Best magnetic knife strips according to redditors

How to wash a knife safely.

Don't get a set. Sets are designed to get you paying for knives you'll never use. I recommend starting with a chef's knife and a paring knife. The chef knife is your workhorse, you'll use it for almost everything. The paring knife is traditionally used for peeling and detail work, but just think of it as what you reach for when the job is too small for the chef knife. If you bake bread or buy unsliced loaves of it, you'll probably also want a bread knife.

Victorinox Fibrox knives are great knives for a new cook and an excellent value for the money. Here's their chef's knife, their paring knife, and their bread knife. That leaves you with enough money to buy a block and stay under $100. I like the wall mounted magnetic ones with a wooden face like this one myself, but there are plenty of other options if that's not what you want.

Silicone spatula's are one of the greatest inventions ever for no stick. Be sure to spend some money, buy a small and large saute pan in no-stick, a small, medium, and large pot, and practice. Then, once you have some XP and level up, get a large stainless saute pan like this:

Cuisinart MCP33-24HN MultiClad Pro Stainless 3-1/2-Quart Saute with Helper and Cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009W28RRA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7kHkDb93NS6Q4

You can use it for most things, and it will heat a lot more evenly. Build from there. Get a good 8" chef knife set like this:

J.A. Henckels International 31419-001 Fine Edge Pro Starter Knife Set, 3-piece, Black/Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004RFNM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JmHkDbZQGCHGK

and a magnetic knife holder:

Magnetic Knife Strips, 15 Inch Magnetic Knife Storage Strip, Knife Holder, Knife Rack, Knife Strip, Kitchen Utensil Holder, Tool Holder, Multipurpose Magnetic Knife Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1P1BPN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.oHkDbBFMEQBR

And you're off to a great start. Knife blocks are a waste imo. Good luck and have fun! Learning to feed yourself and others is one of the best things you can do.

Two things:

• Seam rippers 6 for $2, free shipping.
  
  
• Magnetic knife rack above my sewing machine. Holds seam rippers, pins, scissors, snips...

Modern Innovations 10 Inch Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Bar with Multipurpose Use as Knife Holder, Knife Rack, Knife Strip, Kitchen Utensil Holder, Tool Holder, Art Supply Organizer, Home Organizer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L8JC5RF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_e0.EDb7568WJF

What's the downside of magnets? I was tempted to get one of those wooden encased magnet strips at some point.

Like this

I can't recommend under $20, but this strip at $35 has been great. I currently have 4 knives on it, probably room for at least 1 or 2 more.

Get a knife magnet and hang them on your wall. This will help keep them from being mishandled or damaged.

https://www.amazon.com/inch-Magnetic-Knife-Holder-Innovative/dp/B01LYRZKTG/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1482696872&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=knife+magnet&psc=1

Did you opt for the Saya/sheath? If not, a beauty like this should be displayed: wall knife holder
As for keeping it sharp that is personal preference with your husband, but whatever you do don't just get a cheap pull-through sharpener--those things destroy blades. Some portions of the blade will rust without being oiled, so maintenance after cleaning will be required--I've used olive oil or coconut oil on my kitchen knives and it hasn't failed me yet (maybe a knife pro will correct me on this action), the handle might benefit from some walnut oil.

Here is my process. After washing, wipe dry with a soft cloth then prop against my dish rack for a while until 100% dry. I then use my wooden magnetic knife block for storage:

https://i.imgur.com/8kwlfLV.jpg

I made this knife block, but you can buy similar ones online:

https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Functionality-Organizer-Securely-Organized/dp/B01JLCHFTQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1543361012&sr=8-4&keywords=wooden+magnetic+knife+block

I also occasionally wipe on some mineral oil, maybe every couple months.

Here you go!

