What is the knife magnet made of?
Reclaimed oak, including old floors and door panels, and 19 neodymium magnets. The wood is treated with raw linseed oil, beeswax and mineral oil. The plate on the front is brass.
How many magnets are inside?
19 neodymium magnets of grade N35, each Ø20 × 8 mm. They lie in the middle of the wood and are fully covered by 3–4 mm of wood, so the knife only touches the wood.
Why neodymium and not another magnet?
Neodymium is the strongest type of permanent magnet you can buy. An N35 magnet has about 8–10 times as much magnetic energy as a ferrite magnet of the same size. That is why the magnets can sit hidden under 3–4 mm of wood, and they are hard to demagnetise.
How big is it?
The knife magnet is 40 cm long, 13 cm high with brackets and 4.6–5 cm deep. The two brackets measure 13 × 2 × 3 cm and sit 6.5 cm from each end.
Are screws included?
Yes. In the box are 4 slotted brass screws, 5 × 60 mm, and 4 Fischer wall plugs, 8 × 40 mm.
How do I mount it?
Hold the knife magnet level against the wall with the plate on the left and the longer part of the brackets pointing down, and mark through the holes. In a masonry wall, drill with an 8 mm bit and use wall plugs. In a wood or plywood wall, pre-drill with a 4 mm wood bit without wall plugs. Screw it on by hand with a slotted screwdriver, and use no more force on the brass screws than you need.
How do I look after it?
Never hang wet knives on the magnet. Give the wood a new coat of wax now and then, for example every other month, or when the surface feels dry. Over time the oak develops a patina and darker spots.
Which versions are there?
Two versions: oak at €468 and oak and teak at €535. In the teak version the top and bottom are teak from old 1980s school desks, and the middle is oak. Both have 19 neodymium magnets, brass screws and wall plugs.
Do all knife magnets look the same?
No. The oak is reclaimed wood, so the colour varies from light oak to darker, reddish tones. Every knife magnet is a little different.
Can I get it in another length or wood?
Yes. Rasmus makes knife magnets to order up to 2 metres, for example 1 metre with 59 magnets, and in woods such as teak, ash and mahogany. It typically takes one to two weeks. Write to info@riceknife.com or on WhatsApp +45 20 46 46 90.
Who made it?
Danish master carpenter Rasmus Voulund in collaboration with RICEKNIFE. Jacob sources the neodymium magnets, and Rasmus cuts the wood and builds the magnets by hand in Denmark.
Are knives included?
No. Knives are sold separately, for example EX-ANIMO III or the knives from the RAW OAK series.
Can I return the knife magnet?
Yes. You have 100 days to return it, for any reason. If you change your mind, you pay the return postage. If the item is faulty, we pay the return postage. Our return policy does not affect your statutory rights.
