Since 1953, Tojirohas producedhigh-quality cutlery in Tsubame-sanjo, a craft centre in Japan specialising in metallurgy. They were one of the first Japanese companies to prove stainless steel knives could be just as effective as carbon steel for culinary use, and their passion for melding traditional Japanese techniques with modern industrial technology has won them multiple…
Due to their unique spun iron construction, Netherton Foundry pans are ideal for high-heat searing, everyday cooking in the oven or on the hob, and everything in between, all without straining your wrists. Black iron is highly magnetic, thus induction hob’friendly. This two-handledroasting pan is ready to handle both roasting and baking.Wide rims running down…
The Mauviel M’Urban4 Frying Pan features three layers of metal from base to edge and conducts heat exceptionally well. Expect to sear food beautifully in a pan that cooks evenly and goes on all hobs, including induction and the oven. The pan’s handle stays cool as you cook, making it easy to manoeuvre from oven…
This traditional, heavy-duty baking sheet is made of thick black iron, which means it retains heat exceptionally well and can withstand high temperatures. The raised integrated handle makes it easy to remove from a hot oven. Pre-seasoned with flax oil for a natural easy-release finish that gets better with time as you use and season…
Founded in 1946 in the American state of Minnesota, where most of their goods are still produced, Nordic Ware rose to fame when a national prize-winning cake was made in one of their bundt pans. This four-mould cake pan is made of high-quality cast aluminium for perfect heat distribution, plus an easy-release coating that helps…
De Buyer’sMineral Brangeof carbon steel pans are favouritesin restaurant kitchens becausetheyare intended for frequent and intense use, and only become better, and more stick-resistant, with time.(The pan will go from grey to black’the darker it is, the more non-stick.) Similar to cast iron, carbon steel is known for being indestructible, able tohold sky-high levels of…
This heavy-duty carbon steel paella pan from Valencian brandVaello Campos is designed toachieveperfect ‘socarrat’, a Spanish term that refers to the crispy, toasted rice closest to the pan. This is because carbon steel is a hard-wearing material that can holdthe high temperatures required to sear meat, vegetables, rice, and more perfectly’and it only gets better…
Established in 1818, Pillivuyt has a world-famous reputation for making culinary porcelain that’s both elegant and durable. Their robust pieces can go in the oven and microwave’at temperatures of up to 290’C (270’C fan)’and are safe in the dishwasher and freezer too. In fact you could take it from the freezer to the oven and…
Renowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mlzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring multi-textured steel blades that are both hard and flexible at once, plus symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. In this series, every blade’s back down to its middle has…
The Staub Cast Iron Grill comes from their exceptional cast iron cookware collection, designed to complement their iconic range of cocottes. This pan has the excellent heat-retaining qualities of cast iron, which makes it ideal for searing meat and vegetables, and a raised grilling surface which lets you cook food while the oil drains below….
This porcelain Jug from Mihaly Herczeg has an enchanting marbled pattern, the result of a technique that involves swirling stained porcelain with white. Every piece has been hand-thrown in South London ‘ due to this artisanal process, no one piece is identical to the next, making a truly unique product. Since porcelain is difficult to…
Made in Seki, Japan, a city known for its 700-year-old history of samurai sword-making, Miyabi knives are equal parts style and substance. Every knife in their most popular, and thus most extensive, 5000 MCD range has a CRYODUR blade that’s ice-hardened at -196’C for strength and corrosion resistance, then tempered for flexibility. The core micro-carbide…