Powerful Magnetic Knife Holder | 16 Inch Cherry wood Solid Wall Mount Strip Tool Storage | Utensil Bar Rack & Kitchen Sets Organizer with Multi-Purpose Functionality https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072J8ZQFQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uPt7AbKKNZPJ2

I got some pretty good baking swag this year.

First up was a Kopykake. I will be making disgusting amounts of cookies over the next year putting this thing to the test.

A KitchenAid Architect was shocked to see it was the full set as these are stupid expensive.

Possibly my favorite gift for kitchen stuff this year was DrawerDecor which has finally made my drawers a non clusterfuck.

Steel prep table similar to this but not this model. Got it before Christmas but was told it was an early xmas gift.

Wire Shelving similar to this, but again not this model. Its 4' wide and each shelf can take 600. It freed up SO much room for me. I highly recommend more shelving for any of you guys/gals who have the room for it.

18" Magnetic Knife Strip, again more stuff out of shelves, off of counter tops etc.

Glass mixing bowls

Last but certainly not least, I finally got this cookie sheet from chicago metallic. Such a nice piece.


Now I think it is worth noting that I bake for a living, and that most people don't actually want a prep table or a 3' tall projector in their kitchen but damnit I love it! :)

The main theme for this xmas seems to be helping me get my kitchen to the OCD level needed in a professional kitchen. Not sure the missus loves the strict flow of kitchen as much as I do but man, it feels good and looks great.

Not even getting into the whole machined vs forged thing, if youre supposed to leave it flat on the counter like that, i dont see how it takes up any less space than a knife block that would hold way more than 4 knives. This is a better space saving option for knives.

https://smile.amazon.com/friendly-Bamboo-magnetic-Premium-Presents/dp/B01N55R85O/

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That is awesome!

I might be inclined to add a magnetic strip in the lid to hold a paring knife, barspoon, zester, etc.

Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Inch-Magnetic-Knife-Tool/dp/B000CRDDBE/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1397597312&sr=1-3

You can buy a knife block separately, or a magnetic wall-mounted knife holder, or if you do store them in a drawer, get a set of these guys

I got mine at the hardware store. For Knives, you will need something stronger like this.

I got this one about a year ago, and it has worked well enough. Came with 3m tape to stick it to the wall, and is magnetic enough that knives stick to it well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016ISHAC8/

Magnetic knife strips like you'd find at a kitchen/restaurant supply store. You can mount these to a wall and your steelbooks will stick to them easily. They come in varrying lengths and styles... You can even get some that are made from wood.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0714BBCXL

Also, regardless of what sytem you use, order some clear steelbook protective covers. magnets will hold through them easily, but will also prevent the mounts from scratching the shit out of the steelbooks. (this is a good idea anyway, even if you shelve them, so they dont get scratched)

You could go Tojiro DP

3 piece set

https://www.chefknivestogo.com/tojiro3pcset.html

Santoku

https://www.chefknivestogo.com/todpsakn17.html

Bread knife

https://www.chefknivestogo.com/toitkbrkn.html

Magnetic knife strip

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FFLJTS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Fits your budget and would be a significant step up from the Dalstrong.

Instead of a knife block I recommend a magnetized wall mount like this. If you live near an Ikea they sell one for $8.99. I have the wall magnet and it's awesome. Knives are all at the ready and there is no counter or drawer space taken up. Plus then people think you are a bad ass so that is a plus.

If you are just looking for something functional, get one of those magnetic knife holders, http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Inch-Magnetic-Knife-Tool/dp/B000CRDDBE/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1408387515&sr=1-1.

If you are looking for style, I agree the "Bamboo Skewer Knife Block" is an awesome idea. I made one a couple of years ago and I really like it!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0010Z9S52/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1480951676&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=magnetic+tool+holder&dpPl=1&dpID=31PGj4zRWGL&ref=plSrch

Here is a block that I stubbled upon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V3Y3RJ8

There is also an Extra Large version for more depth.

Found this high quality wooden magnetic strip too:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K6Z73NF/

futz

knife holder!

