A Knuckle Sandwich, THAT's What! ([info]ifyouputiton) wrote in [info]hip_domestics,
@ 2004-12-31 01:13:00
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knife-care
I just got a lovely starter set of Henckels for Christmas, and since they're my first extra nice kitchen item (I'm still in school), I want to be sure that I take good care of them. I've read the little insert, and I know not to put them in the dishwasher or toss them in the utensil drawer... what else do you do to take care of your knives? Also, they came with a pretty little presentation box, a little too pretty to just toss around on my counter, so where on earth do I find an *empty* knife block? would a place like linens n things or target have them for an affordable price? thanks :D

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[info]aligator
2004-12-31 06:22 am UTC (link)
i love henkels knives....

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[info]xantha
2004-12-31 06:22 am UTC (link)
bed bath and beyond and places like that do indeed have empty blocks. Also, kitchen stores like sur la table. :)

enjoy the knives! :)

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[info]xmorningxrosex
2004-12-31 06:58 am UTC (link)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/289870/ref=k_hp_ln_17/102-2198502-7310560

Amazon has a special section for knife blocks and storage! :)

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[info]ifyouputiton
2004-12-31 02:00 pm UTC (link)
that's a very useful link, thanks!

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[info]meeshsmind
2004-12-31 07:25 am UTC (link)
Someone asked pretty much the same thing here:

http://www.livejournal.com/community/hip_domestics/2499119.html?style=mine

and here:

http://www.livejournal.com/community/cooking/2137091.html?style=mine

Hope that helps

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[info]ifyouputiton
2004-12-31 02:01 pm UTC (link)
I hadn't really checked my communities-friends page since I've been on vacation, but those links are helpful. thanks!

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[info]katishna
2004-12-31 01:19 pm UTC (link)
Any good cooking store will sell these plastic sheath type things that your knife blades will fit into. I keep all my good knives in those, and then lay them on their side in a drawer. My MIL's Cosco knife salesperson (cosco? maybe that's not right) says you should never store them blade down in a block, because they'll get dull, but I really have no clue if that's true.

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[info]cissa
2004-12-31 02:50 pm UTC (link)
Knife blocks aren't the best way to store knives- the wood will dull them over time, plus it's impossible to clean the slots.

Some sort of rack, either for the drawer or to attach to a wall works best. I have a plastic one with slots (but they're in a sheet,not a block), but will be replacing it soon with a magnetic one.

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[info]tempest_omouthy
2004-12-31 07:03 pm UTC (link)
I like the magnetized strips to stick them to. Then you can see which knife would be best for your purpose and never have to wrry about dulling them. I think they'd be easy to make too if you didn't want to spend money on them.

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