Probably overthinking it a bit, but that's ok, I do it all the time...
I would go with the block, either on the counter or fastened to the wall. I always put the knives in the block edge up so that there is less wear on the edge on insertion & removal. And as Alton says, get in the habit of using the steel everytime they come out...
I've never liked the magnetic strip approach, I don't want to have to jerk the knife free or think about how to place it back on the strip.
If you keep them in a drawer, then you need to invest in knife guards to keep the sharp edges sharp and not cutting you when you pick them up.
Janice (who is actually checking out some new knives... Shiny! :) )
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I would go with the block, either on the counter or fastened to the wall. I always put the knives in the block edge up so that there is less wear on the edge on insertion & removal. And as Alton says, get in the habit of using the steel everytime they come out...
I've never liked the magnetic strip approach, I don't want to have to jerk the knife free or think about how to place it back on the strip.
If you keep them in a drawer, then you need to invest in knife guards to keep the sharp edges sharp and not cutting you when you pick them up.
Janice (who is actually checking out some new knives... Shiny! :) )