Global G-42/41 Magnetic Knife Holder 16-in. Review

I've looked at a lot of knife blocks and magnetic strips over the last six months, including this one, which I played with at a local kitchen store. It's attractive as such things go, and it holds on to a chef's knife with a solid grip. I stuck a narrow bread knife on it and, as expected, it didn't hold on quite so tightly (less metal against the strip), sliding slightly. That's no big deal, since magnetic strip holders do much better with wider blades. It performs as well as or better than the other magnetic strips I've tried. But for that I want to pay an extra $60-$80? Absolutely not.

For half the price I'd add a star. It is much prettier than the magnetic strip I've got in my kitchen now, even if it isn't more functional. I'm sure it looks striking with Global knives (all those dots). But there are other nice-looking strips that cost a whole lot less.

I use my magnetic strip for spatulas and scissors. This one would work very well for those, but it seems a shame to spend so much for a stylish spatula holder. For my knives (Hattori - very sharp, very beautiful, and expensive) I ended up buying a Magna Pro knife block (Messermeister sells them). It's a free-standing quarter-circle wedge of wood with magnets inside. It holds ten knives, and when I have to slide one against it, it slides against wood, not metal. If I'm careless or distracted as I put away a knife, it smacks into wood, not metal. It doesn't hold knives quite as tightly as the Global magnetic strip, but it still holds them firmly, it cleans easily, and it has the hygienic open-air storage advantages of a magnetic strip. It looks much nicer and can be had for just $25 more than the Global strip (I found it online for $129 - full retail is more like $180, and still a better buy than the Global strip, in my opinion). It holds two more knives and you can move it around to be handy to your workspace.

The Global magnetic strip knife holder is an attractive and solid product. I just don't think that it's good enough for that $104 price, and those dimples don't add $60 worth of pretty. But pretty is in the eye of the beholder. If you really want your magnetic strip to coordinate with your Global knives and price is no object, then go for it. It will do the job very well indeed.

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Designed to resemble the handles of your Global knives, this magnet attaches to your wall, providing space for storing and displaying your knives. Attach it near your stovetop or along any wall. Its striking, dimpled design coordinates beautifully with your collection.

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Enclume PR8C Premier Bookshelf Wall Pot Rack with Shelf, Hammered Steel Review

This pot rack is everything I hoped for, and more.I just downsized from a house with a large country kitchen to a modern condo with 1/3 the space, and nowhere to store my heavy-duty cookware.This very sturdy rack allows me to hang all my pots and pans on the wall, plus display the antique tins I was going to have to get rid of.It's very heavy (35lbs), and was a real challenge for my husband to hang.But well worth the effort!Our suggestion:get help to hang it (to support the weight)--and make sure your studfinder works!

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Enclume MPU-13 RACK IT UP Utensil Bar Pot Rack, with 8 Hooks Review

I have this hanging above my kitchen window and use it for haning pan on.I probably have about 8 pans hanging on it.I am confident that it can quite comfortably hold the weight of these pans (have had it up for over 2 months and it is doing just great).

It comes with some really stout mollys for anchoring to the wall.I did not use these as I was able to anchor into a stud.

It has a nice low profile and comes with more than enough hooks.

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No matter the size of the kitchen, kitchen space is almost always limited. We love to cook but dislike having to dig through drawers, cupboards and cabinets to find what we need. And utensils especially can be hard to find in a cluttered drawer. For the last three centuries, cooks and chefs have avoided cluttered counters and drawers by using wall and ceiling mounted pot racks. RACK IT UP, Enclume's all-new value-priced pot rack collection, offers this handy Utensil Bar Pot Rack. Keep your utensils and gadgets close at hand and out of the way with this simple wall mounted rack. You'll save precious counter and drawer space -- and cooking will be much more convenient and enjoyabl.. This bar is constructed of sturdy steel and includes super strong drywall anchors that are very easy to install and don't require bolting to studs. Hang whatever you want; once in place, this rack will hold 100 pounds It's also light weight (only 3 lbs.) so you won't need a handyman to install it. Keep your kitchen organized and convenient so you can spend less time fighting with it and more time loving it.Includes 8 hooks and toggles.22 by 1.5 by 5-inches.

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