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>
> Thanks go to Om for suggesting this survey.
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Question -- what's a knife roll?

Case? you mean one of those case thingys that hold a carving set?

Oops..two questions. Thanks,

elaine

elaine wrote:

>
> Question -- what's a knife roll?
>
> Case? you mean one of those case thingys that hold a carving set?
>
> Oops..two questions. Thanks,
>
> elaine
>
>
Saw them on various sites, this was one of them:

http://www.fantes.com/knife_storage.htm#block

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On Feb 9, 12:26�pm, Chatty Cathy > wrote:
> elaine wrote:
>
> > Question -- what's a knife roll?
>
> > Case? *you mean one of those case thingys that hold a carving set?
>
> > Oops..two questions. *Thanks,
>
> > elaine
>
> Saw them on various sites, this was one of them:
>
> http://www.fantes.com/knife_storage.htm#block

Hmm, Messermeister makes knife rolls in homo-specific hues: Pink
(***), Olive Green (Bi), and Orange (*******).

Sheldon Cordovan

"Chatty Cathy" > wrote in message
...
> elaine wrote:
>
>>
>> Question -- what's a knife roll?
>>
>> Case? you mean one of those case thingys that hold a carving set?
>>
>> Oops..two questions. Thanks,
>>
>> elaine
> Saw them on various sites, this was one of them:
>
> http://www.fantes.com/knife_storage.htm#block

Thank you. These look like a lot of work - open the drawer, open the cloth,
close the drawer, roll up the cloth..........etc.

but now I can place a more educated vote!

elaine

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> Vote now!
>
> Thanks go to Om for suggesting this survey.
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Presumably you're referring to good kitchen knives, not regular
silverware.

My option isn't listed, the four primary knives I use in the kitchen
spend their idle time resting on the regular dish drying rack. I used
them, wash them, wipe them dry and then rest them in the rack where any
remaining moisture can evaporate and they're ready to grab for the next
use.

Pete C.

On Feb 9, 11:26 am, Chatty Cathy > wrote:
> elaine wrote:
>
> > Question -- what's a knife roll?
>
> > Case? you mean one of those case thingys that hold a carving set?
>
> > Oops..two questions. Thanks,
>
> > elaine
>
> Saw them on various sites, this was one of them:
>
> http://www.fantes.com/knife_storage.htm#block
>
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

My favorite way to store knives is on a magnetic strip above my prep
table. Not enough room for all the ones I like to have most handy, but
I do have some Edge-Guard sheaths (shown on CC's link) for others that
I store in a drawer. Not enough room on the counter for a block in our
small kitchen.

(BTW, I learned about Edge-Guards from a knife-sharpening service
featured on the Saturday morning NPR program, Splendid Table several
weeks ago. This company does good work: They've sharpened three of my
knives, and now have three more. I have no connection with them, other
than being a satisfied customer.)

A knife roll reference always reminds me of the movie, Tortilla Soup,
the late scene when the father is at the airport convincing his eldest
daughter to stay in LA instead of going to Europe, and to take over
his old restaurant. She has her knives in a roll and is ready to take
them onto the plane as carry-on. The movie was released in 2001, so
this is probably the last time we'll see such a thing in our
lifetimes. Sad to say.

David

On Feb 9, 1:03�pm, "elaine" > wrote:
> "Chatty Cathy" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > elaine wrote:
>
> >> Question -- what's a knife roll?
>
> >> Case? *you mean one of those case thingys that hold a carving set?
>
> >> Oops..two questions. *Thanks,
>
> >> elaine
> > Saw them on various sites, this was one of them:
>
> >http://www.fantes.com/knife_storage.htm#block
>
> Thank you. *These look like a lot of work - open the drawer, open the cloth,
> close the drawer, roll up the cloth..........etc.

Those rolls are for traveling and long term storage... I don't think
anyone uses them for their everyday knives.

Chatty Cathy wrote:
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com/
> Vote now!
>
> Thanks go to Om for suggesting this survey.

Hard to answer since I do three different things but chose magnetic
knife holder (actually 2 holders placed vertical up the side of my
cabinet) which is where the most often used knives go. But some of the
specialty knives go in a drawer with slots and I do have a roll for
traveling.

Interesting survey. Another question might be how many knives do you
regularly use or which is your favorite.

Melondy

>>
>> > Question -- what's a knife roll?

> A knife roll reference always reminds me of the movie, Tortilla Soup,
> the late scene when the father is at the airport convincing his eldest
> daughter to stay in LA instead of going to Europe, and to take over
> his old restaurant. She has her knives in a roll and is ready to take
> them onto the plane as carry-on. The movie was released in 2001, so
> this is probably the last time we'll see such a thing in our
> lifetimes. Sad to say.

A year or so ago, I was boarding a plane with a friend. She had completely
forgotten that she had a couple of cooking knifes in her carry on. Say
goodbye to $200 worth.

elaine
wonder what they do with all that confiscated stuff?

Chatty Cathy said...

> http://www.recfoodcooking.com/
> Vote now!
>
> Thanks go to Om for suggesting this survey.


Sorry I'm late. Was in town to get my hair cut.

