A kitchen knife is a fundamental item in the kitchen. It is quite possible to survive several hours without water or electricity, but it is more difficult not to cut food for at least a sandwich. That is why a cat is let into a new apartment, and a knife is the first to settle in the kitchen.
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Features and functions of kitchen electric knives for meat and other needs
Each family has a different situation with knives, and often even a small collection is collected for various needs. But it is not easy to cope with meat and fish, most often frozen ones. And progress in this matter does not stand still. An electric kitchen knife is something that will speed up and facilitate the process of preparing any dish. The device will quickly, effortlessly and without crumbs cut both meat from the freezer and the freshest bread into slices of different sizes. And in a matter of moments it will saw through a bone.
Corded or cordless knife
If you want to get an electric knife, then you should pay attention to the footage of your kitchen. If the room is small, then you can choose a knife powered by an outlet. But in a kitchen with a large area and several work surfaces, it is better to use a cordless electric knife. It is powered by batteries or accumulators. Also, the second option is more mobile and good, for example, for trips to nature.
Lever
When choosing a gadget, you need to focus on your feelings. If the knife fits comfortably and easily in your hand, then it is a faithful assistant. The weight of the device can be reduced by the body material. Most often, the manufacturer chooses plastic. In addition to weight, plastic has several other advantages, namely: price, ease of maintenance.
But even super-strong plastic will be inferior to steel in terms of strength and resistance to deformation under high temperatures. And that is another material that is used in the production of electric knives. A device with a steel case will be heavier and more expensive, but more reliable and stylish in appearance.
Blade
The blade of an electric knife looks very similar to a small double saw. The design mechanism is simple, the cutting elements of the device are inserted into the product with reciprocating movements. The devices have different blades:
- by sharpening type - straight or wave-shaped;
- by type of product – for hard and soft.
Modern electric knives are equipped with several blades. It is rare to find a universal device with one blade.
Important! Use a separate blade for cutting bakery products and especially do not use the same attachment as for cutting meat.
Surface of the knife
The cutting blade in modern electric knives is hardened high-carbon stainless shock-resistant steel. Other materials simply will not cope with the functions assigned to it. Juice from fruits and vegetables, constant contact with water should not cause oxidation of the metal. Also, the blades must be durable for working with meat, fish and other hard products.
Security locks
Electric knives are equipped with safety locks that will protect against injuries by preventing the blade from jumping out of the mounting groove. If the blade is not tightly inserted, the device simply will not turn on.
Please note! The blade should only be removed from the electric knife when the device is switched off.
Knife blade sharpeners
More and more often, buyers prefer knives that have a built-in self-sharpening function.
If there is none, then you should contact a specialist to sharpen the blade.
Other functions
Manufacturers improve gadgets and add new options every day.
A serious help will be the function of adjusting the blade rotation speed, then for hard products you can use high revolutions, and soft products can be cut at low speeds.
Many knives are equipped with LED lighting, which highlights the cutting line and allows you to adjust the thickness of the slices.
What to look for when choosing an electric knife
When purchasing an electric knife, you should immediately decide on its purpose and, depending on this, choose the power and configuration. It is better not to consider options with a power of less than 100 W. If you need an electric kitchen knife for meat or for chopping some other frozen products, then the number of blades does not matter much. But if you plan to use the electric knife for daily cooking, then the number of blades should be maximum.
Also, the motor of the device should work without jerks and the knife itself should be comfortable in the hand. It is necessary to inspect the body and refuse to buy if there are scratches, cracks and chips on it.
Popular Electric Kitchen Knives
There are a huge number of electric knife models on the modern market. What unites them is that the basis of their operation is the reciprocating movements of the blades from interaction with the motor. And the rest of the functionality is different for each company.
Rowenta Electric Kitchen Knife
A veteran in the niche of electric knives. The Rowenta electric kitchen knife is a classic version with one universal blade of 20-25 cm. The power of the device is 100 W, which allows it to cope with meat, fish and softer products. The Rowenta company gave preference to democratic white plastic for the body. Works from 220.
Convenient electric knife Hamilton Beach
A pleasant bonus when choosing this American device will be a fork with two prongs. This makes cutting products even easier and more convenient. The device is powered by the mains. The plastic body with an ergonomic handle is comfortable to use daily. The kit includes one stainless steel blade. Power 140 W. The fork and knife will be given to the buyer in a good plastic case.
BLACK+DECKER EK700 Universal Electric Knife
The BLACK+DECKER EK700 electric knife has one 23 cm blade and sufficient power – 120 W. It will cope with any cutting perfectly. The blade rotation speed is not adjustable. There is protection against sudden switching on. It works from the mains.
Cordless knife Cuisinart CEK-120
This device has two replaceable blades, one speed mode. The battery is responsible for the motor. The device is wireless. The device is stored in a plastic case, together with a charger. Product material: blades - stainless steel, body - plastic.
The knife has another model – Cuisinart CEK-40. Everything is as well thought out in it as in the previous version. The handle has been improved and instead of a suitcase there is a stylish wooden stand.
Rapala Lithium Ion Fillet Knife
A cordless gadget with a unique thin blade. The knife is designed for separating fillets. The main characteristic is its quiet operation and lack of vibration.
Oster FPSTEK2803B
The knife is mains powered and comes with a plug. The power of the device is 100 W. It does not have replaceable blades. It can handle cutting any products. The manufacturer has thought of a plastic case for storage.
Budget knife Proctor Silex
A corded electric knife with one blade. The body is made of white plastic. The main advantage is the price.
Steel electric knife AEG EM 5669 Elektromessersilber
The knife power is 180 W and it works from the network. It is equipped with two blades. And the body is made of stainless steel.
Each housewife chooses a variety of electric knife configurations and a set of options based on her needs and wishes. Buying an electric knife should be justified, thought out, weighed, then it will bring pleasure and brighten up routine cooking.
