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    Mercer Culinary Single Magnetic Hook - Set of 2

    Features & Specifications: Single Magnetic Hook for magnetic bar 5 3/8" x 3/4" Stainless steel satin finish 90 days limited warranty Set of 2

Commercial Knife Storage & Magnetic Knife Holders in Toronto & Canada

Knife storage keeps blades sharp, organized, and off the prep table, and you'll want it as soon as knives start living loose in drawers or piled beside the cutting board. This collection is built around wall-mounted options. Mercer Culinary's 18" Stainless Steel Magnetic Bar Knife Holder has two bars and comes with six hooks, so it holds spatulas and tongs as well as knives, while the 18" Wooden Magnetic Knife Bar has recessed magnets and can be flush-mounted near a prep station. A set of Stainless Steel Hooks for Magnetic Bars adds room for utensils. Winco offers a more traditional Stainless Steel Knife Rack with seven slots, and its Knife Blade Guard has a felt interior that protects an edge in a drawer or a bag. Whether you're running a steakhouse in Toronto, a bakery in Mississauga, or a food truck right here in Vaughan, Phoenix Food Equipment ships knife storage across the GTA and nationwide across Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions we hear from operators.

Do magnetic knife holders damage knives?

Not when they're used properly. A magnetic holder doesn't hurt a blade on its own; the damage comes from dragging the cutting edge across the bar. Set the spine of the knife on the magnet first and roll it down flat, and lift it off the same way, so the edge never scrapes the metal. The Mercer Culinary 18" Wooden Magnetic Knife Bar has recessed magnets and an open design that holds knives, graters, whips, and spatulas in any combination, and the Mercer Culinary 18" Stainless Steel Magnetic Bar Knife Holder does the same job in stainless. Magnetic bars only hold steel blades, so ceramic knives need a slot rack or blade guard instead. If cooks are chipping edges, it's usually a habit issue rather than a fault of the bar.

What size magnetic knife bar do I need?

Pick the bar by how many knives you use at that station, plus any utensils you want within reach. As a rough guide, a 12" bar holds four or five chef-style knives, an 18" bar six or seven, and a 24" bar eight or more, depending on blade width and how much space you leave between them. The Mercer Culinary 12" Stainless Steel Magnetic Bar Knife Holder suits a single cook's station, and the 24" version suits a shared line. All three sizes have two bars and include six hooks. If you need more hook room, the Single Magnetic Hook and Double Magnetic Hook each come in sets of two. If two cooks share a bar, go up a size.

Are knife blocks sanitary, and what should a commercial kitchen use instead?

Wooden knife blocks can be hard to clean thoroughly, since crumbs and moisture collect in the slots, and knives rub against the slot walls every time they go in and out, which can dull the edge. That's why many commercial kitchens choose open storage on the wall instead, where blades stay dry and visible. A magnetic bar is the most common choice. If you'd rather have slots, the Winco Stainless Steel Knife Rack hooks onto the wall and holds seven knives, and the Winco Plastic Magnetic Knife Holder has a plastic base that attaches to the wall. Knives that travel between stations or live in a drawer belong in a Winco Knife Blade Guard, whose felt interior helps prevent dulling.