Does this drain? Can i just stick wet knives inside without drying them?
755549
No, this does not drain. FYI, for better care, knives should be wiped dry with towel not left to dry.
755550
The bristles are plastic and it seems pretty open, so while you could get away with putting "clean wet knives" into it, I would worry about mildew. It doesn't say anything about having any antimicrobial properties so while you wouldn't likely damage the block, I wouldn't do it myself.
755551
You never should put good knives away wet, in a wood knife block or in this. Good way to grow bacteria and/or to ruin the handles and blades. Take ten seconds and properly dry your knives first.
1278519
Just got it a few days ago. Not sure how helpful this is, but immediately after using, I typically rinse the areas that would have come in contact with food, then dry with a towel. I suppose you could fit a damp/soapy q-tip behind the cutting blade if something got really stuck in there, then rinse lightly and dry. As someone already suggested, a small brush or even toothbrush seems like a good idea.
1217778
No! You don' have to. For me, It is much easier to use without the guides. I have a divided sink and rest the sharpener on the divider and let cool water run over the stone being used (keep it wet!) and just be sure to keep the blade at right angle to sharpener. I don't know exactly why but i find i get a much sharper hone this way.
1118191
I use this daily and have NO issues with blade damage. It's near the sink, so after hand washing and drying a knife, I put it on the rack. Holds the knives securely with zero damage to the blade.
777968
You could. But like anything wet it will eventually attract germs and mold. For this reason I love this knife block. You can take it apart and wash it. Something you can't do with a wooden block.
144530
Hello, there are no drains. You will have to dump the water out when you are finished.
2012960
The Engel MR040 does not have a drain. The wire insert pulls out and inside easy to wipe down. This unit will freeze liquids and rupture containers, recommend you buy a thermeter to get ideal setting above freezing unless you intend to keep items frozen. I used on a long road trip and camping and it worked great.
2012963
No drain - included is a wire cage so you can pull all out at one time. Not a problem for me, its strictly a freezer.
1314584
The handles are sealed well. What I would advise is never to put back the knife in the holster as soon as it's washed as water will seep through the holes and overtime can be unsanitary as bacteria will grow.
2179827
I've washed it on the top shelf and had no problems. However, the reason you shouldn't wash good cutting knives in the dishwasher also applies here. If while washing something smacks the cup or rubs up against it, the cup could get dented or scratched. So, when I put it in the dishwasher I'm careful to keep it away from anything hard or heavy -- don't tell anyone but, if I'm rushed I will also wash my good kitchen knives in the dishwasher; I take similar precautions with them.
230920
I have been using my knife for a while. I have not seen this with my knife. I do hand wash all my knives. These knives are not expensive. So I dont worry about it to much.
1854189
The manufacturer recommends wiping it off the a damp cloth versus using a dish washer. I just wipe it down and then run a dry folded paper towel through the cutting blades to clean them off. You don't want to put it in a dishwasher.
1523169
i would think so..........i dont have a dishwasher and i rinse and dry my knives as soon as i use them. but i would think that any residue or moisture left on them would eventually make them rust.
97571
yes, but i suggest that if you are using it for those items, just pour it into a container large enough to have the blades of the knives completely submerged, then if there's still enough space in the container, might as well pour in the small screws as well...
2196267
I leave mine in all the time. It's easy to remove and then use the scraper to put the larger sized pieces down the drain. The way it's built the smaller sizes of food goes down the drain without removing it. Mine sits flush or a little below the drain.
276353
Although it is in there pretty tight, I don't think it is waterproof. If it was, I'm sure Victorinox would tout it. And if they did, a knife gets a lot of abuse, and it would be hard to maintain. I'd dip mine in water for you, but I'm afraid what might happen! Sorry I couldn't be more help. Maybe write the company.
1633933
I've used it for months in my dish drainer. Clean, wet utensils go in it to dry. It's fine and hasn't rusted. Sorry for the delayed response. I hadn't been checking all my emails.