A professional chef often has to cook at outdoor events or travel for work, taking with him his tools – professional knives. For competent transportation, as well as long-term storage of rare and especially expensive specimens, twists for knives are designed – special cases with compartments for blades of different sizes.
PURPOSE AND BENEFITS
The twist for chef’s knives is a dense base with attached cells – a separate pocket for each blade. The base is twisted into a bundle and fixed with the help of fittings or in a classic way – ties. Here’s how convenient the sheath-roll for knives:
- the blades do not come into contact with each other or other objects, do not become dull and do not deteriorate ahead of time;
- each product is in a separate cell – it is easy to find and get it if necessary;
- the twist can be put in luggage or in an apron pocket to have quick access to a professional tool in any conditions;
- knives do not fall out and are not lost, they are fixed inside the twist in special pockets.
TYPES OF TWISTS FOR CHEF’S KNIVES
These products may differ in appearance, number and size of cells, method of fixation when closed. The price of twisting is most affected by the material of manufacture. The most common options are:
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Natural leather.
The most expensive, elite material is pressed cowhide. She looks stylish and prestigious, serves for years. In the kitchen, it is not afraid of flying splashes of oil and fat, temperature changes, and high humidity. But the skin also has disadvantages. Such a product is very expensive, perhaps even more expensive than all the knives that are stored inside. Any skin is sensitive to scratches and loses its respectable appearance when they appear.
Skin substitute.
It costs less than the original, outwardly it can be indistinguishable from genuine leather. However, it is inferior in wear resistance and does not last too long. Cracks and abrasions may appear on the surface. Such material is relevant if the twist is not often worn and rubbed.
Fabric.
Practical and inexpensive, quite popular with mid-level cooks. The densest material is canvas, which is also used to make bags and backpacks. The thick cotton roll is a versatile and affordable model for transporting and storing knives. Another suitable option is nylon, a synthetic fabric that is easy to wash, will not warp or wear out over time, and will keep your professional blades properly. Fabric materials are also convenient in that they provide full access to air and prevent corrosion on the blades.
IMPORTANT NUANCES
If you have to get knives infrequently, the traditional way of fixing the twist is quite relevant – the tie. Usually, the belts are sewn to the surface and there is no risk of losing them. Also, modern models can be equipped with other closing mechanisms:
- lightning;
- clasp;
- buttons and clips.
They are more convenient than ties, opening and closing the accessory with their help faster. However, there is always a risk of hardware failure, then the twist will need to be repaired. It is also important that the locking elements securely close the twist and prevent accidental unwinding.
Among the additional accessories on the twists can be:
- handles – like a case or bag;
- detachable shoulder strap with length adjustment;
- loops inside for fixing the knife not only from the side of the blade but also on the handle;
- additional pockets for sharpening tools, scissors.
A roll-up bag for chef’s knives can have a different number of cells. Choose in our online store in St. Petersburg the model that will accommodate the required set of blades. If the accessory is needed for storage, more cells are usually required than for regular transportation.
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