"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
>

Most kitchen supply places will have knife protectors, a hard plastic sheath
that you slip over the blade. Well worth it.


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Peter Aitken
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