For more than half a century, IKEA furniture, home furnishings and home furnishings have been known around the world. The company does not step back a step from fulfilling its mission, which it sees in changing the everyday life of many people for the better. The brand’s stores, opened in 40 countries, offer a wide assortment of high-quality and healthy products for the whole house and, in particular, for the kitchen. In our article we will present reviews about IKEA knives. They will help you make the right choice when making a planned purchase of kitchen equipment.
Reviews on knives from IKEA FORSLAG
The following items are included in this series:
- Big cook knife. Its total length is 31 cm, and the blades are 17 cm.
- The cook's knife is medium in size. Its total length is 27 cm, and the blade is 13 cm.
- Root crop knife. Its length is 19 and 8 cm, respectively.
A well-sharpened instrument blade is made of stainless steel, and the handle is made of polypropylene and synthetic rubber. Despite the relatively low cost (about 650 rubles in the online store), the set is of high quality. Its advantages:
- rubberized handle that fits comfortably in the hand and does not slip out during operation;
- high-quality sharpening;
- stylish design.
Among the minuses, buyers noted only that appliances are allowed to be washed only by hand.
A set of knives from IKEA "EMFERA" with stand
The advantages of this series:
- Ceramic coating of knives, which makes the instruments especially sharp.
- Devices are easy to wash by hand or in a dishwasher.
- In the process of cutting foods and ready meals, food does not stick to the knife blade.
- Handle cover - synthetic rubber. The knife does not slip in the hand and lies comfortably in the palm of the hand.
- The manufacturer provides three knives in a set for cutting various kinds of products.
- A convenient stand protects the blade from damage.
According to reviews, knives from the IKEA EMFERA set have not only advantages, but also disadvantages. Firstly, they do not differ in high strength, and when dropped, ceramics easily break into fragments. Secondly, the knives are blunt quickly. Their severity is enough for a maximum of 3 months of active use.
A set of knives from IKEA "SMOBIT"
The following devices are included in this series:
- Cook's knife 18 cm (with a blade length of 9 cm). It has a rounded tip that protects against injury. The kit also includes a blade case for safe storage of the appliance in the drawer of the kitchen table.
- Knife for cleaning. Its length is 11 cm.
According to reviews, IKEA knives from this series can be used even by children, but only under the supervision of adults. On the packaging of the kit it is indicated that they are recommended for children from 8 years old. Purchasing this kit is a great way to get your kids involved in cooking. The knife blade is made of stainless steel, so you need to wash them with your hands. The rest of the buyers did not see the flaws in this set.
Set of knives IKEA "Hakkig"
The first impression that this kit usually attracts customers is delight. According to reviews, IKEA knives from this series were liked by the hostesses with the following properties:
- With them you can achieve the perfect slicing of even the softest and ripe vegetables and fruits.
- Comfortable covers protect the sharp ceramic blade and chips and damage so that it stays sharp longer.
- The handle is comfortable, fits tightly in your hand and does not slip out.
- The knives are made of high-quality and safe materials: a ceramic blade, a rubber handle, and a polypropylene case.
But this series has several drawbacks:
- Knives should not cut hard foods, such as frozen meat and especially bones or cartilage.
- Devices can only be washed by hand. This should be done immediately after use, wiped dry, and then put into the cover.
- Dropping and hitting knives is strictly prohibited.
- Devices do not differ in durability. On average, their service life is 12 months.
Set of knives "365+" from IKEA
The following instruments are included in this kit:
- Universal knife with a blade length of 14 cm. This is the smallest device from the presented set. It is convenient for them to cut the ingredients for salad or soup. But for cleaning vegetables, this IKEA knife, according to reviews, is not suitable, because during operation you can easily get hurt by its lower corner.
- A chef's knife with a blade length of 16 cm. It is ideal for daily work. It’s convenient for them to cut bread - the pieces are smooth and do not crumble.
- Large knife with a blade length of 20 cm. It is ideal for cutting meat and poultry. Cartilage and tendons are easily amenable to it. According to reviews, the largest IKEA knife can make perfect rolls.
According to most buyers, these knives have no flaws. In many families, they will happen by faith and truth for more than a year, without requiring additional sharpening. Buying such a set will cost only 1,500 rubles.
Reviews on canned knives IKEA "CONSIS" and "STEM"
Every hostess at least once in her life was faced with the need to open a tin can, for example, with condensed milk, canned peas or corn. For this purpose, IKEA has developed a safe can opener from the KONCIS series. It is completely made of stainless steel. The knife 18 cm long is very convenient in work. They can easily open not only cans, but also bottles. According to reviews, this knife has served many people for more than 10 years. The only drawback, according to women, is that it cannot be washed in a dishwasher.
The second can opener that deserves the attention of fans of the IKEA brand belongs to the STEM series. Its body is made of ABS plastic, which is characterized by increased impact resistance, and the blade is made of stainless steel. The knife is presented in black, white and red colors. It is easy and convenient to use. Only unlike knives of other series, it must be fixed not on the side wall of the can, but on top. The appliance can be washed in a dishwasher, but they cannot be opened with bottles and glass jars.
Reviews about the knife sharpener SCERANDE
What a mistress does not dream of sharp knives. But it’s not necessary to fumble for this husband. Keeping knives sharp is now very easy thanks to the IKEA knife sharpener. Reviews about this device in 99% of people are positive. The buyer liked the sharpener with the following data:
- Suitable for knives made of different types of steel. Using a sharpener, you can sharpen not only IKEA devices, but also other brands.
- In one sharpener there are three types of sharpening from coarse to polishing.
- It takes no more than a minute to process the blade of one knife. Using a sharpener is very simple. First you need to lift the transparent plastic cover, then pour it into the pan with three multi-colored grooves of water, lower the cover again and you can get to work. It is enough to hold a knife between the grooves 10-15 times, each time rinsing the device with water.
- Disadvantage: if there is no water in the pan, sharpening will fail.
IKEA KHIVLA knife stand
Those customers who unconditionally trust the high quality of IKEA products decided to opt for this device. Knife stand, according to reviews, they liked the following characteristics:
- anti-slip bottom allows the device to stand firmly in one place and not slip on the table;
- made of natural wood and fits perfectly into any interior;
- holds 5 knives of different sizes;
- Does not take up much space on the kitchen table.
However, due to the fact that the stand is made of wood, it is afraid of moisture. Before you put the knife in it, you need to wash it well and wipe it dry. To care for the stand, it is recommended to wipe it with a damp cloth.