Your Knife Holder Should Be Magnetic

It’s also worth considering whether you want an all-metal strip or one with a wooden exterior. Wood is a softer service than stainless steel and therefore can help protect your knives from wear caused by scraping against the strip. The downside is that not all wooden magnetic strips are created equal. Senior cooking and SEO editor Joe Sevier notes that he once bought one where the magnets were not evenly spaced throughout the length of the strip, which meant there were areas that couldn’t support the weight of his knives.Jonathan Alden Magnetic Wooden Knife BarJonathan Alden Magnetic Wooden Knife Bar$68 Amazon$68 EtsyThis wood option from Jonathan Alden has a single magnetic strip running through it (to help prevent a repeat of Joe’s experience). It’s lightweight and comes in a variety of lengths, and you can choose between walnut or cherry wood.Modern Innovations Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife BarModern Innovations Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Bar$20 AmazonIf you’re on a budget or p...