MIU France Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Holder, 20-Inches
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of MIU France Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Holder, 20-Inches
Customer Review: Best I've owned and stylish too
Summary: 5 Stars
The first time I saw one of these was when I worked in a professional kitchen. I've had a few over the year since then and honestly don't ever want a kitchen without one. I actually had a half wall built just to put this one on in my current kitchen.
Anwyay, this one is better than average because:
It mounts more securely than average and more easily.
The little round black end is actually a piece of plastic that you can pop out to get at the plaster anchors. Then they are covered again. This is much better than the Wustoff one I used to have that basically hung off the screws on the wall. This way is nice and solid instead of a little wobbly.
Also, the magnet is just the right strength... not to strong. Many bars are too strong, so you almost stab yourself wehn you pull the knife off. Also, some are too weak to hold cleavers. This one is just great.
Also, I thought it might look kinda cheap, but it's really solid and nice. The outer ring is brushed aluminum or steel... not sure. Then it has a chrome center and the black caps. Looks great a stainless appliance kitchen or black stone counters... or both.
Also, this is the only one I could find in sizes as small at 15". If you have a small space, that would be handy too.
Get one. You won't regret it.
Customer Review: Great product
Summary: 5 Stars
First let me say that the shipping on this item was insanely fast. I ordered it via standard shipping late Sunday and it was waiting for me by my door when I got home from work on Tuesday. Amazing.
Second, the installation was a breeze. If you are a type-A personality like myself, all you need is a measuring tape, a pencil, a level and a screwdriver (old fashioned or powered, your choice). From start to finish, including cleaning up the plaster dust from pre-drilling the holes, this knife holder took no more than 30 minutes to put up. If you are a little less of a perfectionist, this will take you no time to slap up on your wall.
The magnet seems to be just the right amount of strength. You don't have to wrestle with it to get a knife off, but at the same time you don't have to say a quick prayer every time you are working near it in hopes that a knife doesn't fall off and impale you. I am quite pleased with the magnet.
Finally, I would say that aesthetically, I am quite pleased with its presentation. I have stainless steel and black appliances and this piece matches seamlessly.
Overall, I highly recommend this knife holder and for the money, it honestly cannot be beat.
Customer Review: great item!
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this for Christmas(after I asked someone to get it for me!). I had done a little research on them. You can actually spend more than twice as much on one of these so I was a little skeptical about the price. This is excellent. I was glad it came in different lengths. I had a small kitchen so space is at a premium. The magnet is exceptionally strong. I was a little worried about getting one of these because the only place to put it was the wall over my dog's food dish! It holds beautifully. The knives stay put and with bigger knives, it actually takes a bit of pull to get them off the magnet. The installation is easy and holds well to the wall. Very sturdy metal bar. The one I bought was 20" but the usable area is about 18 1/2". (There are two end caps that are semicircle in shape for decoration but do not add to the usable area). I find it has plenty of room for a standard kitchen knife set (with large kitchen knife, bread knife, paring knife etc... a six knife set that you usually get that comes with a block) plus six steak knives. It would fit very nicely with todays kitchens, nice brushed metal surface. Looks much more expensive than it is. Buy this and throw you knife block in the trash!Customer Review: KEEPS KNIVES SHARPER.....
Summary: 5 Stars
easier to retrieve knives for use and looks terrific! Bought this just before Christmas, 2004 to hang my 8 brand new Wusthof Grand Prix knives on and 2 pairs of Henckels kitchen shears. I'm happy to say that this thing is a rock!! It has never become loosened from the wall and not one of my knives have ever fallen off it. In addition, I've only once had to sharpen a few of my more often used knives. With the big, bulky wooden storage block, I would have sharpened them several more times by now, it's off my counter and not taking up valuable counter space and no more "sawdust" created from sliding knives into spaces (no wonder I had to sharpen them more often)! I love this thing! I have had several compliments from people who are observant and they wanted to know where they could get such a nifty, great-looking thing to hang their knives on. Of course I told them Amazon had the best price.
My only regret: That I didn't buy a bigger one! Am planning to purchase 6 Wusthof Grand Prix steak knives and since we use steak knives so often I want to hang those, too, but, alas my great magnetic strip is full up! Think I'll purchase one of the smaller magnetic knife strips....
Customer Review: One of the best things I ever bought for my kitchen AND garage.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought 2 of these and have one in my kitchen for my knives and one in the garage for my tools. It holds all my screw drivers, pliers, wrenches, a huge hammer and various other tools. It's so convenient to just grab a tool off the magnet and use it. It also magnetizes the screw drivers which helps hold the screws to the driver! That's just an added plus, IMO. For the kitchen...there's no better way to store your knives. Talk about convenient! I also get compliments galore when people see it. They love my knife magnet and my spice jar magnets that are on the side of my fridge....they're very handy to grab when cooking. It holds all of my knives, 2 pair of kitchen shears and a Craftsman Multi-tool that comes in very handy in the kitchen. :)
If you're thinking about this magnet, BUY IT. You will LOVE it. I got rid of a huge knife block that was taking up counter space. These things are perfect. I'd love to have another one....if only I could find the wall space to hang it. I like the idea of a previous reviewer who hung it VERTICALLY.....great idea! I may be able to find wall space if it's hung that way instead of horizontally. ;)