The question of how and where best to store kitchen tools, in particular knives, is relevant at all times. IN last years Another know-how has gained popularity - magnetic knife holders. But what kind of “beast” is this? How convenient is it in everyday life, and how to choose it correctly? Today we will understand all these issues.
Advantages of magnetic knife holders
It’s worth noting right away that magnetic knife holders look very modern in the kitchen and, thanks to the variety of designs, you can choose your own option to suit any interior. Another obvious advantage is space saved– the magnetic holder is mounted on the wall, and you do not have to allocate a special drawer for storing knives or occupy work surface standard stand.
Many people are deterred from purchasing a magnetic holder by the thought that they will have to drill into the hay or, even worse, into the tiles to mount it. In fact, everything is much simpler - The device is easily attached to liquid nails.
If we talk about convenience, it is worth noting that thanks to the magnetic holder, you will always have knives in front of your eyes. You will no longer have to play the lottery, pulling out wooden stand the right knife without seeing his blade.
In addition, with a magnetic holder, the metal of the knife will always be perfectly ventilated. And even if someone mistakenly attaches a not-so-clean knife to it, you won’t have to worry that the mount will become a breeding ground for bacteria, as often happens in a standard stand or deck.
If necessary, you can attach not only knives to the magnetic holder, but also other metal tools such as spatulas, tongs, spoons and forks.
How to choose your magnetic knife holder?
The Lagarto chain of stores offers a variety of models of holders made in Spain. Depending on the interior of your kitchen, you can purchase black metal Lacor holders with a length of 38 to 55 cm.
Another brand – Arcos presents to your attention light models made of bamboo and metallic metallic colors. All of them have a length of 30 to 45 cm and a width of 45 mm.
The choice of shade of the holder and its size depends only on your personal preferences. But you probably noticed that the holders presented in Lagarto also differ in material. And here, before making the right choice, you should understand in detail the pros and cons of each of them.
An undeniable advantage of metal holders is their greater magnetic force - they attract knives more easily and are able to withstand more weight. On the other hand, due to the fact that the knife blade will constantly be in contact with the metal, it can easily be scratched by the holder.
Scratches on knives during storage are excluded if you use a wooden (bamboo) holder in the kitchen. However, there is a minus here too. Models of this type have less magnetic force.
As you can see, everything has its pros and cons. And what exactly to choose is up to you. We can only say unequivocally that a magnetic holder made of any material is the most modern, ergonomic and safe way knife storage. Lagarto chain stores offer only high-quality certified models of holders from trusted Spanish brands. Take advantage of this offer and enjoy the obvious convenience.
Lagarto is yours indispensable assistant in the kitchen!
More recently, the height of fashion for various devices for storing knives was considered to be a special container in which knives were placed like a sword in a sheath - it was believed that with such protection they were less dull, and the safety in such a stand was high. Today the situation is a little different - it has now become clear that knives in such containers rust and become dull, and there can be no talk of any safety. In general, another PR company has put forward new type devices of this type - a magnetic holder for knives. Is he really that good? But we will try to understand this issue in this article - together with the site, we will get acquainted with the advantages of magnetic “sheaths”, we will study next questions: how to choose a device of this type and how to make it yourself?
Magnetic knife holder photo
Magnetic knife holder: advantages and disadvantages
In order to understand what the main advantage of a magnetic knife holder is, you first need to understand the question of what it is and what it is. In principle, this is a fairly simple device - if we describe it simply, then it is a bar with magnets to which the blade of knives is attracted. If we talk in more detail about the design of this kitchen device, then it can be divided into several parts - this aluminum profile, performing the function of a housing, a pair of thick plates of of stainless steel, the space between which is filled with magnets. And they, in turn, are covered with plastic decorative inserts. This may be interesting to a man, but for an ordinary housewife knowledge design features this product is not needed. For her, the final result is more important - that is, what she gets or doesn’t get as a result of using it. Simply put, its advantages and disadvantages, which include the following points.
If we talk about the shortcomings of such devices, then nothing significant can be highlighted here - except perhaps some negative impacts on the blade of a knife or other accessories. From long service life magnetic fasteners leave small abrasions on the blade of the knives, but they are so insignificant that you can not pay much attention to them.
