Why Size Matters
Accessories can help you look good while performing the task they are designed to do. Like a wallet or a bag, knife rolls are designed to help you carry knives without bumping into one another. Also, with the materials, textures, and styles available on Pikore, you can enhance your look and style seamlessly.
But all of this revolves around what you pick in terms of size. It is the most important factor of the overall knife roll experience because it makes or breaks your entire routine. In this guide, we will cover the aspects of knife roll size and slots, size by user type, and mistakes to avoid while choosing the best knife roll for yourself or for a loved one.
About Pikore’s Premium Knife Roll Bag
To make things easier, we are picking one of your favorites from our collection - the Premium Knife Roll Bag. It has all the bells and whistles that you would expect from a genuine leather, handcrafted knife roll, and some more. It gives you easy access to your knives thanks to a secure roll-up and versatile carrying options. It does not matter if you are a casual or the star of a 5-star restaurant, you need this one to make your work easier and enhance your personality as a professional.
Standard Size and Slots
The Premium Knife Roll Bag comes in three versions, based on the number of slots. Keep in mind that the pricing goes substantially up as you move toward more slots.
5 Slots
This is the perfect starter for anyone who is getting started on their culinary journey. Whether you are a BBQ dad or a student, you can get this for an affordable price, with 5 versatile slots to safely store different types of blades and knives.
10 Slots
When you need something more than the starter kit without going all in, 10 slots is the right choice for you. Since you are getting into the pro territory, you will have ample space to travel with cleavers, knives, and other blades.
16 Slots
This is the biggest of the bunch for the Premium Knife Roll Bag. It has 16 slots, meaning you can virtually carry 16 knives without breaking a sweat. The metal is sturdy and durable enough to carry them anywhere, as long as you have packed the roll the right way.
What Knives You Have vs. What You Need
When you need to pack for a journey, you often have a hard time dealing with knife roll sizes. The math gets confusing, and you forget what size of the knife roll suits you well. There is always a clear trade-off between portability and availability. In these terms, it is best to have only the sheer essentials on the road to avoid inconvenience.
But if we take time into account, your collection for knives will grow as you do as a professional. If you are committed to the field of culinary arts and sciences, you can invest in a solid Pikore such as a BBQ Roll Bag, a Knife Bag, or a 4-Slot Folding Knife Bag. This will give you the necessary future-proofing, where you can have a single knife roll for years.
Space for Extra Tools
If you are a professional chef and you are packing your Professional's Leather Knife Roll for an event or the workday, you might be tempted to take everything you use in the roll. This is a common issue with chefs because they want the tools to just click and work.
Here are some tools that we will judge whether you should take or leave behind, and use whatever is available on the spot.
Shears
These are used to prepare meat as they can go through stubborn joints and tendons easily. You should pack shears in your roll.
Honing Rods
You should also get honing rods in the pack because your knives might get dull with constant use. On top of that, you are not guaranteed to have access to excellent honing rods everywhere.
Spatulas
You can do without spatulas because they are not specialized in what they do and use the one available at the work site.
Size by User Type
The chef knife bag capacity, in terms of what you need and what you should get, depends on the end user. Here are two common cases to help you understand.
Home Cook
There is a lot of pride and thought in being the go-to guy for BBQ or grilling in the house. If you are a home cook, it is best to start with a 5-slot knife roll that can have all the essential knives you will need.
Professional Chef
For the professional chefs who are always on the move or commute to the workplace every day, a 10-slot bag is a good start, but you can always think ahead and get the 16-slot piece. It will be enough through the years.
Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Size
Even with all the guidance and tips in the world, you are bound to make some mistakes until they are laid out for you in the open. In this section, we will share some common mistakes that buyers make. Make sure to steer clear of them, and your knife roll will get a thousand-fold boost. As the saying goes, the devil is always in the details.
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Overestimating your needs: If you have just gotten started in the culinary world, you might be tempted to get a bigger one. This could add unnecessary bulk and wasted space, especially when you only need a handful of knives for work.
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Ignoring knife length: Always measure your knives before getting the roll. There is no point in having a roll that cannot pack your longest blade without putting unnecessary pressure on stitching or seams.
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No future-proofing: Your collection always grows, and the tools always evolve. If you pick a piece that has no spare knife roll slots today, you might have to upgrade sooner rather than later. So, pick wisely.
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Assuming one size fits all: You have a specific tool set, and you need a roll that can house them all. Since different knives have different shapes, such as cleavers and boning knives, make sure yours fit the slot.
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Neglecting portability: Always keep your mobility and portability needs in mind. A larger knife roll might look impressive, but you will have a hard time commuting or traveling to other places with a bulky accessory in your tow.
Bigger Isn’t Always Better
It is never simple to get the right knife roll for your needs. There are countless iterations in terms of dimensions, slots, and other aspects. We have covered all of these in this blog for your guidance. Keep in mind that the right bag is not just right today; it will be perfect for you down the road if you have put enough thought into it. Also, take a closer look at the section where we highlighted the mistakes you should avoid in choosing the right knife roll.
