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…
Every knife in Kai Shun’s Nagare range undergoes a highly sophisticated process which involves bonding flexible VG2 steel with hard VG10 steel, surrounded by 72 layers of Damascus steel that form a radial pattern. Besides looking beautiful, this construction provides excellent durability and prevents food from sticking to the sides of the blade as you…
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 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…
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…
An interchangeable disc that affixes to the rolling mechanism of any HORL 3 or HORL 3 Pro knife sharpeners, this extra fine whetstone disc is a replacement part. It is best suited to sharpening blunt Western or Japanese knives, and can be used after the HORL diamond grinding disc to make high-quality knives even sharper….
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…
Included in the HORL 3 Pro knife sharpener, the HORL 3 Pro Angle Support is designed to hold knife edges securely in place while being sharpened with the rolling mechanism of any HORL sharpener. It offers a choiceof six grinding angles with three latching positions (25′, 22′, 20′, 15′, 13′, 10′), covering a wide range…
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…
Made with high-quality stainless steel, this mini saucepan is a gorgeous way to serve individual portions or sharable sides. While M’Cook pans are dishwasher-safe, please note that dishwasher detergents that contain harsh chemicals such as potassium are abrasive to the aluminium edge on the rims of these pans. This can cause the edge to feel…
Fissler, established in 1845, is a trusted German company known worldwide for high-quality cookware. Their award-winning Ceratal Classic Frying Pan is made from 60% recycled aluminium and features an energy-efficient CookStar base for optimal heat distribution and retention. At the same time, the rounded shape and tall sides provide spill-free swirling. The pan’s ceramic coating…