In article >,
"Steve B" > wrote:

> After much recent discussions, I think I will make my drawer in the
> following manner. So that each is parallel to the other with the blade
> facing downward. Slots to separate each blade by about an inch or less
> depending on the blade. This, however may not be a good idea for future
> change or expansion. Cleavers, unusually large knives (like cheese knives)
> and steels may have to have a separate drawer.
>
> Ideas? Sites?
>
> Steve

My knives are not in a drawer, Steve. I have an old Chicago Cutlery
holder (not a counter block) that was designed to mount on the end of a
cabinet or on a wall for vertical placement of the knives. I don't use
it that way, though. Mine is mounted under the hanging cabinet, right
next to my kitchen sink, for horizontal storage of my knives.

I just took a bunch of pictures and quickly published them on my
website, http://web.me.com/barbschaller. There, click on Photos on the
menu bar and you'll see them at the beginning of the lot. Just double
click on any one for a better view.

I love the holder * I had it restained to match the cupboard when we
redid the kitchen 16 years ago. It is very convenient to put the knives
away immediately after using them (mostly). A quick wash with hot soapy
water, rinse, dry, and put them in the slot. I've doubled up in a
couple slots; not the best idea, but what I have to do in the absence of
another holder like this one.
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-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.me.com/barbschaller 12/28/2009