Shish kebab sets: varieties and recommendations for choosing

Ready-made picnic sets will allow you to easily and quickly get ready for nature. Having a special barbecue set, you don't have to worry about forgetting something at home. The only thing left to take is meat, and all the equipment will be neatly folded into the kit.

A special set includes all the paraphernalia necessary for making a barbecue. Its invariable components are skewers, knives, hatchets, possibly adding cups, a corkscrew, barbecue. All tools fit into a special case or suitcase, each item has its own department. So it is impossible to forget something and you can be sure that outdoor recreation will be successful.

The kits are adapted to field conditions, they usually have a small weight and therefore do not cause inconvenience during transportation. If vacationers leave by car, then such a set will take up a minimum of space in the trunk.

Another feature of the special barbecue set is its aesthetic appearance. That is why many people prefer to give such sets for their birthday to men - lovers of relaxation. Gift sets look solid, masculine, and no birthday person will remain indifferent to such a gift. Moreover, some firms offer to engrave an individual inscription on the surface. The guest who presented a barbecue set with a personalized engraving and supplemented the present with a bottle of cognac will become the most welcome at the holiday.

By the way, most of all, such a set will be appreciated by the owner of a new dacha or a new country house, who has invited guests to a housewarming party.Most likely, in the confusion of home improvement and moving, he has not yet had time to think about how he will spend his summer vacation on the site, and therefore will be glad to receive a ready-made set for frying kebabs as a gift.

Alternatively, you can try to compose such a set yourself. For example, the birthday person already has a brazier, which he values ​​very much and will not exchange for a similar option. This means that the brazier is excluded from the set and other attributes are selected instead. In general, the kit may include the following items:

• Skewers. In standard sets, skewers are offered in the amount of 6 pieces.

• Cutlery. It can be forks, spoons, knives, plates, glasses, glasses.

• Brazier. This accessory is included in large gift sets.

• Flask. A useful attribute for a fisherman or hunter.

• Instruments. Mini-hatchet, simple knife, multifunctional knife. Sometimes a set includes several such components at once.

• Lighter and pocket flashlight. Often these seemingly little things are forgotten by vacationers at home, but a barbecue set will save you from such a problem.

The most popular varieties of sets are as follows.

• Hard case. These kits come in different sizes and colors. Elite specimens matching the color of the skin of a snake and a crocodile are especially appreciated. The model "Casket-3" is popular. This is a compact option for a small company. The set consists of four skewers with unusual handles, a flask in a leather case, four glasses, a knife with an automatic lock and a funnel for a flask. The case has a modern design, it is covered with genuine leather with unusual embossing.

• Soft case. This option can be considered on the example of the Dachnik-2 model. The diplomat includes all the paraphernalia for the rest of the company, consisting of 6 people. There is a folding brazier, skewers, a flask, glasses, forks, a hoe, a folding knife. Buyers note that this kit is very convenient for transportation and storage, as it takes up a minimum of space. Also, users appreciated the low weight of the product.

• Soft case. The most common and simplest option. The case for this set is usually made of leather or synthetic fabric. For example, you can take copy 401. The kit includes the most necessary accessories - skewers (6 pieces) and a folding brazier. This option is more suitable for an unforeseen trip to nature, when there is no time for packing at all. A cute leather case with a decorative print. Convenience is achieved with a shoulder strap. The set is completed with a hunting knife in a leather sheath on the surface of the case.

Let's take a closer look at several more manufacturers of barbecue sets, which, judging by customer reviews, are among the most popular.

• Barbecue set of Kizlyar masters. The products of the Kizlyar production are distinguished by the high quality of the raw materials used in the manufacture. All items included in the set have an aesthetic appearance that lasts for many years, they do not require careful maintenance and can withstand difficult operating conditions. Details are made by hand, each copy has a separate passport.

A popular model is a set in a tube case. The cover is made of khaki-colored textile material. The length of the tube is 65 cm, the diameter is 10 cm. Such parameters are an undoubted advantage for carrying and storing the kit. The set includes stainless steel skewers with wooden handles (6 pieces), a tourist knife in a leather case, skewer stands (2 pieces).

