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…
Mercer Culinary offers high-functioning, professional-grade German steel knives at more approchableprice points. This Boning Knife from their Genesis range features a full tang, which means the steel extends the full length of the handle, improving durability and blade-to-handle balance. Fully-forged from superior, high carbon, stain-free German steel, the taper-ground blade is very strong and resilient…
All-Clad’s Copper Core range adapts copper for modern kitchens. This saute pan has a large surface area and high sides, which means you can use it as a frying pan or, with the lid on,as a casserole too. It is clad with five layers of metal: 18/10 stainless steel on the outside, two supportive layers…
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…
This vibrant yellow Lemon Squeezer from Eddingtons is designed to squeeze out every drop of juice from lemons. Simply place half a lemon into the bowl and squeeze together the handles. The juice will be pulp and pip free, so juicing is totally simplified. Vivid in colour, the creatively designed squeezer will brighten up any…
Established in 1857, Jars Ceramistes makes ultra-durable plates, bowls, cups, and serving pieces in distinct colours and shapes. They fire clay just once at the high temperature of 1280’C rather than the standard three times ‘ an eco-friendly practice that results in hard-wearing ceramics that resist cracking, chipping and fading. They hold up to frequent…
Jam pans have a unique shape that allows fruit to cook faster than standard pans. Add pure, unlined copper to the equation, and you have a tool that will exponentially improve the taste of homemade preserves. The reason for this is simple: Copper spreads heat quickly and evenly. Its quickness prevents fruits from overcooking before…
This porcelain Ramen Bowl 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…
Since 1953, Tojiro has produced high-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…
This Two Tier Bamboo Steamer captures the true essence of authentic Oriental cuisine. Made from natural bamboo, it is ideal for fish, vegetables, dim sum and couscous while preserving vitamins, minerals and colours.
The Mauviel M’CookB Non-stick Frying Pan is no ordinary pan’and the added value of PFOA-free non-stick coating makes it even more remarkable. The pan is made of five layers of metal (two layers of stainless steel on the outside, three layers of heat-responsive aluminium in the centre), which extend to the sides and tops of…
Since 1857, Jars Ceramistes has specialised in handcrafted tableware that is elegant yet playful, adding a touch of refinement to any table setting. Made in France, their ceramics are remarkably durable, able to resist cracks, fading, and the stress of dishwashers and microwaves. (You can warm these plates and bowls in the oven, set to…