Does the stainless steel scratch the surface of the knives as they are mounted and dismounted?
171011
Is anyone using any protective layer to prevent the knives from being scratched (like spray enamel, or scotch tape, or some other transparent material)?
171012
There is actually a chance. I am noticing on mine that the surface that actually contacts the knife is not smooth. The center portion is alright... it certainly is not a mirror finish at all, but it is okay.
171013
It absolutely does. The center part is polished and smooth, but the bezel is roughly finished and will scratch your knives the first time you mount them. Recommend polishing the bezel by hand, or finishing the whole thing with a spray enamel.
573264
I suppose if you were determined to do so you could, but normal/average use with steak knives is fine. We have used steak knives with ours many times and so far no scratches.
1514566
I've had my set for a couple of months and I haven't noticed any scratches as of yet. They still look great. Don't know if this will help you in your decision making process.
1212702
I have been using mine for about two months now with no scratching issue. I think the only way you could scratch a knife with this is to pull it straight down, dragging it along the surface instead of just pulling it off. This is wood, but smooth and finely finished.
860889
I've used steel tongs twice in mine and it doesn't have any noticeable scratches.
1212705
No scratches - it can't scratch. The magnetic racks that scratch knives have metal strips (the magnets) running the length of the board. This design incases the magnets in solid wood. Your knives will only be touching wood and can't be scratched.
1308905
Yes. I have a ceramic-top stove and have had no problem with scratching. I like the pan. It is very shallow but I like it.
454970
It says not to use on stainless steel appliances as some finishes may scratch. I use them on my stainless steel pots and other material dishes and cookware all the time. I have not noticed any scratching
1758278
Good grief! I have had a set of steak knives and a countertop set of kitchen knives for more than 30 years and have never had any rusting issues. I will point out that I do NOT put them in the dishwasher (wooden handles) and that when I hand wash them, I always dry them thoroughly before storing them.
198623
Sorry, it is bare metal - I haven't noticed any scratching but my plates are far from new.
1957458
The stones do not scratch. They're slightly rounded on the edges and soapstone isn't that hard. Not to mention, they're in a liquid while in use. We've had no problems at all.
1527333
So far this has been the best cookware we have had. So scratches that I notice. Were careful not to slam them around so to not chip inside the cookware or beat on our stove.
964623
I chop and slice every day on one or more of them, using quality steel honed cutlery. I occasionally see small traces of knife edges, but nothing as you describe. I also put them in the bottom of my dishwasher on normal cycle and they have held up well.
732182
The bristles won't scratch stainless unless you are using an abrasive powder cleaner, in which case the cleaner will do the scratching. These bristles are fairly stiff but not abrasive.
420510
No. The magnet is strong but not that strong with the sheaving on the knives.
1771366
It has a plastic mount for the handlebar so it should not have scratch issues.
196500
You need to be careful cleaning them because they are so sharp you will cut your self if you aren't careful. The knives clean up just fine. No issues.