The knife is an indispensable tool. It is also used to cut bread, pizza, they peel vegetables before cooking, they cut up meat and poultry ... In this article we will talk about Gipfel knives.
About company
Gipfel is a relatively young German company, it has been producing kitchen utensils for a little over twenty years. During this time, it has firmly occupied its niche both in the world and in the Russian market. A special line in the list of products of this company is occupied by knives - both single and sets. The variety of models will allow to make the choice even to the most exacting buyer.
What should I look for when choosing?
Primarily on the material and quality of the blade. Gipfel knives can be made of ceramic, plain or stainless steel. Naturally, the second type with improper care may corrode (if you do not wipe the products in time after washing). Information about the material from which the product is made is usually indicated in the product specifications.
The second important factor is the shape and sharpening of the blade. The cutting edge can be wavy or straight (depending on the purpose of the knife), and the tip is rounded or sharp. Gipfel products feature perfect sharpening and good balance.
Product design also plays an important role in attracting consumers. The products of this company are diverse - especially in the style and color of the product design. There are many options: from the classic combination of "wood / steel" to bright multicolor.
Overview of the most popular knife sets.
Indicators | STAHLBERG 6654-S | Knives for butter STAHLBERG-5725-S 16cm | Set of color knives STAHLBERG 6739-S | Set 6757 |
The brand | STAHLBERG | STAHLBERG | STAHLBERG | GIPFEL |
Blade material | Steel | 18/10 stainless steel | Stainless steel 3cr13 | Stainless steel |
Main colors | Mix | Steel | Multicolored | Multicolored |
Handle material | Plastic | Stainless steel | Plastic | Plastic |
Number of items | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
Dishwasher safe | Not | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Collection | Rainbow |
Indicators | GIPFEL 6650 KOMET set | Set STAHLBERG 6655-S | Set 8479 | Set 6665 BARON |
The brand | GIPFEL | STAHLBERG | GIPFEL | GIPFEL |
Blade material | Stainless steel | Steel | Ceramics | Stainless steel |
Main colors | Steel / Black | Mix | Green | Red |
Handle material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Stainless Steel / Silicone |
Number of items | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
Dishwasher safe | Not | not | not | not |
Collection | Komet | Outside collections | Baron |
Indicators | Set 6768 | Set 6697 | Table Knives 6253 VEGA | Set of color knives 6739 | Set 6770 |
The brand | GIPFEL | GIPFEL | GIPFEL | GIPFEL | GIPFEL |
Blade material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | 18/10 stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Main colors | White Red | White / Gray / Red | Steel | Multicolored | White / Purple |
Handle material | Plastic | Stainless steel | Polypropylene with thermoplastic | Plastic | |
Number of items | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Dishwasher safe | not | not | Yes | Yes | not |
Collection | Outside collections | Vega | Outside collections | Picnic |
Features of kitchen models
Cook knives can be divided into several categories:
- for cleaning or cutting vegetables;
- cutting;
- Santoku;
- for steaks;
- for bread (pizza);
- sirloin.
All of them differ from each other in form, which is primarily due to their purpose. Thus, the cutting and Santoku are distinguished by the length and width of the blade, as well as weight.These are usually products with a length of 18–20 cm and with a blade width of 2 to 5 cm.
The remaining categories are similar, the differences lie in small details.
The smallest cutting tools are traditionally designed for cleaning and cutting vegetables, for example, shredding cabbage. Bread knives can be both straight and wavy, and the requirements for the quality of the material they are not so rigid. The degree of sharpening and the shape of the tip of the blade is very important in sirloin and finishing products.
Therefore, when choosing a knife for yourself, you must decide what you need it for. If it turns out that you need several types of products, it is easier to immediately buy a set. Some of them also add additional accessories: a stand or cutting board.
Customer Reviews
Consumers practically are unanimous in their positive evaluation of Gipfel products. They note the quality of the material and sharpening, beauty and ease of use. Many users give and receive as a gift such sets of knives. In their opinion, this is not only a practical, useful surprise, but also aesthetically pleasing.
Some buyers are unhappy with the instability of some products to corrosion, but in this case it is enough to wipe the knives in time to prevent this unfortunate development of events.
Summing up, we can note the following: Although Gipfel cannot boast of ancient history, it is sacredly complying with high German quality standards.
Gipfel knife test, see the following video.
