All about knives for meat grinder

Meat grinder - a very necessary device in the kitchen. For grinding products today, there are other devices, but the meat grinder is a more traditional version, besides it has a simple functionality. The cutting knife is practically the main element of the meat grinder. Unfortunately, in low-quality models it is also the most fragile part.

The knife for the meat grinder is characterized by different modifications. A popular variety - with four cutting blades. Three- and dvukhblakovye cutting parts are also, but are less common. Knives for the old manual meat grinder are different material of manufacture. For example, now this item is made of soft stainless steel. Previously, knives were made from high carbon durable tool steel.

The main differences of knives of domestic and foreign production - in the appearance of the cutting tip. The cutting edge of a classic knife is in front, when viewed from the vertical. The cutting process is ensured by sliding, but it is small. This knife is not very effective at work.

Modern knives of the electromeat grinder are usually saber-shaped. Thanks to the strongly shifted cutting edge, good sliding is ensured. The effectiveness of saber-shaped knives is high. They are widely used for household electric meat grinders.

These profiles provide the same sliding force. The cutting conditions of the product with such a knife provide good efficiency. At the same time, unlike the saber-shaped knife, which acts as a spatula, spreading the ground meat in front of the grill, the knives for a professional meat grinder grind the product, and in 10-15 minutes.

The knife with saber-shaped edges has recently been less commonly used in household meat grinders, since it has a major drawback - it pushes the meat to the edges of the screw. The casing in front of the grille “overflows” with the product, the productivity decreases, the device needs periodic cleaning. When you need to process a limited amount of meat, it is imperceptible. The process becomes difficult with bulk processed batches.

It is important to pay attention to the features of knives at the unit, especially if you plan to process large quantities of meat or other products at home. The optimal power of a household electrical unit is 250-700 W, which allows for 1 minute to make the stuffing of 2-3.5 kg of meat. If the family decided to harvest a sufficiently large amount of minced meat, you can look at models from 800 W - they usually have increased functionality.

Picking grinders are different, but the wider the functionality, the higher the price of the device. If many nozzles are not needed to use, it is better to choose a simple model, but with a high-quality cutting element.

These parameters are closely related to the type of grinder. Among the producers of meat grinders are popular Bosch, Moulinex, Philips, Zelmer, Kenwood, Redmond, Polaris. Manual and electric models have no other fundamental differences, except that the latter are characterized by greater power. They can successfully process even frozen veined meat.In addition, using the device, you can get not only the classic stuffing, but also an option chopped into small pieces.

The largest number of positive reviews collects the German manufacturer Bosch. Models, though not the most powerful, but differ in high-quality assembly and durable components. Zelmer - the second most popular manufacturer, supplies high-quality equipment with inexpensive components. The more popular this or that type of equipment, the easier it is to find the component parts in the future. They are often interchangeable, at a price that is inexpensive.

For example, the listed types of meat grinders work according to an identical scheme, the main components of the same material are stainless steel, the body of the electric device is plastic, there is a necessary minimum of additional nozzles that are used to make sausages and other delicacies. Despite the simplicity of the device, there are a lot of manufacturers today, so there are a large number of types and shapes of accessories.

Besides the blades in the knives, the configuration of the base is different. The most common elements are:

• hexagon;
• square.

Due to the difference in the shape of the base element it can be difficult to choose a specific meat grinder model. In addition, some manufacturers produce different types of knives for different series of meat grinders. So, popular brand Moulinex meets with the base "hexagon" and "square". Zelmer offers accessories only with a square footprint. Bosch, Braun, Kenwood, Gorenje also made with a square base.

The shapes of the blades of the varieties differ, but this plays a role only in processing efficiency. The problem can arise only in the case of processing large quantities of meat. Blades are one-sided and two-sided. Operation of the latest models is easier, since they can be inserted by any side. With the first type of difficulty arise in inexperienced housewives. In this embodiment, the flat side of the knife must necessarily touch the grille, which is installed behind the disk. The convex side should be on the auger.

Self-sharpening knife included Moulinex ME 6201, Kenwood MG-700, Bosch MFW 68660. The price of devices from 6500 to 18000 rubles.

