Oiti: Cimo's new line of barbecue knives

Junior Dorigatti 18 de May de 2023

Oiti: a nova linha de facas para churrasco da Cimo

Cimo's role in the cutlery industry has always been to offer the best in material quality, design functionality, and cutting efficiency. To honor this commitment, we are launching another product: the Oiti knife line!

In its more than 50 years of existence, Cutelaria Cimo seeks to combine the tradition of its history with the technological innovation the market demands. This is how we present the Oiti: the meeting point between Brazilians' classic passion for meat meals and oriental design focused on the best handling performance.

The versatility of Santoku knives and the precision of Chef knives, together, in a complete kit, accompanied by a sharpener and carving fork. Its use is recommended for barbecues and other kitchen activities that require more preparation skill.

Why use Cimo's Oiti Knives?

The Oiti line products offer the same cutting precision common to Cimo's knives, machetes, and pocket knives, in addition to the already recognized quality of stainless steel. The contemporary design, ease of use, and finish are impeccable.

The main differentials this new line brings you include three fundamental points for those who live in the world of cutlery:

The versatility of having two types of design in a single kit – Santoku and Chef – which expand usage possibilities;
The practicality of the Santoku blade, which can be used for cutting various foods, without the need to switch knives in the process;
The fair and accessible price, which offers excellent value for money when we consider the durability of the products and the quality of the raw materials used.

These factors are especially interesting for those who don't want to waste time in the kitchen separating the ideal knives for each dish they are going to prepare – a recommended practice, but one that can be optimized with the Santoku!

You might also like: How to choose the best knives for barbecue.

If you are on the survivalism team, you can count on these products for cooking in the wilderness, as you won't need to carry numerous options that weigh down your backpack – just a pocket knife and an Oiti knife, and you'll be ready.

Not to mention the savings in utensils that need to be sanitized after preparing food. Santoku and Chef knives can be sharpened less frequently, which keeps your sharpener efficient for longer.

We couldn't fail to mention the quality of the Oiti kit blades. The knives feature three types of grinding, meaning the cut varies according to the applied blade:

Full flat

This shape allows for more precise and clean cuts, making it ideal for gastronomy. It is easy to sharpen because it is thinner.

Hollow grind

It has a more concave shape, with the sides slightly more curved inwards. It is good for cleaning meats, for example.

Clip point

The tip of this blade is more upward-sloping, making it another great option for opening meats and for use in barbecue knives.

The Oiti design also stands out: the Jatobá wood handle is inverted to provide more comfort during handling. Jatobá wood is resistant to water and use, in addition to having an excellent finish, ideal for filleting.

It is an opportunity to acquire or gift an exclusive product, as each unit is unique, featuring a specific serial number. Take the opportunity to create your personalized kit as you prefer!

Characteristics of Cimo's Oiti Knives

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Oiti knives come in 2 models, as already mentioned: Santoku and Chef. Learn more details about them below:

Cimo Oiti Santoku Knife with 8 inches

The Santoku design blade is functional for various kitchen and barbecue uses. With it, you can slice larger pieces of food with more technique – the height is greater than average, so the cut gains stability. It has a Full Flat grind.

Oiti Chef Cimo stainless steel knife with wooden handle 8 inches

The most traditional of blades, it features a Clip Point design and is recommended for general use, allowing precise movements for slicing meats. See one of our customers' opinions:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Couldn't be better

I am extremely satisfied with the knife. Ideal weight, very comfortable handle, and powerful blade. I use it daily and can confirm that edge retention is excellent. I am sure I will use it for many years.” — comment taken from the website.

Oiti Chef Cimo stainless steel knife with wooden handle 7 inches

Also with a traditional blade profile, indicated for general use, with a Hollow Grind cut. Its cutting angle is greater than average, making it ideal for manual work on smaller pieces.

Oiti Chef Cimo stainless steel knife with wooden handle 6 inches

Similar to the previous knife (indicated for general use on small pieces), it is even lighter and easier to handle. Use it for peeling foods!

In addition to the knives, the Cimo Oiti set includes two other utensils:

Cimo Sharpening Steel 10 inches

With tempered blade, hard chrome, and uniform sharpening.

Cimo Oiti Fork 8”

Made of tempered steel with brushed polish, preventing it from bending during use even on denser cuts.

Discover Santoku knives!

Santoku knives are great classics of gastronomy, used by many professionals who consider them essential in any basic kitchen utensil kit. If you are looking for versatile, efficient, and functional knives, you can bet on this model!

The very meaning of Santoku, a Japanese word, is “three virtues,” referring to the skills of slicing, dicing, and chopping. Versatility is, indeed, the main characteristic of this knife.

It is an option for both those starting in cutlery and those who already understand and enjoy the field, as the Santoku is the ideal companion for a lifetime. Invest in quality and innovation!