In article >,
"Ken Davey" > wrote:

> "Dan Abel" > wrote in message
> ...
> > In article >,
> > "elaine" > wrote:
> >
> >> "Chatty Cathy" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > http://www.recfoodcooking.com/
> >> > Vote now!
> >> >
> >> > Thanks go to Om for suggesting this survey.
> >> > --
> >> > Cheers
> >> > Chatty Cathy - waving at Andy
> >>
> >> Question -- what's a knife roll?
> >
> >
> A friend of mine had a magnetic bar for his knives. He asked me to give him
> a few tips on sharpening. Upon examination I found his knives badly nicked
> on their cutting edges,. My first tip to him was to stop using the magnetic
> holder or, at the least, apply a soft covering to it. Those holders
> unavoidably slam the knife into them whenever the knife is put up.
> Proper technique is to present the knife back first and then let it roll
> into place.
>
> Ken.

Geez... That's kind of a no brainer?

I store two of my favorite knives on magnets on the stove hood. They are
attached at the side, not the edge!!!
--
Peace, Om

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