Had the same problem as you did, and found that there was a really dreadfull assortment of knife rolls on the market.
Now, I don't want to sound arogent or anything, but jeez, knives are sharp, designed that way, but the knife roll mnfctrs haven't figured this one out yet. What's out there is a nylon roll with pockets for handles, some have a goofy strap so you can wear the roll like a sling bag. There is no provision to prevent the sharp tips from cutting through the material and poking you or cutting you, there is no provision to secure the knives so they don't slide out of the pockets and cut, there is no provision to stop the edges from banging against each other.
I took such a roll and "customized" it. Lee Valley sells rare-earth magnets, about the size of a nickel, and they sell a metal disc, made to hold the magnet and increase it's strength, At about 3-4" above each pocket for the handles, I pop-riveted the mangentic holder to the material and popped the magnet in. This ensures that the knife sits in it's pocket and stays that way during roll-up an transport. Figure on about 2 bucks for each magnet and it's holder, they're worth it.
And those goofy shoulder straps? Throw them away. If the case slides with the tips pointing downwards as you walk, if you're lucky the knife will poke out, and not cut yourself, if you're not lucky, they could cut the nylon roll and fall out and get you good in the feet....  |