mlktwins Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Weird question I'm sure! We've recently moved and I finally convinced DH to get rid of the old knife set he had for 20+ years (the set was in the wood block that sits on the countertop). So now we are in search of a new set of knives. We have 6 year old twin boys that, so far, have not been nosy messing around in kitchen drawers and that is where our couple of knives currently are. DH is thinking of another block for the countertop. I'm weird, but I have issues not being able to sanitize those knife slots on occasion (even though I know we are cleaning the knives really well). DH also thought of a set that we can undermount to the kitchen cabinets. We also have an empty drawer where I can just get an organizer and put them in there. What do you guys do and are worried about the kids getting into the knives? Thanks much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Magnetic strip on the backsplash under the cabinets for most of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I have (and love!) two of these knife blocks side-by-side in a drawer in my island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily_Grace Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Ours live in the back of the top drawer, out of reach of the little one. Short story of why I will never have another knife block. We moved here last year and found out all of our things had gotten soaked - blankets, toys, computer..right down to the kitchenware. I opened up the package with the stainless steel and black wood knife block and the entire thing was filled with green mold. Never again. We also now have a rule of one piece knives and kitchen utensils to avoid THOSE getting moldy or rotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 At 6 I wouldn't worry about them doing anything as long as you have made it clear not to touch. My aggressive, oppositional defiant 7yo has been responsible for putting away all utensils for years. He knows how dangerous they can be and handles them properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 our knife block isn't really a block, it has plastic things instead, that are nonporus, so don't grow things. In fact, they are dishwasher safe the website says. http://www.vat19.com/dvds/kapoosh-universal-knife-block-utensil-holder.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 WE keep ours in a cardboard box on top of the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 We have two knife blocks that fit inside a drawer - works great and they don't have to be on the counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 On a magnetic strip at the side of one of my cabinets. It's over 5 feet off the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Magnetic strip on the backsplash under the cabinets for most of them. :iagree: Easy to use and my kids don't ever touch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 By 6 I would not worry about the kids, however if you have visitors it can be an issue. We had these magnetic tot locks from the childproofing section od the hardware store. A lock screws into the drawer, and a giant magnet is used to open it. They worked great! Regular magnetic toys don't open them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 My sharp knives have individual covers and I keep them in a drawer. My dream kitchen has enough room for a magnetic strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Magnetic strip on the backsplash under the cabinets for most of them. This is what we have too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Magnetic strip on the backsplash under the cabinets for most of them. :iagree: Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Knife block on the counter. We also have a "sharps" drawer where we keep the "extra" knives and all other sharp kitchen things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks so much for all the great responses. I am now on the hunt for a set od good knives for him for Christmas (all he's asked for). Curious about the magnetic blackspash though. We have tile up to the cabinets so do the magnetic strips need to be screwed into the tile? Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 In a drawer. (I much prefer counter space over having a knife block.) When my dc were younger, we put them in the very back of the drawer. After they moved out of toddler stage, we moved the knives into the front of the drawer, explained why the knives needed special handling (& that they needed permission before touching them when they were young), and taught them how to safely use knives for cooking. We often set the table in a somewhat formal style, so our dc have had sharp knives at their place settings for years. We never had a problem w/ the dc misusing them. W/ your dc being 6, I think you would be fine having them in a drawer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I have always kept mine in a knife block on top of the fridge. Still do, even tho my dc are older, I have younger neices and nephews that visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 On a magnetic strip at the side of one of my cabinets. It's over 5 feet off the floor. :iagree: Mine is on the cabinet above the sink, so we can grab it easily but the kids would need some acrobatics to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 We just store ours in the girls' bedroom in the tubs that hold their dress up clothes. Ok, not really. we keep some in a knife block on the counter, some in a drawer. The knives that came with a cover still have them. The girls know not to mess with the knives because they are sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maeintx Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 On a magnetic strip at the side of one of my cabinets. It's over 5 feet off the floor. This is what I have too. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 We have a sharp drawer as well. Everyone knows to stay out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msk Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I use a Kapoosh universal knife block too, but a more "traditional looking" model: http://www.target.com/p/Kapoosh-Universal-Knife-Block-Woodgrain/-/A-10537205. I LOVE it-- the rod insert can be washed, and it holds more knives than a traditional block, including knives of unusual sizes, shears, etc. I like the magnetic strips, but we don't have the right kind of wall space (nor do we have drawer space for a drawer block insert). Our knife block is jammed into a leftover corner behind the microwave. Can you tell we have a space problem??? One thing you might find useful is Cook's Illustrated's online knife ratings. You need an online account to access most of their info, but you can create a free 14-day "trial" one that would let you look at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Ours are in a wooden block in a high cupboard above our wall ovens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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