Packing Kitchen Knives for a Move: The Safe, Simple Method That Actually Works
Wrap each knife in several layers of packing paper, secure with tape, bundle blades-inward, and box them upright. Here's the full method.

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Wrap each knife in several layers of packing paper, secure with tape, bundle blades-inward, and box them upright. Here's the full method.
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Wrap each appliance in packing paper, secure loose parts, and box them in firm double-walled cartons — here's exactly how to do it for every common kitchen appliance.
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