I use the normal kitchen drawer "burial ground" knife storage system.

Waving,

Andy
I HAVE EARS!!!

On Feb 9, 12:54 pm, Melondy > wrote:

> Interesting survey. Another question might be how many knives do you
> regularly use or which is your favorite.
>
> Melondy

I agree! How 'bout it, Chatty Cathy? Except I would say, "Which is or
are your favorite knive(s)?"

David

"dtwright37" > wrote

> My favorite way to store knives is on a magnetic strip above my prep
> table. Not enough room for all the ones I like to have most handy, but
> I do have some Edge-Guard sheaths (shown on CC's link) for others that
> I store in a drawer. Not enough room on the counter for a block in our
> small kitchen.

Sheer coincidence, I have been looking for a way to store my
knives because my utensil drawer is getting crowded. I put the
knives in on one side, blades away, but I jabbed myself pretty
good a couple weeks ago. Something's got to give.

Well, this thread reminded me that I put a magnetic strip away
when I got my new kitchen. Right here in my desk. Heh. It's
hanging up now, holding the 4 knives I use most. Duh.
Completely forgot I had it. I do remember I offered to send it
to Harry D some years back. Lucky I still have it.

nancy

In article >,
Chatty Cathy > wrote:

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> Vote now!
>
> Thanks go to Om for suggesting this survey.
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy - waving at Andy

Lots of variations indeed! :-)

I just have one small drawer dedicated to knives and sharpeners/steels.

The two I use most frequently are stored stuck to the stove hood via
magnets on the opposing side. <G>

One 2" hand made paring knife (made by a co-worker that died from colon
cancer 3 days after my mom) and a small "Eagle Claw" brand fillet' knife
I bought at Wal-mart for $11.00. I also often use a large chinese chef's
knife (aka cleaver) but that gets stored in the knife drawer...
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In article >,
Chatty Cathy > wrote:

> elaine wrote:
>
> >
> > Question -- what's a knife roll?
> >
> > Case? you mean one of those case thingys that hold a carving set?
> >
> > Oops..two questions. Thanks,
> >
> > elaine
> >
> >
> Saw them on various sites, this was one of them:
>
> http://www.fantes.com/knife_storage.htm#block
>
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

We used one of those for camping. :-)
Stored knives, serving fork and honing steel.
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On Feb 9, 11:14 am, Chatty Cathy > wrote:
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com/
> Vote now!
>
> Thanks go to Om for suggesting this survey.

*yawn* Yep, another earth-shattering poll.

> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy - waving at Andy

Lardass.

LOL!

On Feb 9, 12:58 pm, "elaine" > wrote:
>
> A year or so ago, I was boarding a plane with a friend. She had completely
> forgotten that she had a couple of cooking knifes in her carry on. Say
> goodbye to $200 worth.

A very sad story, especially since those knives must also have had
emotional value.

> elaine
> wonder what they do with all that confiscated stuff?

Heh. In the early '60s, I got a job doing biological field work
overseas with the Smithsonian's U.S. National Museum of Natural
History. Before leaving, I spent some time in Washington learning what
I could about the mammals I might come across in the country I was
headed for. In a trip through the cold room, where large pelts were
stored, I saw a long fur coat hanging among the scientific specimens.

One of the curators told me that the coat had been confiscated some
years before from someone on an international flight who was trying to
smuggle it into the US.

The Customs people didn't know what to do with it, so they turned it
over to the USNM, since it was, after all, from a mammal, and Customs
didn't know what else to do with it. The USNM had no use for it, since
it had no scientific value, so there it was in the cooler in 1963, and
may still be there.

I hope your friend's knives had a better fate.

David

On Feb 9, 1:30 pm, "Pete C." > wrote:
> Chatty Cathy wrote:
>
> >http://www.recfoodcooking.com/
> > Vote now!
>
> > Thanks go to Om for suggesting this survey.
> > --
> > Cheers
> > Chatty Cathy - waving at Andy
>
> Presumably you're referring to good kitchen knives, not regular
> silverware.
>
> My option isn't listed, the four primary knives I use in the kitchen
> spend their idle time resting on the regular dish drying rack. I used
> them, wash them, wipe them dry and then rest them in the rack where any
> remaining moisture can evaporate and they're ready to grab for the next
> use.
>
> Pete C.

I tend to store my 'real' knives on the top of the refrigerator.
Keeps them handy and out of the way. The $2 paring knife can go in a
drawer, the 10 in chef's does not

John Kane, Kingston ON Canada

Pete C. wrote:

> Chatty Cathy wrote:
>
> Presumably you're referring to good kitchen knives, not regular
> silverware.
>
> My option isn't listed, the four primary knives I use in the kitchen
> spend their idle time resting on the regular dish drying rack. I used
> them, wash them, wipe them dry and then rest them in the rack where any
> remaining moisture can evaporate and they're ready to grab for the next
> use.

Yup. The big one I use most is either in the rack, or just laying on the
cutting board. The rest are in a drawer. I don't have room in my kitchen
for a block or a magnetic board.



Dawn

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>
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> Chatty Cathy - waving at Andy

No fair, I have more than one answer!

