Features and models of BergHOFF knives

BergHOFF is an internationally renowned Belgian manufacturer of kitchen accessories. The assortment of the company includes dishes, cutlery, tools, bar accessories, barbecue items. Its products are sold on all continents of the world. Stores and outlets under this brand operate in 65 different countries.

Today we will talk about an object that is necessarily present in every home, and without which not a single cooking process is complete - this is a knife.

The range of knives produced under this trademark is very diverse. First of all, they differ in the material of manufacture. Usually the blades of BergHOFF cutting tools are made from different types of steel. However, the popularity of ceramic cutting tools has been gaining momentum lately. In addition, models made of combined materials are in great demand - for example, when the blade is steel, but covered with a ceramic layer.

Various grades of steel are used for the blades. This material is resistant to corrosion and high temperatures. So, 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 aggressive environment, therefore, the price for such products is somewhat lower than for stainless ones. Products made of stainless steel are particularly durable, have a pleasant design and do not leave an aftertaste on food.

Ceramic kitchen appliances also have their merits.As evidenced by numerous reviews, such models retain the sharpness of the blade longer than stainless steel. Also, some people like them better for their design. However, in terms of functionality, they are inferior to steel ones. The ceramic blade cannot cut through the bone, but it can be beautifully cut into thin slices.

There are several materials for making handles of BergHOFF knives. Manufacturers offer specimens with a handle made of wood, extra durable plastic and metal. Each type of raw material has its own strengths and weaknesses. There are no universal tips here and each housewife chooses a model, guided by their own preferences.

All BergHOFF knife models on the market can be conditionally divided into 12 different groups depending on their purpose and functionality. Let's consider the features of each of these groups.

This look comes in several collections.

• Leo. Blade - stainless steel coated with a non-stick coating, length 12-18 cm, depending on the specific model. Soft non-slip polypropylene handle. 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 a steel blade and a wooden handle.

• Gourmet. One-piece blade made of chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel with a polyformaldehyde (plastic) coated handle. It is not recommended to leave near open flames and high temperatures. Blade length 12-18 cm.

• Ron. The knives from this series are made of steel and have a double titanium coating in black with a special coating to prevent chunks from sticking. The heavy handle provides optimal balance.

The knives collected in this group are designed for cutting and peeling vegetables and fruits.

• For cutting out the middle. Used for cutting apples, pears and other hard fruits.
• Pillers designed for gentle peeling. They can be horizontal or vertical.
• Cleaning knives... They can be either with a hard and wide blade, or with a flexible narrow blade. Presented in the collections Neo, Leo, Eclipse (ceramic series), Gourmet, Ron (titanium series).

Circular serrated blade. Presented in the collections Essentials Duet (stainless steel), Leo, Squalo (handle with rubberized anti-slip inserts).

This group includes specimens from several collections.

• Eclipse - blade in the shape of a curved triangle, with a pointed or rounded end, complete with a cover with ventilation holes.
• Straight - solid knives with a figured blade with anti-stick holes, forked tip.
• Leo - ceramic analogue of the previous collection.

Products with a long, straight blade with a serrated edge. The group includes models from several collections: Leo, Eclipse, Neo, Ron, Gourmet, Orion (one-piece, handle with three rivets, made of ABC plastic).

The most popular in the kitchen, therefore, such varieties are present in almost all available BergHOFF collections. They are characterized by a raised blade and a center of gravity displaced towards the end, so that it is more convenient to cut cartilage and bones. The blade is heavy and wide. Blade length 13-23 cm.

They are used to cut bone from a piece, as well as to cut large steaks. The blade is flexible and tapered. This type of knife is available in many BergHOFF collections.

They are characterized by a wide powerful blade with a nose downward. The blade itself may have indentations or holes (Essentials) to help separate the slices from the blade. In other cases, the cutting edge may simply be slightly beveled.

This group contains all the most unusual and newfangled devices for various types of cutting:

• a grid for cutting cubes;
• a knife for shredding herbs;
• knives for tomatoes.

They have a wide rectangular blade with a thick blade. Designed for cutting large pieces of fish or meat. The hatchet is indispensable if you need to cut the bone. The assortment includes the following models:

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

Can be found in the Everslice collection. This series consists of models with a titanium PVD coating, which gives the product extra 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 tip.

The name speaks for itself. These tools are just as good for peeling potatoes as they are for slicing a steak. The assortment of the BergHOFF company includes devices for cutting both straight and serrated blades.

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

At the service of professionals chef kits, also packed in a suitcase or carry bag, so that it is convenient to take with you to nature or any other activity involving cooking. There are proposals specifically for the kitchen, which include several knives of different functionality. They can be additionally equipped with poultry shears.

Also, if you wish, you can purchase travel BBQ sets, for example from the Geminis collection. Lovers of outdoor recreation will appreciate them. In addition to a meat knife, the set includes a spatula, fork, tongs and a small brush. All this is packed in a fabric fold-out case with holders for each item.

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