How to Choose the Right Magnetic Knife Holder
Which length should I choose?
The length determines how many knives your magnetic knife holder can hold. Lay your knives in a row with the spacing you want and measure the total width – that is the minimum length your new magnetic knife holder should have.
Which magnetic knife holders are the strongest?
A standard model 4.5 cm wide has more than enough power for the vast majority of kitchen knives. Width is therefore mainly a question of design – the magnetic strength is the same across widths within the same series.
- Magnetic knife holders 4.5–8.5 cm wide have the same magnetic strength.
- Magnetic knife holders 10–28 cm wide have approx. 50% stronger magnets.
- All Extra Strong designs have 100% stronger magnets than the standard models.
If you have very large or heavy knives, we recommend a wide or Extra Strong model. The larger magnetic contact surface keeps the knives extra stable.
Sizes in cm and inches
All sizes in the shop are given in centimetres. cm → inches: multiply by 0.39 · inches → cm: multiply by 2.54.
| cm | inches |
|---|---|
| 20 cm | 7.9″ |
| 30 cm | 11.8″ |
| 40 cm | 15.7″ |
| 50 cm | 19.7″ |
| 60 cm | 23.6″ |
| 80 cm | 31.5″ |
Knife blades: 8″ = 20.3 cm · 10″ = 25.4 cm · 12″ = 30.5 cm. For an exact conversion, a quick Google search – e.g. "20 cm in inches" – is the easiest way.
Need help?
If you are unsure which magnetic knife holder to choose, you are always welcome to email us at info@rune-jakobsen.dk
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