Magnetic knife holders: how to choose and attach?

Magnetic knife holders are a great alternative to tabletop holders and stands. They fit perfectly into the atmosphere of the kitchen, without violating the interior composition as a whole.

The magnetic holder is a horizontal bar with two magnetic strips. It is placed on a vertical plane, which can serve as wall panel or kitchen cabinet.

The advantages of using magnetic holders in the kitchen are the following points.

• Hygiene The knives are in open space, which eliminates the formation and development of the bacterial environment due to moisture accumulation. This design is considered much more hygienic than others.
• Space saving. The holder takes up little space, becoming almost one piece with a vertical surface. Knives placed on the magnet are also compactly arranged in a row.
• Knives do not touch each other. Many vertical and horizontal cutlery coasters do not provide an individual place for a knife. As a result of this, the knives rub against each other and become dull.
• Devices are always in a conspicuous place and in the zone of nearby availability. It takes a few seconds to take a knife. You do not need to open the drawer or cabinet door.
• Wide price range. The price of magnetic holders is very affordable. Even the cheapest options look very decent. If desired, the holder can be made with your own hands, using a wooden base and magnets.
• Easy care. Wall holders usually have a smooth texture and do not need special care. To maintain cleanliness, simply wipe the surface with a damp cloth, and if necessary use a little cleaner for the kitchen.
• Easy to mount. Attaching a magnet to a wall is very easy. This is usually done using self-tapping screws or double-sided tape.
• Versatility. If necessary, other metal kitchen appliances are also attached to the holder (skimmers, ladles, spatulas).
• Security. The magnet perfectly holds devices of various sizes and is at a sufficient height from children.
• Practicality. The combination of all the above pluses of magnetic holders makes it possible to talk about its practicality and ease of use.

The disadvantages of magnetic holders can be considered such nuances.

• The likelihood of damage to the knife blade metal holders. This applies to those models whose front part is made of metal or has metal fragments.
• Knives made of other materials, such as ceramic, cannot be mounted on the holder. Ceramics, by definition, does not have the ability to be attracted to magnets, so it is not possible to place such knives on them.

Environmentally friendly options from a tree look stylishly and attractively. They are in perfect harmony with kitchen furniture made of natural wood or its imitation. It should be borne in mind that the attractive force of such holders is slightly lower than products made of other materials, and very heavy objects such an option may not hold.

Stainless steel products are considered eternal and very high quality. The force of attraction of stainless steel knife holders is much more powerful than that of models made of other materials. Even a metal hatchet is perfectly attached to such a strip.

Plastic knife holders are one of the most economical options for placing knives on the wall like Velcro. With proper care, plastic will last you more than one year. However, its wear resistance is still not comparable with metal products. The color range of plastic options is the widest. White, beige and black holders are popular.

The magnetic holder for railing knives is a relatively new fixture in the kitchen. Roof rails are a metal bar on which kitchen utensils are suspended, including knife holders.

When deciding on the choice of a magnetic holder for knives, be sure to pay attention to the main indicators of product quality. It will be ideal if the manufacturer provides a quality guarantee for their products. Usually this is done by expensive brands.

If there is no guarantee, then when evaluating the quality of the magnetic holder, you must pay attention to the following characteristics.

• The material of the blade of your knives. Magnetic holders are only suitable for knives with a metal blade. Ceramic knives will not be attracted to the magnet.
• As a full-fledged participant in the kitchen design, the holder must fit perfectly into the interior in appearance and maintain the style of the room. The body of the product can be different: from simple plastic to mahogany. For a wooden set installed in the kitchen, they usually pick up the same wooden holder.
• Holder length pick up depending on the number of knives placed. Keep in mind that knives should not be attached close to each other. It will be more aesthetic and hygienic if there is a small distance between them. In some cases, you may need a combination of several bars.This design looks professional and allows you to place a large number of devices.
• In width Holders may also be different. When choosing a wide holder, consider the length of the blades of your knives, since the handle, hitting the plate, will not allow the device to fix there.
• Well-known manufacturers choose more environmentally friendly materials for holders that do not have the toxic smell of plastic. If you buy a cheap version of the magnet, pay attention to how it smells, since a sharp unpleasant odor indicates that the product is made of harmful materials.
• The force of attraction of a magnet depends on its thickness. Therefore, if possible, be sure to evaluate this indicator. The optimal thickness of the magnets is 3-5 mm. Thinner plates are not able to fully hold weighty knives.

Usage Tips

• For safe use, the holders should hang out of the reach of children. Typically, a magnet is mounted above one of the cutting tables at shoulder height.
• It is also important to securely attach the magnet to the surface, since a fallen structure can injure people nearby. The danger lies in the fact that not only the holder falls, but also the knives with it.
• It is not recommended to install the magnet on the door, as the knives may fall when the cabinet is opened. A moving surface, which at first glance can be used as a platform for a magnet, becomes quite dangerous when sharp objects are placed on it.
• The holder itself must be installed securely using at least two mounts. When choosing the type of mounts, the severity of the placed devices should be taken into account. For example, knives with metal handles are much heavier than plastic ones, and the mount may not withstand such a massive structure.

In order to correctly hang the magnetic knife holder on the wall, it is necessary to make preliminary marks evenly and accurately. To do this, you can use the usual or laser level, which will outline the horizontal placement. The distance between the fasteners on the magnet is measured, and the corresponding value is transferred to the wall.

The number of mounts depends on the type and size of the holder. The most common design has two mounts. They can be looped, located on the top of the bar, and hidden.

It is often necessary to hang a magnet for knives on a tile, because it is the tile used to finish the working wall in the kitchen. Mount produce using double-sided tape or using dowel nails. Usually dowels and screws are included in the set of holders.

To reliably and without damage to attach the magnet to the tile with dowel nails, you must be careful in work. For this, drilling is carried out in two stages. At the first stage, it is better to use a drill or a screwdriver with a pen for ceramics of the desired diameter for drilling tiles. At the second stage, a punch is used to make a hole in the wall itself. A dowel is inserted into the finished hole, into which a nail is screwed or hammered.

See how to fix the magnetic knife holder in the next video.