Twisting for knives: types and subtleties of choice

In an ordinary bag, the knives would be located without damaging it, only in separate sheaths for each of them. Flaunting an arsenal of knives is not the best solution. This is where the twists are needed — flat pencil case bags for knives that roll up into a roll.

The purpose of twisting is not only convenient carrying of cook knives, but also giving the set a finished look, eliminating the loss of a tool. When the cook is a visiting person, such an employee will not lose his knives in the daily turmoil. Yes, and the chefs working in the same restaurant, it is important to keep them always at hand. Not every cook, having sharpened knives before work, will entrust them to his colleague-neighbor, who regularly forgets to check their sharpness.

The best material is real leather, such as pressed cow, from which expensive, branded bicycle saddles are also made. Leather twisting for knives, even in conditions where small droplets of oils and fats are scattered in all directions, will last ten years without problems, and with a particularly careful attitude - all thirty. If you decide to give a gift to a friend or acquaintance who works as a chef in a restaurant, cafe, grocery hypermarket or in a highly specialized clinic, or this is your girlfriend or wife, who is a passionate cook, then a cover for knives (sometimes together with a new set of knives) is one of the best signs of attention to a person, for which cooking is both a professional activity and a method of self-expression. Do not save - it is better to give a high-quality twist for knives that will serve this person for many years.

As an alternative - leatherette, but its quality should be at the level. Bad leatherette for a month or three of active use is “embarrassing”, numerous scuffs will ruin its appearance - and even after restoration (impregnation, repainting) it will not last long. Choose a knife twist from the most wear-resistant leatherette, which is not afraid of even a drop of fat (on the contrary, with a slight lubrication of the surface, the material will last longer, will not dry out and will not crack), or a temperature increased by 10-20 degrees.

Magnetic twisting prevents the knives from falling out and being confused. A flat neodymium or soft magnet (such as those used in laying the refrigerator door) is built into each “seat” of the knife. Like a magnet for fastening on jackets or cases for smartphones, such a magnet attracts a steel blade of a knife by the end or middle of the tip, it is firmly sewn into a twist. The magnet is powerful enough and even allows you to hold a heavy cleaver knife (if there is room for it).

If the knife is inserted into its intended for him place not on the handle, but in its entirety, a fastener or loop is provided for it, preventing it from falling out during transportation. This twist is less common, and getting knives out of it is much more difficult. When, when the sheath for knives is equipped with zippers, it is already much easier to remove them for the upcoming work.

Along with the scabbard, the locking turning clasp (with a button or clip) is an indispensable element of twisting. Without it, the latter would be unwound, perhaps you would have lost the knife when carrying them. The button or clip should reliably hold the twist from accidentally unwinding, otherwise laces would have to be used.

Standard mini pen - like a briefcase or case. Usual - twisting, designed for large and long knives, is equipped with a handle that makes twisting similar to a tool case or shopping bag. Elongated - thanks to her twisting resembles a handbag. It is possible that the twist is made in a flat form factor and because of the long "shoulder" handle is remotely similar to a bag for a mini-laptop.

Cheap twists of the middle price range are equipped with brass or aluminum alloy parts (zipper, buttons, rivets, framing insert rings for lace tightening). Expensive models use stainless steel parts (or sprayed out of it).

Even the most famous brands do not disdain to make products completely from synthetic fiber.

• Spanish case for 4 knives 46x27.5 cm, Arcos Varios-6902 - polyester, made in the form of a miniature sports bag. In addition to knives, it is convenient to carry a corkscrew, nutcracker, a pizza knife, a bottle opener and a “crush” for garlic.

• Twisting Victorinox 7.4011.47 - the rolled length of the roll is 47 cm. For a set of 8 knives, made of polyamide, the knives are closed with Velcro. Made in Switzerland.

• Twisting Knife to meet you 5 is designed for 5 folding knives. Allows you to carry folding knives with an extended handle. Made of cotton and leather, has a stylish design. Production - St. Petersburg.

• BergHOFF Eclipse (V27430) - a ready-made set of knives with a bag, designed for 9 kitchen knives (mostly compact). Made in Belgium. The bag is made of high quality polyester.

The best and most durable products are made of high quality leather. It is not possible to find leather-cotton twisting even in large cities. An alternative is their independent manufacture.

A kapron thread will be required, in its absence - a thin fishing line. Needles must be medium - small ones are unlikely to pierce 2-3 layers of skin. The skin itself is bought at specialized sewing stores or from trusted private manufacturers. Their customers are mainly leather and shoe craftsmen, restoring old, once fashionable shoes, suitcases, jackets, coats, wallets and other products, as well as manufacturing all these products to order. In each more or less large city there is a time-tested supplier of genuine leather. The drawing of a twist or sheath is done independently or is already taken by someone made earlier.

See how to make a twist for knives in the next video.