A few words about the types of magnetic knife holders
If we deal with the issue of classifying magnetic holders, then after the first study of the assortment of these products, we can draw one simple conclusion - there are no varieties as such, and they can only be classified according to length and the material from which they are made.
It turns out that without any options, the most successful product of this type can be called a knife holder in a metal case. Unlike wooden and plastic holders, it leaves small scratches, which is its only drawback.
How to make a magnetic knife holder with your own hands
A wall-mounted knife holder is one of those products that can be made quite simply, if not simply simply, at home, as they say, without straining. The only thing that is required here is to acquire powerful neodymium magnets of any shape - the configuration does not matter. Their thickness is important - optimally this size is from 3 to 5 mm, since they can be cut into housings of various thicknesses. Among other things, you will need a housing, which, again, can be made from almost any available materials - wood is optimal, but if anyone has thick (up to one centimeter) textolite or plastic on the farm, then that will do just fine. Even an aluminum floor sill will do, but you should understand that knives will leave scratches on it, and after a short period of time such a holder will have to be thrown away or remade.
DIY knife holder photo
And if we talk about technology self-made magnetic wall strip, then everything is quite simple here, and this process can be represented in the form next stage works
- First, we prepare the rail, which will serve as the holder body. For example, let's look at wood - we give it the required form, polish almost to a shine using a grinder and special disk. From the back side we select seats for magnets - in this regard, it is better to give preference to round magnet washers, since the holes for them can simply be drilled with a feather cutter or a furniture drill. The holes need to be drilled in two rows so that the knife is held over a large area.
- Next we glue magnets into these holes - you can use any glue that is more or less suitable for joining wood to metal. The best option There will be liquid nails or similar glue. In principle, you don’t have to glue the magnets at all, but secure them all at once with a thin plastic pad - it’s up to you to decide and proceed from the available materials.
- And then everything is simple - we attach the finished rail in the very convenient location kitchens and use them for our own benefit and pleasure.
It should be noted that this is not the only way to solve the question of how to make a magnetic knife holder yourself - as mentioned above, almost any available material can be used for these purposes. The most important thing here is your creative imagination, which you will have to show if you want to make a holder different from everyone else’s.
In principle, there’s not much left to add. Additionally, we can only note the fact that the magnetic knife holder can be manufactured not only in a wall-mounted version. On sale you can also find desktop options these products, but you yourself understand that this is a little different from what we would like. The main purpose of such a device is to unload cabinets and cabinets, and desktop magnetic holders cannot cope with this task.
If you don't have enough space for your knives on the shelf, or don't have the opportunity to put them in a safe place, then this article is just for you... In it, I will tell you how you can make a magnetic knife holder yourself at home...
What we are trying to do today can be called differently: “magnetic holder” or “magnetic board” - there is no difference in this... As they say: “whatever you call a yacht, so it will float!)))".. And by the way, this magnetic holder can be used not only for knives, but also for any metal things with a small weight, the main thing is that the metal is attracted to the magnet (by this I want to say that, for example, you “hang” aluminum on a magnetic holder you can't...
So, let's start making.
In order to make our magnetic holder we will need:
- old unnecessary computer hard drives;
- a screwdriver with a set of removable heads;
- double sided tape...
First, using a screwdriver and the appropriate heads, you need to completely disassemble unnecessary hard drives... Of the many parts included in the hard drive we only need magnets... But don’t rush to get rid of the rest of the parts, because they may be useful to you in Everyday life or for new homemade products...
Now we carefully glue double-sided tape to the magnets, and cut off the protruding parts of the tape (that is, we make the magnet look neat)...
After that we tear off protective film tape and glue the magnet to the surface on which you are going to hang knives or some other metal device with light weight in the future...
Well, that's basically it...
The magnet holds well on a vertical surface without falling thanks to the adhesive tape, but if you want the adhesive tape not to leave marks on the surface, you can use special fasteners that can be purchased at any building materials store...
