I am concerned about edge safety on the knife. How is this system on NOT damaging the blade?
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I've had this knife rack for some time now for my high-end knife set and haven't had any issues with blade damage. The magnet is padded with thin strips of silicone rubber, so it won't cause scratches to the blades. Plus, I think the angled design is safer when replacing the knives onto the bar. This costs a pretty penny, but it's well worth it!
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It has rubber protectors for the knife edges. You can see that on the photo. I bought 2 of these and placed them next to each other to double the length. They are of excellent quality and look great.
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The edge touches nothing. The magnets cling to the side of the knife. The edge is inside which is very safe for anybody reaching for it, or brushing by it. The magnets are nice and strong. We actually love the one we got. It was well worth the price.
1118191
I use this daily and have NO issues with blade damage. It's near the sink, so after hand washing and drying a knife, I put it on the rack. Holds the knives securely with zero damage to the blade.
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We haven't noticed any issues with the blade edge. There is a rubberized channel in the "V" in addition to the two horizontal rubber pieces (you can see those in the picture) that seem to protect the knife.
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It wouldn't do any good even if it could be locked. Any knife will slash through the soft sides. Having said that, I traveled many thousands of miles with no problems of that sort.
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I have never had a problem with my knife. Wish I had gotten it sooner! I am going to get their other knives in the near future.
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The edge of the blade is stainless to begin with. If you're not careful you could take the color off higher up.
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Its probably defective. You should talk to the producer of your knife about it
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Just push the piece of metal acting as a lock toward the side with the clip and the blade should again move freely. It protrudes slightly above the frame of the knife and is also textured, so it's pretty easy to get traction on. Pretty standard these days, after a while it'll be entirely 2nd nature opening & closing it with one hand without even thinking about it.
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I'm not sure that is a valid concern. You probably shouldn't keep a blade around long enough that it will rust.
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Appreciate an answer but....The question is and was, "Does the blade scallop the wood at entry?" Apparently the narrower "kerf" blades have a propensity for this problem. Especially if they are not metal.
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The guard is knurled so that it grips the surface of your finger when you actuate the spring mechanism on opening. Once open a tensioned metal strip slips into place to lock the blade open, just press this back against the sidewall to close the knife. It's not a heavy duty knife design, but for light day to day usage, it's a good product.I hope that I answered your query?
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Never have had any problems with what you have mentioned. There are many blades that are like that... that my son and husband own but a well made knife makes the difference.
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I used a knife once, but was gentle in cutting and didn't have a problem. I would think if you can find some kind of plastic tool to cut it might be safer.
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I have my Tormek set-up to sharpen cutlery. After I mount the blade in the clamp device, no more than two minutes, if that. If all the edge needs is a touch up, a minute. Then I steel it and it's done.
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The blade is relatively sharpened on the main and the drop of the blade. You will probably have to touch both up a bit if you want a razor edge .
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No, the protective coating on the blade is there to retard rusting of the carbon steel blade. Just keep a thin film of oil on the blade and you'll have no worries.
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Hi Shayne. The knife folder does not have any protection for the blades. I bought a magnetic blade protector set from Bed Bath and Beyond. The 3-set protectors protect my chefs, boning and paring knives. Really like them. I'm sure they can be found on Amazon too. Hope this helps!
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I think it can damage the blade, but it is no problem when you have the fealdsharpener
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It's not too bad at all. I just tried it. The lever works in such a way that you don't need to pull both sides at once. You can pull the lock with your thumb and then close the blade with your other hand or against your body. On knives with heavier blades, or on knives that have loosened up a bit the blade may fall as soon as you depress the lock.