No kitchen process is possible without a knife. Today, there are various companies that manufacture this cutting tool. This article is about Rondell. It is the products of this brand that are most popular and have proven themselves as high-quality, reliable and durable kitchen appliances.
Company History
The trademark was registered in 1988 in Germany by the German restaurateur Gustav Schmidt.
In 1989, exclusively steel dishes and kitchen utensils were produced, which were used by professional chefs. In 1991, the production of aluminum products began.
Since 2001, Rondell brand products have been very actively used in professional kitchens, and since 2008 brand products can be bought in almost all CIS countries.
In 2010, the national chefs guild confirmed the compliance of Rondell cookware and tools with the highest quality standards.
Since 2014, the company has been producing new products for the manufacture of which they use high-quality cast iron.
Advantages and disadvantages
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 lie well in the hand and not slip;
- keep an excellent balance;
- do not give in to corrosion as are made of high-quality stainless steel;
- attractive appearance;
- affordable price.
As for the minuses, 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.
Product Overview and Feature
The official website of the company presents various types of knives, each of which is an indispensable assistant in the kitchen.
- Ceramic universal. Made of ceramic, its blade is sharpened on both sides, the handle is made of plastic. The length of the knife is 12-15 cm, in shape resembles a cutting knife. The blade is light and short.
- Chef. 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, perfectly cuts vegetables, herbs, fruits, meat, fish.
- Chopping. The length is 20 cm. A long and wide blade, centered point is characteristic. They cut large and medium vegetables, large pieces of meat, chicken, large fish.
- For the bread. The length is 20–23 cm, equipped with a long blade and a serrated cutting edge. It is these characteristics that allow you to quickly and efficiently cut bread without crushing it.
- For cleaning. The length is 7–10 cm. This small object with a short blade is used to peel vegetables and fruits.
- Japanese knife Santoku. Length - 17–20 cm. It is characterized by a lowered tip and a displaced center of gravity. With a knife, chop, chop and chop products.
In addition to the above products, you can also purchase such knives: for butter, cheese, tomatoes, special loin. The assortment is quite large!
Sets
Very often, instead of buying one knife, housewives prefer a set in which there are all the necessary types. The Rondell brand also has in its assortment knife sets of 6, 5 and 3 items.
The set of 6 items includes:
- cook knife;
- universal;
- for peeling vegetables;
- scissors.
Instead of scissors, there can be any other knife. The kit is sold on a stand, which is the sixth element.
A set of 3 pieces includes: cook, universal and a knife for vegetables.
Choosing a particular set, you need to focus on your needs (which knives you will use when cooking).
Espada and Falkata Collections
The elegant collections of Espada and Falkata make it possible to easily and efficiently create your favorite dishes. Each of these collections 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 grip mount that ensures product durability. The Falkata collection is characterized by the presence of an anatomically shaped handle made of mikarta.
The collection includes such knives:
- for peeling vegetables - 9 cm;
- universal - 12 cm;
- Santoku - 14 cm;
- chopping - 20 cm;
- cook - 20 cm.
Selection tips
It is very important to choose the right kitchen knife. In addition to the fact that he should do his job well - cut the products perfectly, the product should be comfortable and lay 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 product’s life depends on this indicator.
When choosing knives, it is very important not to save, but to give preference to a good and high-quality product, even if its price is higher.
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.