I recently learned about such a wonderful thing as a magnetic holder for kitchen knives. It's probably worth saying that this is very convenient thing at home. The knives hold tightly and do not fall, although this largely depends on the quality and strength of the magnet. At all kitchen knife- this is the tool that everyone needs and it often happens that it is urgently needed, but getting it takes time. A knife should always be at hand.
Why are they needed? magnetic holders?
Today we will teach you how to make a magnetic knife holder with your own hands. This device solves several problems at once. Firstly, the knives are positioned evenly, beautifully and most importantly – conveniently. Secondly, the vertical arrangement of knives can save a lot of space in your kitchen.
Such holders are used both in home kitchens in apartments and in professional kitchens in restaurants. The design is very simple. A bar with multiple magnets or multiple magnetic strips that can be used to position knives vertically.
By hanging such a holder on the wall, using knives will become much more convenient. The holder is an alternative to conventional containers for storing knives.
But not only magnetic holders are good for storing knives, you can also design a regular stand holder, it fits more neatly into modern interior, but we will tell you how to create such a stand in another article.
Before you start making the holder, decide on the placement location; after all, a knife is a dangerous object that can hurt you, so make sure that children cannot reach the holder. So, let's start making.
DIY holder
The magnetic knife holder is very simple to make, one might even say it’s simply simple. Even an untrained person can handle its production.
The main ingredient we need are magnets. It can be purchased at any hardware or hardware store. Magnets must be powerful. Size, shape and material are not so important, the main quality is the power of the magnet. How more powerful magnet, all the better.
Now let's move on to the workpiece. Wood is best. The easiest way to make a holder is from wood, since it practically does not scratch, unless you make an effort, of course.
There have been cases of making a similar bar from ceramics, but as practice has shown, it is very scratched. They were also made of aluminum, but this is too expensive; wood is best suited.
We will need big drill, with which we will drill holes for the magnets. Next, we insert the magnets into the holes, where we will first pour hot glue. Hot glue can also be purchased at a hardware store; it is best to use a hot glue gun, as it is most convenient.
All that remains is to make the fastenings. You can buy them in a store or make them yourself. Even ordinary nails can be used as fastenings. If you have imagination, then you can somehow diversify the holder. You can decorate it or make it unusual shape. The holder must be placed on a flat, stationary surface so that it does not fall.
Where should I place the holder?
The holder must be installed securely on several fastenings. You should not hang the bar on moving surfaces, for example, cabinet doors; a sudden opening can cause the knives to “unstick” from the bar.
The bar can support even the largest objects, an ax, for example. But you shouldn’t overdo it, this can cause both the bar and objects to fall from it if you don’t have strong enough magnets.
Also remember to be safe and do not place the bar too low so that children cannot reach it.
Buyers of such holders and strips mostly leave positive reviews. Practice shows that slats are used not only for knives, but also for other kitchen items.
Men especially love to use the holder in their workshops to place their tools on it. It perfectly accommodates various scissors, knitting needles, manicure sets and other small items. Some people even keep their house keys on it.
Caring for such a plank is very simple, but it all depends on the material of manufacture. Usually, nothing urgent needs to be done; simply wipe with a slightly damp cloth or napkin.
Photo of knife holders
I recently learned a very simple way to make a magnetic knife holder with my own hands. This convenient device has been missing from my kitchen for a long time, as my wife often reminded me of.
It turns out that such a holder can literally be assembled from what is available. The idea is this: make a thin frame from wooden slats, cover one side with plastic, and cover it with decorative film for appearance. And glue any pieces of magnets from dynamic heads inside, hard drives and so on.
I used a ledge from IKEA in the same color as the kitchen and a sheet of stainless steel from an old coffee machine. Magnets from old hard drives.
The magnets are glued with hot glue. You can also fill them with epoxy resin.
If you have access to milling machine, then you can take whole piece wood, such as a block. Mill a groove, insert magnets and decorate with varnish. It will look very stylish.
But it’s still better to use stainless steel, since the metal is thin and the magnetic force attracts the knife more strongly.
My magnetic holder is screwed on with regular bolts on the sides.
My wife is now happier than ever and enjoys using my homemade product.
Such practical things, despite their small size, are very useful.