For more than half a century, furniture, interior items and household goods of the IKEA brand have been known all over the world. The company does not deviate from its mission, which it sees as changing the daily lives of many people for the better. The brand's stores, open in 40 countries around the world, offer a wide range of high-quality and useful products for the whole house and, in particular, for the kitchen. In our article, we present reviews of IKEA knives. They will help you make the right choice when making a planned purchase of kitchen equipment.
Reviews about knives from IKEA FORSLAG
This series includes the following items:
- Big chef's knife. Its total length is 31 cm, and the blade is 17 cm.
- Medium-sized chef's knife. Its total length is 27cm and the blades are 13cm.
- Knife for root crops. Its length is 19 and 8 cm respectively.
Goodthe sharpened blade of the devices 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 pros:
- rubberized handle that fits comfortably in the hand and does not slip when working;
- quality sharpening;
- stylish design.
Among the minuses, buyers noted only that the appliances can only be washed by hand.
Knife set from IKEA "EMFERA" with stand
The advantages of this series:
- Ceramic coating on the blades for extra sharp cutlery.
- Easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher.
- During the process of slicing food and ready meals, food does not stick to the blade of the knives.
- Handle cover is synthetic rubber. The knife does not slip in the hand and fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.
- The manufacturer provides three knives in a set for cutting various kinds of products.
- Convenient stand protects the cutlery blade from damage.
According to reviews, knives from the IKEA set of the EMFERA series have not only pluses, but also minuses. Firstly, they are not very durable and when dropped, ceramics easily break into fragments. Secondly, knives quickly become dull. Their sharpness is enough for a maximum of 3 months of active use.
Knife set from IKEA "SMOBIT"
This series includes the following appliances:
- Chef's knife 18 cm (with a blade length of 9 cm). It has a rounded edgewhich protects against injury. The set also includes a blade sheath for safe storage of the tool in a kitchen drawer.
- Cleaning knife. Its length is 11 cm.
According to reviews, IKEA knives from this series can be used even by children, but only under adult supervision. On the packaging of the set it is indicated that they are recommended for children from 8 years old. Purchasing such a kit is a great way to introduce children to cooking. The blade of the knives is made of stainless steel, so you need to wash them by hand. Otherwise, buyers did not see any shortcomings in this set.
IKEA Hakkig knife set
The first impression that buyers usually get from this kit is delight. According to reviews, IKEA knives from this series were liked by the hostesses with the following properties:
- With them you can achieve perfect cutting of even the softest and most ripe vegetables and fruits.
- Comfortable sheaths protect the sharp ceramic blade from chipping and damage to keep it sharp longer.
- The handle is comfortable, fits tightly in the hand and does not slip.
- Knives are made of high quality and safe materials: ceramic blade, rubber handle and polypropylene sheath.
But this series also has a few drawbacks:
- Knives cannot be used to cut hard foods, such as frozen meat, and especially bones or cartilage.
- Appliances can only be washed by hand. This should be done immediately after use, wipe dry, and then put away in a case.
- It is strictly forbidden to drop or hit knives.
- Devices are not durable. On average, their service life is 12 months.
Knife set "365+" from IKEA
This kit includes the following appliances:
- Multipurpose knife with a blade length of 14 cm. This is the smallest device from the presented set. They are great for cutting salad or soup ingredients. But this IKEA knife, according to reviews, is not suitable for peeling vegetables, because during operation you can easily get hurt by its lower corner.
- Chef's knife with a blade length of 16 cm. It is ideal for daily work. It is convenient for them to cut bread - the pieces are even and do not crumble.
- A large knife with a blade length of 20 cm. It is ideal for butchering meat and poultry. It easily lends itself to cartilage and tendons. According to reviews, the largest size IKEA knife can make perfect rolls.
According to most buyers, these knives have no flaws. In many families, they have happened faithfully for more than a year, without requiring additional sharpening. The purchase of such a set will cost only 1500 rubles.
Reviews on IKEA can openers "CONSIS" and "STEM"
Every housewife at least once in her life faced the need to open a tin, for example, with condensed milk, canned peas or corn. For this purpose, IKEA has developed a safety can opener from the KONCIS series. It is completely made of stainless steel. Knife 18 cm long is very convenient inwork. 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 the 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. They are easy and convenient to use. Only, unlike knives of other series, it needs to be fixed not on the side wall of the can, but on top. The appliance is dishwasher safe, but should not open bottles or glass jars.
Reviews on the knife sharpener "SKERANDE"
What hostess does not dream of sharp knives. But it is not necessary to pull for this husband. Keeping your knives sharp is now a breeze with the IKEA knife sharpener. Reviews about this device in 99% of people are positive. The sharpener was liked by buyers with the following data:
- Suitable for knives made of different types of steel. With the help of a sharpener, you can sharpen not only IKEA appliances, but also other brands.
- One sharpener has three sharpening options from coarse to polished.
- It takes no more than a minute to process the blade of one knife. The sharpener is very easy to use. First you need to lift the transparent plastic case, then pour into the tray with three multi-colored grooves of water, againdrop the cover and you can get to work. It is enough to pass the knife between the grooves 10-15 times, each time rinsing the device with water.
- Disadvantage: if there is no water in the tray, sharpening will fail.
Knife stand IKEA "KHIVLA"
Those buyers 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 fixture to stand firmly in one place and not slide on the table;
- made of natural wood and fits perfectly into any interior;
- holds 5 different size knives;
- 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 placing a knife in it, it must be washed well and wiped dry. To care for the stand, it is recommended to wipe it with a damp cloth.
