"Fred" > wrote in message
...
> When we leave for vacation I usually pack up a box of spices, utensils,
> etc. because we stay in condos or apartments with kitchens and I'd rather
> cook than eat in most toruist-area restaurants. The condos might have a
> few bargain-store pots and a dull butcher knife, so I take my own tools.
> Problem is always, how to pack my knives without damaging the blades or
> something else (like my hands). I'd like to make a folding knife pouch
> but I don't know how to do it safely. Does anyone know of a website with
> patterns and materials recommendations for these traveling knife carriers?
> Many thanks...
>
> Fred
Here's an idea you might try.
Hunt around your house for a rectangular box (either cardboard or wooden).
I have a couple of wooden boxes that a couple of bottles of wine came in
that would do the trick. Or a box that something you bought came in that
would your amount of knives would fit into. In the box of your choice, you
can put a small kitchen towel in the bottom; then use another towel to
separate them from hitting together. This knife box will be handy (and
safe) for you to get to your knives when you set-up house-keeping.
Dee Dee