Where Can I Find Good Cardboard Knife Sleeves?
I just received an email from Greg Y. asking,
I have many kitchen knives of various sizes. I am looking for cardboard sleeves to store in drawers to protect from cuts. Do you have any suggestions about how to find them? Also, if you have other suggestions for knife storage besides knife blocks, I would like to read about them.
I know exactly what he is talking about. I purchased a boning knife that came with a cardboard sleeve that is now falling apart, but I still use it. I did a quick search on Google and came up with a very cool safety cover that protects your knives and your kids from cutting themselves. They are not cardboard but much more practical and are called KnifeSafe.
They are inexpensive and manufactured in four sizes that have been tested to fit Global, Wusthof, Ceramic Chef's Choice, and Henckel. I think LamsonSharp makes them, and you can find them at all the online kitchenware places.
Another choice, also not cardboard but very affordable, is Edge Guard, which is made by a German company called Messermeister. I have a couple of these in my kitchen drawer, and they are great for protecting your blades and fingers. Again, you can find these at most online kitchenware sites.
Back to Cardboard
Although I didn't find any cardboard scabbards for sale online, I thought to myself, "How hard would it be to make your own?" So I asked my 10-year-old daughter to get some construction paper, a pair of scissors and a stable gun to see if we could make our own cardboard covers.
It took about 3 minutes to size, cut, and assemble a cardboard scabbard with a large chef's knife. My wife then asked if we could make one for the pizza cutter floating around in our utility drawer. This one took about 2 minutes.
The photos show how simple they are, and they work great. I might put some tape over the staples so I don't cut myself a staple, and I might even have my kids draw on them to give them an artistic feel and look. As you can see, this is a great family project; just don't let the kids mess with the knives.
Beyond Knife Blocks
Besides knife blocks, I have seen and used magnetic knife storage strips & knife trays. You can find a large selection at most kitchenware shops.
If anyone reading this has other ideas, please let us know in the comment section below.
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Lisa
I purchased a Knifesafe for my chef's knife and LOVE it. I bought mine at the Pasadena Culinary Institute's campus store. I would definitely recommend!
The Reluctant Gourmet
Hi Lisa, thanks for the tip. Pasadena Culinary Institute is now called Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles
seks hikaye
Great article! I’m loving your website;
Itoldyouso
Or you could let your kids injure themselves. At which point they would learn to behave themselves and not touch sharp things. Prevent by parenting not baby-proofing.
The Reluctant Gourmet
I’m not sure how I missed this comment and I probably should delete it but this is a great example of how ridiculous some ideas are. I’m guessing this person is trying to make a joke, at least I hope so, but he or she is going about it in a potentially harmful way. Enough said.
Steven
May I suggest the empty tubes from the paper towels. Wrapped in colored duct tape I have had one for about 9 years.
The Reluctant Gourmet
Great idea Stephen. Can't wait to give this a try.