe

room for multiple knives

Cons

Must fit the size of your kitchen drawer

You only see the handles, so it's a bit harder to see which knife you're picking up.