Kai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. Every knife in their world-renowned Classic range has a steeply tapered blade, which makes it much sharper than a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and…
This Heritage Carbon Steel Frying Pan from Alex Pole is one of a kind. Made from spun carbon steel, it has a thinner and lighter construction than traditional carbon steel or cast iron, but with the same incredible searing power and durability. This pan heats quickly and retains high levels of heat ‘ which translates…
Loft is a collaboration between two titans of the ceramics industry: Rosenthal, the 140-year-old German porcelain manufacturer, and award-winning British design group Queensberry Hunt, whose work is in the collections of many museums around the world including London’s Victoria & Albert. Every piece is made from high-fired vitrified white porcelain that results in a glossy…
A frying pan with sides tall enough to cook stews and curries, the Mauviel M’Cook saute pan outperforms standard stainless steel pans by miles. It has outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel, which make it induction-compatible, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there is no…
Made in Italy, Hestan ProBond tri-ply stainless steel pans have a core of heat-responsive aluminium for optimum performance. Expect quick, even heat distribution and lifetime durability. The rims are flared for drip-free pouring, as well as sealed ‘ which means they can be cleaned in the dishwasher without any risk of the edges becoming sharp…
Based in San Francisco, Fellow began in 2013 as a group of coffee lovers and designers with a vision of bringing the cafe experience home without complex equipment. They create beautiful and functional gear that has earned them multiple design awards. The Fellow Stagg [XF] Pour-Over Set was designed for stability and consistency. The flat-bottom…
Made in Italy, the Hestan CopperBond range has been optimised for induction hobs. Every piece features five layers of metal: outer layers of stainless steel, supporting layers of aluminium, and a core of copper, a metal that provides unparalleled temperature control. The wraparound stainless steel base creates greater contact area with the heat source, which…
Made in Portugal since 1951, Silampos pans anticipate the needs of home cooks. Their pots and pans are clad, from base to rim, with three layers of metal: non-reactive and induction-compatible stainless steel on the outside with a core of heat-responsive aluminium. This construction heats food uniformly and retains that heat well. The stainless steel…
Handcrafted in Umbria by Arte Legno Spello, this pizza cutter is made from native olive trees. Olive wood is prized for its hardness, unique grain pattern, and fine texture, making it ultra-durable. No two pieces of olive wood look alike. This cutter has an ergonomic handle that is comfortable to use, with finger guards to…
All-Clad pioneered multi-ply cookware in the 1970s with the d3 (also called TriPly) series, when they layered aluminium’an excellent conductor of heat’with stainless steel, which is excellent at being non-reactive, oven-safe, induction hob-compatible, and extremely durable. These pans feel light to lift but are sturdy and warp-resistant, with comfortable handles that mould to an underhanded…
Though Jars Ceramistes is a family-run company that’s been around since 1857, their tableware is perfectly suited to contemporary needs. Their ceramics are very hard-wearing, able to resist cracks, fading, and the stress of dishwashers and microwaves. This is a result of an energy-saving manufacturing process that fires only once at 1285’C rather than the…
This elegant Il Tagliere Chopping Boardis crafted from strong, solid Canaletto (walnut) wood,with a deep brown colour anddark veins. With a height of 4cm, the board provides a stable base for preparing ingredients, and alsomakes a lovely cheese or charcuterie board. The grooved border also makes it suitable for carving meat, as juice will collect…