Store your knives and sharp tools the proper and safe way, by using the right storage equipment. Knives are the main tool used in every home and kitchen, and should be treated as such. Sharpening and honing your knives is rendered useless if they are not taken care of and stored properly. Zanduco carries a wide variety of knife storage racks, magnetic bars, boxes, scabbards, bags and more, to fit any establishments size and needs. Every kitchen, chef, and restaurant flow is different, so choose the type of knife storage that will most beneficial to your unique kitchen. Knife bags available for safely transporting your knives for catering or school. Looking to sanitize and store at the same time? Stainless Steel knife sanitizer boxes available in 6” and 12”, for both small and large kitchens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of Knife Storage should I consider for a commercial kitchen?
Match the storage to how your line works. Magnetic bars and slotted racks keep blades within reach, while scabbards and knife bags protect edges in transit for catering. Omcan supplies most Knife Storage formats here.
Which Knife Storage works best for a mobile catering or food truck setup?
Scabbards and padded knife bags travel best, since they lock blades in place and protect edges between venues. Wall-mounted racks suit fixed kitchens more than moving ones. For catering, portable Knife Storage beats anything bolted to a wall.
How do magnetic bars and slotted racks compare for Knife Storage?
Magnetic bars hold blades on a wall strip for fast grabs, while slotted racks seat each knife separately for a safer line. Magnetic Knife Storage suits open kitchens, slotted suits tight prep stations. Keep sharpening steels nearby so stored blades stay ready.
Does a knife sanitizer count as Knife Storage or a separate purchase?
It does both, storing and sanitizing in one stainless steel unit. Models with a submersible heater hold water hot enough to sanitize blades between shifts. If food safety matters on your line, a sanitizing Knife Storage unit earns its counter space.
Why does blade size matter when choosing Knife Storage?
Storage is sized to the blades it holds, so a scabbard rated for a 7-inch and 12-inch knife will not suit a full set of varied lengths. Check slot counts and blade-width ratings before buying. Matching Knife Storage to your actual knives avoids loose, unsafe fits.
Can one Knife Storage solution hold an entire kitchen's knives?
Yes, if you size it right. A 14-slot wall-mounted rack handles a full brigade's blades, while a single scabbard or bag suits one cook's kit. Larger operations often mix Knife Storage types across stations rather than relying on one.
Are branded knife cases worth it over basic Knife Storage?
For chefs moving between sites, a hard-shell culinary case protects a full kit better than a loose bag. Victorinox polypropylene cases hold ten or more knives with a locking lid. For everyday line use, though, simpler Knife Storage does the job at lower cost.
