I have a wooden case that I keep the steak knives in the drawer. I also have one of
the magnetic holders near the kitchen sink. And, last but not least, I have a knife
block as well for a few of the larger knives.

Come to think of it...I have alot of knives.

kimberly

Hello, Nexis!
You wrote on Fri, 9 Feb 2007 16:19:57 -0800:


N> "Chatty Cathy" > wrote in message
N> ...
??>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com/
??>> Vote now!
??>>
??>> Thanks go to Om for suggesting this survey.
??>> --
??>> Cheers
??>> Chatty Cathy - waving at Andy

N> No fair, I have more than one answer!

N> I have a wooden case that I keep the steak knives in the
N> drawer. I also have one of the magnetic holders near the
N> kitchen sink. And, last but not least, I have a knife block
N> as well for a few of the larger knives.

N> Come to think of it...I have alot of knives.

I've quite a lot too and use 2 knife blocks. One has slots
vertical and one horizontal. I have noticed people putting
knives edge down in vertical slots which must do wonders for the
edge.

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

E-mail, with obvious alterations:
not.jim.silverton.at.comcast.not

On Fri, 9 Feb 2007 14:18:35 -0500, "Nancy Young" >
rummaged among random neurons and opined:

<snip>

>Well, this thread reminded me that I put a magnetic strip away
>when I got my new kitchen. Right here in my desk. Heh. It's
>hanging up now, holding the 4 knives I use most. Duh.
>Completely forgot I had it.

I have two long magnetic strips next to my prep area that hold 14
knives, from my biggest butcher knife to my smallest paring knife.
Seems to be the best way to keep their blades out of harm's way and
it's also a great way to keep 'em handy.

> I do remember I offered to send it
>to Harry D some years back. Lucky I still have it.

Ah, Harry D...miss his posts. A great poster and keen golfer. Harry,
you out there?

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd

--
"Most vigitaryans I iver see looked enough like their food to be
classed as cannybals."

Finley Peter Dunne (1900)

To reply, replace "spaminator" with "cox"

Terry Pulliam Burd wrote:

> Ah, Harry D...miss his posts. A great poster and keen golfer. Harry,
> you out there?

He posts in a.f.b from time to time.

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"elaine" > wrote in message
...
>>>
>
> A year or so ago, I was boarding a plane with a friend. She had
> completely forgotten that she had a couple of cooking knifes in her carry
> on. Say goodbye to $200 worth.
>
> elaine
> wonder what they do with all that confiscated stuff?

They sell it on ebay. Search NTSB on ebay and you'll find all sorts of
confiscated stuff.


Ms P

On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:14:58 +0200, Chatty Cathy
> wrote:

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>

My choice isn't listed - because I have more than one place to store
knives. If I could pick a combo of a knife block (for the expensive
ones) and loose in a "drawer" along with other kitchen items (for the
cheap ones - that are just a serviceable as the expensive ones), it
would be my answer.

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<snip>

> I've quite a lot too and use 2 knife blocks. One has slots vertical and
> one horizontal. I have noticed people putting knives edge down in vertical
> slots which must do wonders for the edge.
>
> James Silverton
> Potomac, Maryland
>

I have a knife block for my better knives, with vertical slots, but I slide
them in so that they lay cutting edge up

cheers
MG

On Fri, 9 Feb 2007 23:37:48 -0600, "ms_peacock"
> wrote:

>
>"elaine" > wrote in message
...
>>>>
>>
>> A year or so ago, I was boarding a plane with a friend. She had
>> completely forgotten that she had a couple of cooking knifes in her carry
>> on. Say goodbye to $200 worth.
>>
>> elaine
>> wonder what they do with all that confiscated stuff?
>
>They sell it on ebay. Search NTSB on ebay and you'll find all sorts of
>confiscated stuff.
>
>
I had absolutely no idea! Google took me straight to NTSA confiscated
items where I found a lot of folding knives... but no kitchen knives.
Don't have any patience with eBay, so I didn't poke around much.

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In article >,
"elaine" > wrote:


> A year or so ago, I was boarding a plane with a friend. She had completely
> forgotten that she had a couple of cooking knifes in her carry on. Say
> goodbye to $200 worth.


Too bad. I lost a knife. It was old and US$10. I didn't want to deal
with it. Coming back, I had another problem. I was really stupid. I
don't fly much. I just left security, went back to the ticket counter,
and checked my carryon. I pulled out the food first, and stuffed it in
my coat.

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?


My son is a culinary student. He rides a public bus. Carrying an open
knife isn't cool. He has a case. It has compartments, so the knives
don't clash. It has a zipper and a handle.

Most caterers bring their own knives. The knives at places tend to walk
away. The caterers need something to hold the knives.

"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.

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!!!
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On Sat, 10 Feb 2007 18:38:10 -0600, "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.
>

well, of course. you have to use a tool properly.

i keep my two paring knives on the side of the refrigerator using a
one inch diameter round magnet. the are powerful and ridiculously
cheap at the hardware store - two or three bucks for eight of them.

not terribly decorative, but anything nice would just make the rest of
the kitchen look even more cruddy.

your pal,
blake