Your knives are only as good as the edge you keep on them — and that edge is determined as much by how you store them as how you use them. Most home cooks lose sharpness not at the cutting board, but in the drawer. Here’s how to store your knives safely, keep them organized, and protect the edge between every use.
The Problem with Loose Knife Storage
When knives are stored loose in a drawer — even in a drawer insert — the blade edge contacts other utensils, the sides of the drawer, and other knives. Every contact creates micro-damage that accumulates into a dull edge. The same happens in knife blocks, where blades slide against wood slots on every insertion and removal.
The solution is simple: cover every blade with a Blade Guard® cover before it goes into storage.
5 Knife Storage Rules That Actually Work
1. Cover Every Blade — Every Time
Make it a habit: knife comes off the cutting board, gets washed and dried, blade guard goes on. Blade Guard® covers snap on in one motion with a locking hinge that stays closed in the drawer. Available in 4, 6, 8, and 10 inch sizes to fit every knife you own.
2. Store Knives Flat, Not Stacked
Even with blade guards on, stacking knives puts unnecessary pressure on the handles and guards. Store them flat in a single layer in the drawer, or use a drawer insert to keep them separated and stationary.
3. Never Store Wet Knives
Moisture trapped under a blade guard or in a knife block slot causes corrosion and can damage the handle over time. Always dry knives completely before covering and storing. Hand wash only — dishwashers damage edges, handles, and rivets.
4. Color-Code by Size
Blade Guard® covers come in multiple colors. Use one color per knife size — or one color per family member if multiple people cook — so you can grab the right knife at a glance without removing guards to check.
5. Use a Knife Roll for Transport
For camping, catering, or cooking classes, always transport knives in a knife roll with individual blade guards on each knife. The Blade Guard® Waxed Canvas Knife Roll holds 5 knives with a zippered accessory pocket and leather straps — designed to be used with guards on for maximum edge protection.
Blade Guard®: Made in the USA, Available at Walmart
Blade Guard® knife covers are proudly Made in the USA by FLI Products. BPA-free, food-safe, and dishwasher safe, they’re available at Walmart in-store and online, as well as FLIProducts.com and Amazon.
Protect every knife in your drawer. Blade Guard® covers are BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and Made in the USA. Available in 4, 6, 8, and 10 inch sizes.
Shop the 4-Piece Set →Shop Individual Sizes
- Blade Guard® 4" — Paring Knives
- Blade Guard® 6" — Utility & Boning Knives
- Blade Guard® 8" — Chef’s Knives
- Blade Guard® 10" — Slicing & Bread Knives
