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…
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…
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…
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…
Lodge, America’s oldest cast iron manufacturer, is recognised around the world for its reliable, virtually indestructible cast iron skillets. Cast iron is prized for its ability to get extremely hot and retain that heat, resulting in gorgeously browned foods, whether that’s seared steak or reputation-saving Brussels sprouts. It can go on all hobs including induction,…
Located in a small workshop under an archway in South London, Blenheim Forge’s Japanese-style carbon steel knives are handmade and unique. Each knife is crafted with a core of premium Aogami super steel, clad with rust-proof stainless steel until the tip of the blade. This steel is known not just for its sharpness, but its…
A household name in Sweden, where all their products are still manufactured, the Ankarsrum Assistent Originalstand mixer is a robust machine thatcan mix up to 5kg of dough gently, as if by hand.The Ankarsrum will rarely overheat or overwork doughs, batters and creams, thanks to apowerful 1500-watt motor at the base of the machine. This…
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…
There is a good reason so many chefs idolise copper: It conducts heat impeccably. In chef-speak, that means quickly and evenly, responding to changes in temperature in an instant. But because copper does not naturally attach to magnetic induction hobs, it takes a bit of expert engineering to make induction-friendly copper work’and Mauviel, with their…
Located in a small workshop under an archway in South London, Blenheim Forge is a jewel in Britain’s culinary landscape, beloved by chefs like Gordon Ramsey and Francis Mallmann. We collaborated on a collection of knives made with a core Japanese super blue carbon steel’known for its long-lasting durability and unparalleled sharpness’clad with rust-proof stainless…
The Stainless Duo Whisk from Cuisipro has sturdy, flexible wires enclosing a wire ball containing a ceramic marble. This enables you to beat eggs or mix ingredients with far less effort than a standard whisk.The ergonomic handle is comfortable to hold as well as heat- and rust-resistant and the eyelet at the end is suitable…