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…
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…
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…
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. This two-handled frying pan feels light to lift but is sturdy and warp-resistant. It is very versatile,…
This Cooking Spoon by Triangle serves both as a cooking spoon and a serving spoon. Made of high-quality stainless steel and BPA-free polypropylene. Dishwasher safe. Made in Germany.
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…
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…
ThisMauviel M’EliteSaucepanoutperforms standard stainless steel pans by miles because of the way it’s designed. 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 adhesive agent in it that slightly weakens its power. High-quality,…
WuSTHOF knives have been manufactured in the city of Solingen, Germany since 1814, and are recognised around the world for superior craftsmanship. Every knife in the Classic range is fully forged from a single piece of stainless steel so it has a full tang, which allows for excellent blade-to-handle balance. The high-carbon blade undergoes a…
WuSTHOF knives have been manufactured in the city of Solingen, Germany since 1814. The company, which is still run by the founding family, takes quality very seriously ‘ which explains why their knives consistently feature in ‘best of’ lists. This WuSTHOF Classic Asian Utility Knife features a uniquely curved straight-edge blade that works for low…
Award-winning Somerset designer Sarah Petherick’s unique range of contemporary tableware is hand-carved and finished by highly skilled craftsmen in Vietnam. The natural materials used are from sustainable sources. Water buffalo meat is a big part of the Vietnamese diet, and the discarded bone would otherwise be incinerated, releasing carbon into the atmosphere. These beautiful Red…
The Mauviel 150 frying pan is made from 1.5mm thick French copper (90%), which maximises heat responsiveness while being light enough to manage. The other 10% is made of stainless steel; unlike old-fashioned copper pans which are lined with tin, stainless steel does not need to be re-tinned every few years and will last forever….