Stands for knives: types and rules of choice

Kitchen knives should not be kept at random, especially those who love and know how to cook, use different types of this tool - for meat, cheese, slicing rolls, and so on. If a person in the constant use of several different types of knives, it is assumed that they should be sharp. Therefore, storing them in such a sharpened and unsafe form for hands should be carried out according to the rules.

It is especially dangerous to fold knives made of ceramics “side by side”, since it will not work to sharpen them in the conventional way, in most cases it will be necessary only to throw them away. How best to keep the knives, so that they remain always sharp, consider in more detail.

The main reasons for organizing the storage of knives are several.

• The need to be within reach of the knives in the process of cooking. Whatever dish you cook, you can not do without a knife. And if you need to constantly climb somewhere to get a knife, in a drawer or cabinet, this creates a lot of inconvenience to someone who cooks.
• Security considerations. The process of cooking is often confused; at the same time, on two or three rings, the products are fried, boiled; one awkward movement is enough to cut or prick with a knife edge. The task of the knife stand is to organize them so that neither the cooker nor the casual person in the kitchen - a child or an adult - can get hurt. If there are children in the family, do not store the knives within their reach, in a drawer so that no one accidentally grabs the blade.
• The ability to extend the life of knives. Steel knives can become blunt, and ceramic knives can get microcracks and imperceptible chips, if they lie flat.

For those who cannot decide which type of knife stand they need, a great solution will be universal holder. In this unit can be stored several types of knives from different materials. In such coasters, there are special sheaths for metal blades, for so-called "string" knives for cutting cheese. Sometimes these coasters have compartments for the blades of ceramics. Often, the steel knife compartment is supplemented with a magnetic face on one side of the stand, and penknives, a corkscrew, “stick” to it.

Wooden coasters - the classic version, found in two of the three kitchens. Material ergonomic, environmentally friendly, compact, will fit into any type of interior. In these stands will accommodate a small number of knives - up to six pieces. It is convenient to keep in them the most "running", working knives, which are used most often, so they will be at hand. As a rule, their design is such that the plane is located at an angle; this makes it possible to conveniently pull them out and put them back.

But the tree has a significant drawback - to swell under the action of falling water droplets. Accordingly, it harms the blades. Another disadvantage of these coasters is the inability to thoroughly clean the holes in the coasters due to their narrowness. It is for this reason that bacteria can accumulate there. And also in such sets it is not visible where a copy is located, since they all have the same handles.

Magnetic hanging coasters more modern, trendy and original.They are metal strips containing powerful magnets that can hold the weight of the heaviest knives. It is very convenient to use them, since in order for the knife to hold, it is enough just to attach it with a blade to the magnetic surface, the fixation will occur automatically.

Each copy is perfectly visible, so you can immediately take the necessary. Since the contact of the blades is prevented on the magnetic wall holder, they are not deformed. On such an original horizontal stand, you can even store collectible items, especially since their design is very modern, and may even be part of the kitchen decor. The only drawback of this stand is that it cannot be used for storing cutting objects with ceramic blades.

In a plastic or polypropylene stand usually kept knives made of ceramics. To prevent their fragile blades from being injured, they should not be stored together with steel or other devices. Requires a separate stand, plastic - the best. Silicone dividers are most often used in such models, as they do not harm ceramic blades.

As for coasters with fillersThese are the newest products on the market. Now they are rapidly gaining a leading position among organizers for storing cutting cutlery. This is an unusual device, so it deserves more detailed consideration. Most often, black filler is a combination of graphite and rubber. The device is as follows: a brush is installed in a plastic or wooden container. For its creation is used polymeric material. It is very convenient to use it, but it looks very original.

This stand has the following advantages:

• it is compact, for placement requires an extremely small amount of space on the working surface;
• it is universal - you can install any type of knives into it, other cutting items - kitchen scissors, for example;
• she looks fashionable and stylish, she has a modern design that will perfectly fit into any interior;
• it is convenient to use, you do not need to look for a place for each object, you can simply install it in any chosen place of the “brush”;
• it is easy to clean, occasionally you can get a “brush” and clean it using conventional household chemicals.

Stands for cutting kitchen appliances are often the objects of interest of designers, because you can embody any idea - and funny, and stylish. In addition, the design is constantly moving not only along the path of decoration, but also improving the consumer properties of the object. For example, stands of wood are now made not only with deaf, but also with through holes. Often, such a design is combined with giving the stand an original form - for example, a dartboard target. Through holes are more hygienic. As well as the racks were made not of wood, but of steel or plastic. Thus, it is possible to dismantle the structure and wash it by hand or using a dishwasher.

Stands made of plastic are interesting because they can be completely transparent. From a short distance it may seem that the knives are stuck in the air, although they are securely held. The original design in the form of a person or a superhero's head, as well as a magnetic holder in the form of a frame for photos will not surprise anyone, since these are sold in any large center of dishes.

Choosing a stand for storing cutting objects, you need to proceed from considerations of expediency, paying attention to decorative properties. An important factor is how the item fits into the overall decor of the kitchen.Well and of course you need to proceed from what knives you have: for ceramic you need one, and for metal you need another. Designs with a filler are differently called brush-coasters. The porous “sponge” filler structure provides the blades with excellent ventilation, and the filler itself does not deteriorate with moisture. Both stainless steel items and high carbon steel blades can be stored in them. If you have a container of wood or plywood, you can make the stand yourself. The filler is not a sponge or a brush, but barbeque skewers made of wood.

When choosing a stand in which knives will be stored, it is also necessary to take into account its size and the presence of additional mounts. If it will be used as a desktop unit or wall holder, you should pay attention to those instances in which different variations of fasteners are provided - for example, the ability to store folding units.

Of course, one should relate the value of the collection of knives in the house to the cost of the stand for them. In other words, you should not order an organizer from a famous designer for cheap knives, and vice versa. As well as the stand should "fit" in the general kitchen decor - both in color and in style. To demonstrate the knives from the collection (for example, hunting), you can buy a stand made of plexiglass. There are models for demonstration of one copy and a platform for three-four knives.

How to make a stand for knives with your own hands, see the next video.