Characteristics and tips for choosing Rondell knives

No kitchen process is possible without a knife. Today there are various companies that manufacture this cutting tool. In this article, we will talk about the Rondell firm. It is the products of this brand that are most popular and have proven themselves as high-quality, reliable and durable kitchen utensils.

The trade mark was registered in 1988 in Germany by the German restaurateur Gustav Schmidt.

In 1989, only steel dishes and kitchen utensils were produced, which were used by professional chefs. In 1991, the production of aluminum products began.

Since 2001, the products of the Rondell brand have been very actively used in the professional kitchen, and since 2008, the brand's products can be bought in almost all CIS countries.

In 2010, the national chefs guild confirmed that Rondell cookware and utensils meet the highest quality standards.

The worldwide popularity and widespread use of Rondell knives, not only in the professional kitchen, but also in everyday life, are due to a number of advantages that are inherent in the tool.

The advantages of such knives include:

• high German quality;
• equipped with a rubberized handle, which allows them to fit well in the hand and not slip;
• keep an excellent balance;
• do not corrode, as they are made of high quality stainless steel;
• attractive appearance;
• affordable price.

As for the disadvantages, users mainly talk about the high price of such products, as well as the need for periodic sharpening. But if you look from the other side, then sooner or later any cutting tool needs sharpening.

The official website of the company presents various types of knives, each of which is an irreplaceable assistant in the kitchen.

• Ceramic universal. Made of ceramic, its blade is sharpened on both sides, the handle is made of plastic. The knife is 12–15 cm long and resembles a carving knife. The blade is light and short.
• Povarskaya. Made of ceramic, the blade is sharpened on both sides, the handle is made of plastic. The length of the knife is 20–23 cm. It is equipped with a heavy handle and a wide blade; it perfectly cuts vegetables, herbs, fruits, meat and fish.
• Chopping. The length is 20 cm. It is characterized by a long and wide blade, a centered point. They cut large and medium-sized vegetables, large pieces of meat, chicken, large fish.
• For bread. The length is 20–23 cm, it is equipped with a long blade and a serrated cutting edge. It is these characteristics that make it possible to cut bread efficiently and quickly without crumbling it.
• For cleaning. The length is 7-10 cm. This small object with a short blade is used for peeling vegetables and fruits.
• Japanese knife Santoku. Length - 17–20 cm. It is characterized by a lowered point and a displaced center of gravity. They chop, cut and chop food with a knife.

In addition to the above products, you can also purchase such knives: for butter, cheese, tomatoes, special sirloin. The assortment is quite large!

Very often, instead of buying one knife, housewives prefer a set that contains all the necessary types. The Rondell brand also has in its assortment 6, 5 and 3 piece knife sets.

This 6-piece set includes:

• chef's knife;
• universal;
• for cleaning vegetables;
• scissors.

Any other knife can be used instead of scissors. The set is sold on a stand, which is the sixth piece.

The set of 3 includes: a chef's, a utility knife and a vegetable knife.

The elegant Espada and Falkata collections allow you to create your favorite dishes with ease and quality. Each of these collection consists of five knives, each of which is made of stainless steel with double-sided sharpening.

The Espada collection is characterized by a three-rivet handle attachment that ensures the durability of the product. The Falkata collection is characterized by an anatomically shaped handle made of micarta.

The collections include the following knives:

• for cleaning vegetables - 9 cm;
• universal - 12 cm;
• Santoku - 14 cm;
• chopping - 20 cm;
• chef's - 20 cm.

It is very important to choose the right kitchen knife. In addition to the fact that he should do his job well - cut food perfectly, the product should be comfortable and fit well in the hand.

When choosing a knife, you need to consider:

• product geometry - it depends on how well he cuts and grinds the product;
• ergonomics - this criterion is responsible for a balanced and correct position in the hand;
• steel quality - this is one of the most important criteria, since the service life of the product depends on this indicator.

These are the qualities that Rondell products have, as evidenced by numerous positive reviews.

An overview of the Rondell Espada RD-324 knife set, see below.