In a separate type of cutting elements, you can include two-bladed cutting knives, which are included in the set of professional meat grinders of the old sample. Item set to MIM-300, MIM-300M, M-250 (UKM), TM-32, TM-32M and other, with a diameter of used parts 82 mm. Such an element has holes, and they are narrower at the entrance than at the exit. This is necessary to make the product easier to recycle.

If you put a wide side from the entrance and a narrow side to the exit, then there will be some kind of prepressing of the product. At the enterprises such knife is used for processing products from dough, for example, macaroni.

The quality of the cutting knife has an impact on the performance of the meat grinder, so it is important to choose the right metal accessory. Steel - the most common material for the manufacture of knives, but recently there are elements of cast iron. They have a longer operational life.

The processing efficiency of the product will increase from more cutting edges. Four-lobed structures with a bore in the center are the most widespread - it should securely fix the knife on the auger element.

Meat-cutting knives can be forged or stamped. The first version of the products is characterized by increased weight, but improved durability. The cost of such cutting elements is usually high. Stamping will be lighter in weight but less durable.Stamped knives are cheaper in price.

The range of meat grinders found in the stores of the country is quite large. Knives, choppers, too, are varied in characteristics, but some models are considered interchangeable.

For example, if you need a cutting element for a Moulinex meat grinder, take a closer look at the details from Tefal. The HV3, HV4, HV6 series fit the ME7001, ME7011, ME7108 and Crups HV6, GVM2 series. The knives of these stainless steel devices have the same dimensions - 4.5 cm, relatively inexpensive.

The knife from the Zumman unit with a square footprint is compatible with many models, for example, Daewoo, Verloni, Scarlett, Panasonic. The product has excellent strength characteristics, easy to install, inexpensive.

Bosch offers buyers a set of knives with a meat grinder, but if they become unusable, you can use the details from Zelmer or Philips. The quality of the strength of the products is high, the price is small.

Good knife compatibility from Braun, Philips meat grinders. The cutting parts of these devices have a long service life, but if they become blunt, you will have to spend a significant amount from the family budget, as at the price elements of the road.

Redmond - Chinese manufacturer of meat grinder with the characteristics of a cutting knifewhich is difficult to find among interchangeable items. The knife is larger than all others - 5.4 cm, thickness - 8 mm, with a fairly wide seat. The quality of the knife is good, but it has the main disadvantage - the high price and the absence of interchangeable elements.

Scarlett is a widespread brand, and therefore elements to these meat grinders are quite expensive. The only option for a suitable knife is Kitchen. The product is practically no different from the standard element, has a long service life, good durability.

Domestic meat grinders of different brands - "Rotor", "Chudesnitsa", "Diva", "Extra", "Electrosila" equipped with identical cutting part, therefore, are considered interchangeable. Products differ in the good durability, durability, the price of the cutting element is low.

For long service shredder useful the following recommendations.

• For processing it is better to use meat that has been cleared of tendons.
• To protect the metal, the product after use, it is better to immediately rinse with running water. Do not soak the knife in liquid solutions. After flushing, the cutting part should be dried immediately.
• Do not overload the meat grinder with large chunks. With a lot of meat, the element can simply not cope.
• Even the best knife blunt over time. For sharpening it is better to give knowledgeable people. An independent approach requires practice and relevant additional elements. At home, it is possible to sharpen knives, which have not yet become very dull.

This will require fine sandpaper, which should be spread on the table. The cutting element must be led on the surface of the sandpaper in a circular motion. The knife itself can also be processed, but it is better to take sandpaper even smaller.

After processing, it is recommended to rinse the product with warm water using detergents. Leftover grains from paper should be completely removed. Sharpened knife should be dried, and only after that apply to work.

For sharpening, you can use the usual "grindstone." With this method, the abrasive element must be placed under running water, take a knife and start rotating clockwise, directly under the running water. In this case, the pressure on the sharpener should be uniform. The sharpened part will have a smooth and shiny surface.

See how to sharpen a meat grinder knife in the video below.