Varieties and characteristics of Xiaomi knives

The quality of the knives used in the kitchen affects not only the taste and variety of prepared dishes, but also the comfort and even safety of their owner during cooking. Therefore, it is worth considering the existing varieties of Xiaomi knives and getting acquainted 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 range of products, including TVs, tablets and other gadgets, video cameras, smart bicycles, headphones, fitness bracelets, as well as household and kitchen appliances and accessories, including razors, scissors and knives.

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

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

For the production of ceramic products, carbon-cemented zirconium dioxide is used.

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

• cleaver knife Sharpening Forging Compound Slices;

• kit Huo Hou Nano Knife;

• kit Huo Hou Nano Ceramic Knife;

• kit 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. The lower part of the knife has a blade thickness of only 0.1 mm, which allows this part to be used for thinly slicing vegetables, cheeses and sausages, while in the upper part of the product, the blade thickness is 3.5 mm, so it can be used for quick slicing of vegetables. and meat.

The combination of a V-shaped blade with a high hardness of the blade material (which is 59 HRC) allows you to significantly reduce the force that needs to be applied when cutting dense products (cheese, meat, fresh vegetables). The knife is perfectly balanced (the center of gravity is at the junction of the blade and the handle), and its handle made of mahogany is ergonomically shaped and fits perfectly in the hand. Thereby with regular use of the knife, calluses are not formed, and the likelihood of cutting yourself is minimized.

This set consists of five items, namely:

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

The blades of all products included in the set have a V-shape and undergo a multistage mechanical treatment, due to which they retain their hardness, strength and corrosion resistance for a long time. All connections are made by seamless welding, which ensures their strength and attractive appearance.

Thanks to the stainless steel handles, their ergonomic shape and delicate balancing, the knives grip well, do not slip and provide full control over the cutting process.

This kit includes:

• 3 ceramic knives with blade lengths 325, 230 and 200 mm;
• peeler 135 mm long.

Made from zirconium dioxide, the blade of these products undergoes 300 heating and cooling cycles in a vacuum at a temperature of 2000 ° C, thanks to which the material acquires the highest hardness. The thickness of the cutting edge of the products included in the kit is 0.4 mm. The ergonomic thumb-knurled grips prevent slippage and cuts when working with these extremely sharp knives.

This set, made of 50Cr15MoV steel, consists of:

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

A feature of the set is the elegant black color of the items included in it, which is achieved through the use of ceramic nano-coating with a "lotus effect". This coating protects the knives from scratches, keeps water, grease and other liquids away from the blades and promotes self-cleaning.

For an overview of the Xiaomi knife set, see the next video.