My friends have this really cool magnet system to store their knives on the wall, it looks really cool and it's really efficient. There are also these nice storage compartments that when on their side, can double as a shelf.

Knife magnet

Shelf

I don't know what you consider small, I've seen some kitchens in apartments that are one small path with appliances and counters on each side. Mine isn't nearly that bad (about 140 square feet) but it is very limiting. What I've done to help make it feel bigger is to utilize every bit of free space: walls, floor, fridge, cabinet sides, etc.

Some of the things I've created to help make room include:

• I fitted a wall without cabinets or a counter-top with a wood-countertop and mounted brackets underneath to hold all of my general use pans. Renter friendly as I only put about 5 screw holes in the wall. This may not be possible in your kitchen. It turned mine, with next to no counter space, into a very functional kitchen.
  
  
• I bought some of that 4-rack chrome, wire shelving. I took one shelf out and mounted it on the wall to hold pans and also allow for hooks to be hung to hold various kitchen utensils.
  
  More general tips:
  
  
• Since strainers take up so much room in a cabinet and cabinet space is limited, I mounted all of mine on the outside of the cabinets.
  
  
• Peg board in the kitchen.
  
  
• Keep the big appliances that are seldom used elsewhere. I keep the convenience items (casadia maker, pizzazz, toaster oven, etc.) in a closet.
  
  
• When space is a problem, getting everything off your counter can open up your kitchen. Spices, toasters, mixers, etc. need to go to leave you more room to work.
  
  
• Get a portable cutting board/kitchen cart. I stripped down an old night stand and turned it into a portable cutting board for next to nothing. This has made a huge difference in my cooking quality of life. Sliding it up next to the stove to hold all of your ingredients, hold clean dishes that overflow the sink, or use it as a cutting board. It is versatile as hell.
  
  
• Get a magnetic knife bar to get the knives off your counter-top. This was probably the single biggest space saver as knife blocks tend to be huge.
  
  
• Consider a hutch. They are low profile and fit into spaces that few other things can...they also hold a TON of stuff. Building one yourself is a weekend project if you have access to the tools.
  
  Consider posting a picture of your place and we can probably provide you with more ideas on what you can do to modify what you have in a rental-friendly way.

I said mag block - which they make - but what I really meant/have is a mag strip, like this.

Generally, I would avoid the strips in this style where a bunch of individual magnets are embedded in a block. Those you have to aim the knife so it sits on a magnet vs the true strips where the entire surface will hold onto a knife.

I need this pretty badly because we keep getting gifted knives and our drawer is becoming deadly! Chuck Finley, go Angels!

FYI if anyone is looking for ideas for organizing their new shop, there is no need for pegboard anymore. Just use a few of these:
https://www.amazon.com/MASTER-MAGNETICS-07661-Tool-Holder/dp/B0010Z9S52

I agree with what everyone else said on getting rid of stuff because you do have a good amount of cabinet space. Then get more efficient and clever about how you use the cabinet space you do have. For one I would move the racks you have on the counter into the cabinets so you can store things underneath them and create more space. Someone else mentioned a tiered plate holder. I have one of those and it works great!

Finding ways to use vertical space has done wonders for my small kitchen. For the spices you could mount a rack like this one on the side of the cabinet to free up counter space: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ES1SRU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_co3SCbN770XC2
I purchased a magnetic knife rack that hangs on the wall because I only have two drawers in my kitchen I needed for other things: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016ISHAC8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Vz3SCb4EVBRP6
I've even seen people do pegboards, with adjustable hooks for hanging pots, pans and utensils: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CP5VN0E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EB3SCbTNZBQZP

I would definitely get a small dish drying rack that fits into one side of the sink and get those dishes off the counter. It will look much neater. The stuff on top of the fridge would look more tidy in a basket/crate. I'd get two command hooks and hang those potholders on the wall right above the stove. I also use command hooks to hang pot lids on the inside of my cabinets. I'd also move the cutting boards off the counter and down below facing sideways so you can pull them out easily. Cutting boards are great for low deep spaces.

