can I store these knives safely on a magnetic strip?
1827378
I have a magnetic strip for a different set of knives, but I put a few of the Oxo knives up to see if they would hang, and they were fine.
1827379
The widest part of the handle on the large chef's knife is about one inch thick. If you are just using a plain magnetic strip I don't think they hold well. If using one in a wooden base, I would give it a go. You need at least 1/2 inch clearance for the knives to sit properly. I keep mine in an old knife block, but the handles are so thick that I can't use the slot designed for each knife. Wish OXO made a knife block for them. OXO knives have always been some of the sharpest and long lasting that I have ever owned.
1827380
Don't buy these knives, period. The blade is too thin and it is sharp on the tip of the blade as we'll, rendering it useless and dangerous all at once. They are awful (first time an Oxo product has been anything other than fantastic, btw). Please just trust what I am saying, I have no agenda, I just don't want to see anyone get hurt. There should be a recall on these knives, seriously.
1827381
yes, absolutely! btw, i LOVE these knives! cannot imagine why anyone wouldn't, either! they're great!
75965
They are nice but they do not have the strongest magnets. I do not suggest this if you have a nice knife set. But to answer your question I have had nothing but problems with mine.
1719930
They stay on a magnetic strip fine with the sheaths removed, but not with the sheaths on. The sheaths are made of a firm plastic, which is not magnetic.
1165080
Definitely, this can be mounted on the underside of a kitchen cabinet.The magnet is strong enough to hold the knives in place, don't worry about that. You just need to understand that for safety reasons you need to have a clear view so you grab the handles.
694263
Hi, I have the magnetic knife tool bar mounted horizontally to the side of an upper kitchen cabinet. If you are also installing it to a similar cabinet, it should work. If you have children in the house, open displaying would not be safe, I would think. As the other reviewer noted, lots of opening and closing, and movement of some sort, will dislodge the knives.
709267
HI Kristi. I don't think it was intended as such, but I don't think it would cause any problems. The magnets are fairly strong so small paring knives will stay perpendicular. A large chef knife might have a little bit of an issue, perhaps. My guess is that as long as it has a good center of gravity and is balanced it will stay how you want it. The actual strip just mounts via screws so vertical would be easier, whether on a stud or with just the dry wall. Hope this helps.
854945
I don't really know because I wall mounted them. I wouldn't think so though because they are barely strong enough to hold the knives.
2254180
I wondered the same thing had no luck finding one, this thing is a beast no knife block i have ever heard of has a slot big enough for it either. A realy strong magnet strip might be the only way to keep the blade safe other than giving it its own drawer.
719792
Actually many customers use a magnetic knife rack for these knives. The coating does not inhibit the steel in these knives from being used on a magnetic knife rack.
731713
It is possible , if you get strong enough magnets. Your degree of success will be determined by 1. the strength of the magnets you use, and 2. The total weight of the "Knife Bar" plus items you are trying to support. If I were absolutely committed to mounting this to a refrigerator, I would consider something more foolproof; like epoxy. Falling items like sharp kitchen knives could be extremely dangerous.
1897933
But of course. Actually it is a very good idea since all the handles will be horizontal and itll be easier to grab the knives. Just keep the knife points aimed at an inside area to avoid accidents.
2247304
The magnets are in the "floor" of each slot, and on mine are recessed slightly into the wood, so my knives only touch the wood. They are recessed a consistent amount on all the slots in my knife block. They're near the front so you can check with a flashlight to make sure none of them are proud of the wood when you get yours.Each magnet does hold the knife tight to the floor of the slot, so the knife does rub against the wood as you insert or remove it.
869919
I do not think any strips would hold up the magnetic bar for very long. It is rather heavy because it is not made of plastic. It mounts best with screws.
804994
A magnetic bar can scratch your knife, if you want to keep the finish. If u use a magnetic bar, be careful and slightly twist the knife away from the edge when removing.
1168676
Hi Ellen,My guess is yes. I think it's heat that reduces magnetism. The magnets are not as strong as let's say a knife strip you install to attached knives. However, it's pretty strong.Hope this helps!-G
1147523
I'm not sure it will work because the magnet is strong and when removing the knives repeatly I think it would loosen ove time.
280866
It is a magnetic strip to hold flat knives. I installed it in a dental lab to hold the dentist's tools. I would assume it will hold anything magnetic. It is sleek and attractive.