The "Quiver" shashlik set is another model from Kizlyar. The case for all the elements is made of genuine leather. The weight of the entire set is only 3.5 kg. The high quality of skewers made of high-strength medical steel (2 mm) is noted, there are 6 of them in total. The set also includes a skewer bar, a stainless steel knife, a hoe ax and a folding steel pile.

• Picnic set "Lev Golitsyn shashlik". Customers are attracted by the aesthetic appearance of the set, thanks to which the set is often presented as a gift. These are not only exquisite elements with a noble design, allowing you to plunge into the atmosphere of 19th century Russia, but also very functional items. For example, according to users, the carving knife included in the set has excellent cutting qualities. The set also includes skewers (6 pieces) and a barbecue taganok.

• Barbecue set "Russian hunting". Handmade set in a genuine leather case. The coat of arms of Russia is made of brass. The beautiful design of all elements is noted, especially buyers are attracted by stainless steel skewers with a handle made by art casting from brass. The set also includes a brazier-taganok. This option is very often bought by tourists as a gift to their comrades - lovers of outdoor recreation.

A barbecue set is not purchased for one season, unless, of course, it is a disposable aluminum Chinese version, so its choice should be approached with full responsibility. First of all, you need to decide which type to buy. If this is a gift, then remember who the birthday person is. For example, an office worker who manages to get out into nature a couple of times over the summer will be able to use a full-fledged practical wooden case, but if this is a hunter who goes to the forest every weekend, then it will be very inconvenient for him to wander around it with a heavy diplomat, and in this case it is better to choose a light set in a leather case. When choosing, pay attention to other criteria.

• Unfortunately, due to their popularity, kebab sets are often the subject of counterfeiting. In the departments for recreation and tourism, always pay attention to the seller's availability of all relevant documents and a passport for the goods. If there is no product passport, then decent manufacturers usually have a separate passport for the knives included in the set.
• It is allowed to buy a gift set through online stores, but keep in mind that more than 80% of the products presented are made in China and their quality is significantly lower than the sets offered by stationary outlets in your city. If you buy a barbecue set via the Internet, then it is recommended to order it through the manufacturer's official website.
• Choose sets that include steel knives marked 65x13. This steel grade has high-quality cutting properties and is not subject to corrosive processes.

• Be sure to check the strength of the skewers. Make sure they don't bend. Currently, options are offered not only from metal, but also from bamboo, wood, bronze, marble, sometimes they even have inclusions of gold and silver, but choose classic stainless steel items, they are much more reliable and stronger.
• Examine the case or cover carefully. On the case, check the quality of the fasteners, make sure that all parts are intact, and there are no scratches or chips on the surface. Choose a product made of genuine leather, this option will last much longer than leatherette.
• If you choose a set in a wooden box, then inspect the product for cracks and deformations. Make sure the suitcase is made from natural wood.
• If you need skewers with beautifully decorated handles as a gift, you can try to order an individual copy. Craftsmen now have many opportunities to create truly exquisite pieces for the elite. For example, marble, decorative stones, jasper or serpentine can be used in the manufacture, it is possible to use precious or semiprecious stones.

• The same goes for the design of the case or case. The stores offer many different variations and colors.It can be black or brown products for an experienced hunter, graceful picturesque specimens in light colors, original red cases or snakeskin and crocodile leather cases for personable people.
• Make sure the quality of the fasteners not only outside, but also inside the case. Check how reliable the internal equipment is. Do not hesitate to check the kit several times right in the store, because it is very important that the assembly does not cause difficulties and inconveniences and does not take much time. For example, a good option would be leather straps with a metal button that secure all the elements to the side of the suitcase. Such devices can be seen on the "Russian Hunt" model.
• Pay special attention to the contents of the kit. Skewers, a knife, a brazier are often included in the kit by default, but it is much more convenient if the kit additionally includes stacks, forks, spoons, plates, bowls. Not only the birthday man will be delighted with such a set, but also his wife, because it is on her shoulders that the assembly of dishes usually falls. If you have a full-fledged set, all the dishes can be put into the case immediately after washing from the previous picnic, and then the set will be ready to go in advance and assembling it will not take anyone's time.

You can learn more about the Kizlyar barbecue set from the video.