Cooking knives are fundamental tools common to anyone’s kitchen, but they can be extremely dangerous when handled carelessly. That’s why our Athens moving experts are cautious when packing knives to prevent accidents and ensure the blade isn’t damaged or loses its sharpness.
Here are some tips for packing knives before moving from our professional moving services!
5 Tips for Packing Knives
1. Prepare the Knives for Packing
Knives are very fragile objects; if they’re of good quality, they can also be considerably expensive. So, it’s important to wrap your knives in protective packaging to prevent damage and corrosion during the trip.
The first step is to ensure your knives are good to go. Check that they’re clean and dry before packing, as dampness increases the chance of knives developing rust.
Before packing, you might also want to cover the blade in a thin layer of oil. Creating a moisture barrier between the steel and the air will stop corrosion from forming while the steel is transported.
2. Protect The Knife’s Cutting Edge and Tips
The knife point and cutting edge are the most fragile (and dangerous!) parts of a knife, so it’s critical to protect these areas properly. You can do that by purchasing Professional Edge Guards.
These can come individually or in sets of various sizes and shapes if you have many knives. They’re basically plastic sheaths for your knives.
3. Wrap Every Knife Individually
Many people make the mistake of packing and wrapping a bunch of knives together when moving. This method isn’t good for your knife’s well-being and can damage the blades and handles. Instead, wrap each one individually for transport.
4. Choose the Right Packaging Material
Once your knives are ready for packing, you’ll want to place them in the right travel material. A sturdy box with rigid sides will be ideal, as it will prevent damage to your knives if other boxes are piled on top of them and stop them from puncturing through if one loses its sheath.
You can pack knives alongside other kitchen supplies, but be sure they will not damage the knives, for instance, if they happen to fall over them.
5. Label The Knife Box Clearly
Once everything is sealed, label the box properly to let movers know how to handle it. You can do that by adding a “Fragile” or “Kitchen Knives” label. This will ensure movers’ safety while advising them to handle the box’s contents carefully.
Moreover, they are more likely to place the box directly in your new kitchen, helping you find your knives easily when it’s time to unpack.
Learn More About Proper Packing from Our Athens Moving Experts
When packing knives for relocation or transportation, extra care must be taken to protect the knives and the person handling the package. If you need help packing and transporting your knives, Pink Zebra Moving can help you.
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