A general rule of thumb is that a bunch of smaller items will tend to look more cluttered than a few big items. So if you need to keep something on the counter make it the bigger appliances.

I would rather spend [20 bucks] (http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Inch-Aluminum-Magnetic-Knife/dp/B0014WNVHC/ref=zg_tr_13840861_14) than have that hideous thing on my wall.

If you don't have one already, how about a magnetic knife rack?

http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Inch-Aluminum-Magnetic-Knife/dp/B0014WNVHC/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header

If she likes things to be tidy, she'll appreciate the simplicity and cleanliness this provides.

To go along with it, you could get some good knives. I'm not really knowledgeable on this subject so I can't really provide any input on brands to purchase.

After this, you could make her favourite dish for supper and then play some kind of sport she enjoys with her (you said she's the outdoorsy type haha, but if she's not into sports then just take her some place).

Hopefully you can use one of my ideas :)

Looks like your standard knife block to me.

I would say get a petty knife, then get either a smaller paring knife or a larger utility knife depending on your needs. This is a good European value option, or you could get a Tojiro DP 5" petty if you want to try a more expensive Japanese knife. You can also get a 5" Victorinox if you want matching knives.

Depending on how bad your hand-me-downs are, you may want a good quality serrated bread knife.

As for storage, wall-mounted magnetic strips are great. Really, really great. Other options are a universal knife block (make sure that the rods holding the knives can be removed for washing), using blade guards or putting a knife organizer in one of your drawers.

stick 'em to your fridge.

There are a lot of different options that suit different people. If you want a knife that can handle a little more abuse, dulls much more quickly, but can be honed regularly to maintain sharpness, German knives might suit you better (Wusthof, Messermeister, etc). If you don't mind the minor maintenance of a carbon steel knife that can hold the best edge for the longest amount of time between sharpenings, a carbon steel Japanese knife will suit you well. Personally, I don't think you need much more than a 240mm gyuto and a petty to handle pretty much every kitchen task. If you have room in your kitchen, I'd get a magnetic knife holder rather than a new knife block. Here's what I'd get if I was starting fresh, and I'd use the victorinox as a beater knife. https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Functionality-Organizer-Securely-Organized/dp/B01JLCHFTQ/ref=sr_1_10?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1511804033&sr=1-10&keywords=magnetic+knife+strip http://www.knivesandstones.com/tanaka-blue-2-kurouchi-gyuto-240mm-with-custom-octagonal-ebony-handle/ http://www.knivesandstones.com/shinko-seilan-petty-135mm-ku-aogami-super-by-shiro-kamo/

https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Fibrox-45520-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B008M5U1C2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485262932&sr=8-1&keywords=victronix+knives+8

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UASOA8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Functionality-Organizer-Securely-Organized/dp/B01JLCHFTQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1485262984&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=magnetic+knife+strip&psc=1

Send remainder to me

Not exactly what your asking about but a few options to consider.

https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Organizing-Utensils-Stainless-Kitchen/dp/B01J0WCHFE

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/13-black-magnetic-knife-holder-strip-with-hooks/792MTH13P.html

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Traeger-Magnetic-Hooks-Tool-Holder/45823515

You can get wall strips that are supposed to be used to hang your knifes and other metal cooking utensils on the wall. It's nice if it works for you. https://www.amazon.com/KITCHEN-Stainless-Steel-Magnetic-Holder/dp/B01J0WCHFE

Applause

That's so exciting!!!

I think every home needs one of these of some sort.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016ISHAC8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JqTRBbQSD8WBK

You're at home now, treat em good. They deserve the rest and you deserve the aesthetics.

https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Magnetic-Wooden-Unique-Walnut/dp/B01E1SV07S