Features and models of knives BergHOFF

BergHOFF is a Belgian manufacturer of kitchen accessories known all over the world. The company's range of dishes, cutlery, tools, accessories for the bar, barbecue items. Its products are sold on all continents of the globe. Shops and outlets under this brand operate in 65 different countries.

Today we will talk about the subject, which is necessarily present in every home, and without which no process of cooking is complete - this is a knife.

The model range of knives produced under this brand is very diverse. First of all, they differ in the production material. Usually, BergHOFF cutting tools blades are made from various types of steel. Recently, however, the popularity of ceramic tools for cutting is gaining momentum. In addition, models made of composite materials are in great demand - for example, when the blade is steel, but covered with a ceramic layer.

For blades used steel of different brands. This material is resistant to corrosion and elevated temperatures. Thus, stainless steel products have a shiny mirror surface, and chrome-molybdenum steel is an alloy of steel with chrome, which gives a darker color.

Chrome-plated surfaces are more sensitive to mechanical damage and to aggressive media, therefore, the price of such products is somewhat lower than on stainless. Stainless steel products are particularly durable, have a pleasant design and do not leave a taste on food.

Kitchen appliances from ceramics also have their advantages. As evidenced by numerous reviews, such models longer than stainless, keep the edge sharp. In addition, some people like them more in design. However, in terms of functionality they are inferior to steel. Ceramic blade can not chop the bone, but you can beautifully cut into thin slices.

There are several materials for the manufacture of knives handles BergHOFF. Manufacturers offer copies with a handle made of wood, high-strength plastic and metal. Each type of raw material has its strengths and weaknesses. There are no universal tips, and each hostess chooses a model, guided by their own preferences.

All models of knives BergHOFF, presented on the market, can be divided into 12 different groups, depending on their purpose and functionality. Consider the features of each of these groups.

This species is available in several collections.

• Leo. Blade - stainless steel coated with non-stick coating, length 12-18 cm, depending on the specific model. The handle is made of soft non-slip polypropylene. The collection is made in bright contrasting colors.

• Forged Steel blade and plastic handle, reinforced with metal rivets. The most democratic of the models.

• Essentials. It is a union of steel blade and wooden handle.

• Gourmet. Solid cast blade of chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel with a handle, covered with polyformaldehyde (plastic). Do not leave near open flame and high temperatures. Blade length 12-18 cm.

• Ron. Knives from this series are made of steel and have a double titanium coating of black color with a special coating against sticking slices. Heavy grip provides optimal balance.

Knives collected in this group are designed for cutting and peeling vegetables and fruits from the skin.

• To cut the middle. Used for cutting apples, pears and other hard fruits.
• Pilers designed to gently peel. They can be horizontal or vertical.
• Cleaning knives. They can be either with a hard and wide blade, or with a flexible narrow one. Presented in the collections of Neo, Leo, Eclipse (ceramic series), Gourmet, Ron (titanium series).

Round blade with notches around the circumference. Presented in collections Essentials Duet (stainless steel), Leo, Squalo (pen with rubberized anti-slip inserts).

This group contains specimens from several collections.

• Eclipse - the blade in the shape of a curved triangle, with a pointed or rounded end, is equipped with a cover with vents.
• Straight - solid-molded knives with a figured blade with holes against sticking, forked tip, forked.
• Leo - ceramic analogue of the previous collection.

Products with a long straight blade with a serrated edge. The group includes models of several collections: Leo, Eclipse, Neo, Ron, Gourmet, Orion (solid cast, handle with three dowels, made of ABC plastic).

Most popular in the kitchen, so these varieties are present in almost all existing collections BergHOFF. They are characterized by a raised upward blade and a center of gravity displaced towards the end, so that it is more convenient to cut the cartilage and bone. The blade is heavy and wide. Blade length 13–23 cm.

They are used for cutting bones from a piece, as well as for cutting large steaks. The blade is flexible and narrowed. This type of knife is available in many BergHOFF collections.

They are characterized by a wide powerful blade with a spout downward. On the blade itself, there may be grooves or holes (Essentials) so that the slices are better separated from it. In other cases, the blade may simply be slightly inclined cutting edge.

In this group are collected all the most unusual and newfangled devices for various types of cutting:

• grid for cutting cubes;
• knife for shredding greens;
• knives for tomatoes.

They have a wide blade of a rectangular shape with a thick blade. Designed for butchering large pieces of fish or meat. Hatchet is indispensable if you want to cut the bone. The range of the following models:

• tepanyaki from the Cook & Co collection; plastic handle;
• essentials with wooden handle;
• hatchet Cook & Co with a device for beating.

Can be found in the Everslice collection. This series consists of models with a titanium PVD-coating, which gives the product additional strength and makes it more durable. The design of the collection is made in a laconic black and gray tones, all knives are equipped with a protective cover made of soft material with a buckle. The blade is thin and narrow with a sharp nose.

The name speaks for itself. Such tools are equally good for peeling potatoes and for cutting steak. The BergHOFF product range includes devices for cutting with both straight and serrated blades.

For professionals and true quality connoisseurs, BergHOFF offers sets consisting of several items at once. The proposed choice is very diverse.For family celebrations or as a wedding gift, the company offers sets consisting solely of stainless steel table knives for table setting, as well as complete with other cutlery. All of them are sold in a special suitcase, which is convenient to store them.

For professionals chef's kits also packed in a suitcase or carrying bag, to be convenient to take with you to nature or other activities involving the preparation of food. There are suggestions specifically for the kitchen, including several knives of different functionality. They can be additionally equipped with scissors for cutting poultry.

Also, if you wish, you can purchase travel barbecue kits, for example, from the Geminis collection. They will be appreciated by lovers of outdoor recreation. In addition to the meat knife, the set includes a spatula, fork, tongs and a small brush. All this is packaged in a tissue folding case, which provides holders for each item.

You can look further at the overview of knives BergHOFF Coda.