Probably the worst way to store knives is to throw them loose in a kitchen drawer. When searching through a drawer of knives, it’s hard to find the perfect knife for the job and you might just cut yourself in the process. Storing kitchen knives properly helps you keep them forever, and saves you from unintended accidents. Fortunately, there are many ways to store knives. It’s just a matter of finding the way that works best for your individual needs.
Wood blocks work nicely for keeping knives out of drawers and somewhat out of reach of children. They do take up space on the counter though, and the constant insertion of your knives into the slots can dull them a bit. Also, the slots are hard to clean. Make sure that small children do not have a way to get to your knife block; they are sure to make toddlers curious.
Magnetic metal strips keep knives off counters, and work for more modern kitchens. They don’t go as well with the look of a more traditional home kitchen.
Knife organizers for your drawer keep blades covered for safety and easy to find. If you go this route for storage and you have small children, then you will need a drawer lock.
