Varieties and characteristics of Xiaomi knives

The quality of the knives used in the kitchen depends not only on the taste and variety of the prepared dishes, but also on the comfort and even the safety of their owner during cooking. Therefore it is worth considering the existing types of Xiaomi knives and familiarize yourself with their main characteristics.

Xiaomi was founded in China in 2010 and, since its inception, has been mainly engaged in the production of smartphones and software for them. Thanks to excellent financial performance, the company gradually expanded its product range, including televisions, tablets and other gadgets, video cameras, smart bikes, an earpiece, fitness bracelets, as well as household and kitchen appliances and accessories, including razors, scissors and knives.

Despite the fact that knives are, rather, by-products for a huge Chinese brand, the company fits their manufacturing very responsibly, because the company's ambitious goal is to create a single branded home space in which every object - from TV to razor - will be made by Xiaomi.

Various types of high carbon stainless tool steel alloyed with chromium, molybdenum and vanadium are used for the production of steel knives. Due to this, the knife retains its corrosion resistance, sharpness and durability of the blade during the entire service life.

Ceramic zirconia is used to make pottery.

Currently, the Chinese corporation produces the following types of knives:

• knife cleaver Sharpening Forging Compound Slices;

• set Huo Hou Nano Knife;

• set Huo Hou Nano Ceramic Knife;

• set Huo Hou Black Heat Knife Set.

This cleaver is also known as a knife. YiMei LR149. Its main difference from similar products is a three-layer streamlined V-shaped blade of variable thickness. In the lower part of the knife, the blade thickness is only 0.1 mm, which makes it possible to use this part for thin cutting vegetables, cheeses and sausages, whereas in the upper part of the product the blade thickness is 3.5 mm, thanks to which it can be used for quick cutting vegetables and meat.

The combination of the V-shaped blade with the high hardness of the blade material (which is 59 HRC) allows you to significantly reduce the force that must be applied when cutting dense foods (cheese, meat, fresh vegetables). The knife is perfectly balanced (the center of gravity falls on the joint of the blade and the handle), and its mahogany handle has an ergonomic shape and fits perfectly in the hand. Thereby With regular use of the knife, no blisters are formed, and the probability of cutting yourself is minimized.

This set consists of five items, namely:

• chef's knife;
• cleaver for meat;
• a knife for cutting vegetables;
• Tsaydao knife (traditional Chinese universal cleaver, which can be used for quick shredding, cutting and slicing meat, vegetables and any other products, and even used for cutting wood);
• kitchen scissors.

The blades of all the products included in the package are V-shaped and undergo multi-stage mechanical thermal processing, due to which they retain their hardness, strength and corrosion resistance for a long time. All connections are made by the method of seamless welding, which ensures their strength and attractive appearance.

Thanks to the handles made of stainless steel, their ergonomic shape and delicate balancing, the knives hold well in the hand, do not slip out and provide full control over the cutting process.

This kit includes:

• 3 ceramic knives, blade lengths of which are 325, 230 and 200 mm;
• vegetable peeler 135 mm long.

Made from zirconia, the blade of these products goes through 300 cycles of heating and cooling in vacuum at a temperature of 2000 ° C, thanks to which the material acquires the highest hardness. The thickness of the cutting edge included in the product is 0.4 mm. The use of ergonomic handles with notches for the thumb avoids slippage and cuts when working with these extremely sharp knives.

This 50Cr15MoV steel set consists of:

• knife length of 298 mm, which is designed for thin cutting vegetables and fruits;
• a cleaver with a length of 307 mm, which is suitable for smooth cutting of vegetables, meat and other products.

A special feature of the set is the elegant black color of its products, which is achieved through the use of ceramic nano-coating with a "lotus effect". This coating protects the knives from scratches, prevents water, grease and other liquids from lingering on the blades and facilitates their self-cleaning.

Review the Xiaomi knife set in the next video.