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Questions asked about brands carried by KitchenTool and their answers. Sources are linked to each answer.

SHIMOMURAKitchenToolSH-24

What practical role does a potato masher with a small 7cm head width and a handle on top play when actually used?

Compared to typical potato mashers, its small size may raise doubts about whether it would be inconvenient when cooking. One might wonder why they deliberately made the head small and raised the handle in a unique way.

[시모무라] 컴팩트 포테이토 매셔
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It is sized to go directly into canned tuna or canned corn, and gripping the handle firmly from above helps you easily apply force even in tight spaces.

This is a cookware piece made of ceramic material crafted by firing clay. Measuring 16cm in diameter and 9cm in height with handles on both sides and on the lid, it can be used not only over direct heat such as gas flames and highlight cooktops, but also in microwaves and ovens. With a 200ml capacity, it is used for table settings where food for 1 to 2 people is cooked and placed directly onto the dining table.

Why this product

It was chosen because it allows for various types of heat cooking and is the right size for small households' tables.

  1. Usable over direct heat and in ovens

    It can be widely used for cooking not only over direct heat such as gas flames and highlights, but also in microwaves and ovens.

  2. 200ml capacity and size

    With a diameter of 16cm, a height of 9cm, and a 200ml capacity, it is suitable for cooking and serving food for 1 to 2 people.

  3. Ceramic material

    As a cookware piece made of ceramic material crafted by firing clay, it is good for serving food.

This is a plate divided inside a long rectangle with partitions to hold three types of side dishes or condiments without mixing. They can be stacked neatly on top of each other, and it is microwave and dishwasher safe.

Why this product

It reduces the number of dishes placed on the table setting and saves effort in care and storage.

  1. 3-compartment division

    The interior is divided by partitions so three types of side dishes or condiments can be held without mixing with each other.

  2. Microwave and dishwasher

    You can warm food in the microwave while it is plated, and it can be washed in the dishwasher, making care easy.

  3. Neatly stackable structure

    Crafted to be stacked upward, it makes efficient use of narrow cupboard space.

This is a small cooking vessel with a 250ml capacity made of cast iron, featuring a round body with handles on both sides and a lid. It is used to cook a single serving across gas ranges, induction cooktops, and ovens, and then serve it directly onto the dining table.

Why this product

We selected this because you can cook a single-serving dish over various heat sources and bring it straight to the dining table.

  1. Use across various heat sources

    It can be cooked not only on direct heat such as gas ranges and highlight cooktops, but also on induction cooktops and in ovens.

  2. Capacity suitable for a single serving

    With dimensions of 5cm in depth and 10.5cm in diameter and a 250ml capacity, it suitably holds a single-serving dish.

  3. Washing and storage care

    Wash it with a soft tool without detergent, and dry off the moisture over low heat before storing.

This is dessert cutlery made of 18-8 stainless steel with a matte finish on the surface. It consists of a spoon with a round head, a 3-pronged fork, and a knife with a curved blade. It is used when sharing refreshments such as cake or fruit.

Why this product

Selected for its build quality that allows for comfortable, long-term use during tea and refreshment time.

  1. Matte stainless steel material

    Made on a base of 18-8 stainless steel, with the outer surface finished in matte.

  2. Dishwasher safe

    It can be washed in a dishwasher, making care after meals easy.

  3. Cutlery lineage begun in 1974

    This product continues the cutlery line from 1974, when Sori Yanagi's kitchenware series first began.

Aizawa KoubouKitchenToolAK-8

What is the reason why the measuring cup has spouts on both sides of the rim?

Unlike ordinary measuring cups with a notch on only one side, it has spouts on both sides and a long handle, which makes one wonder about its usefulness during actual cooking.

[아이자와공방] 스텐 손잡이 계량컵
hmmm editorial answer

It is a bidirectional design considering use by both left-handed and right-handed people so that the contents can be poured comfortably regardless of which hand holds it.

HASAMI PORCELAINKitchenToolHAS-4

Is it okay to place HASAMI PORCELAIN tableware directly on a wooden dining table without a coaster or mat?

The bottom surface of the tableware appears rough to the touch, raising concern that it might scratch the wooden dining table.

hmmm editorial answer

Because the bottom surface of the tableware is unglazed and may scratch a wooden dining table, it is safer to use it with a cloth or mat.

HAKUSANKitchenToolHA-8

If I store metal cooking utensils like stainless steel in it, will it leave black marks on the surface?

When intending to use it as a utensil stand in the kitchen, there is a concern that black scratches might appear on the ceramic as stainless steel ladles or tongs are inserted and removed.

[하쿠산] HAKUSAN 포포 새모양 도구스탠드
hmmm editorial answer

Friction with metal utensils can leave black marks or scratches on the surface, so care must be taken when inserting and removing them.

KOINU - Homma ManufacturingKitchenToolKHM-4

Why are there only three sizes without an M size for the stainless perforated colander?

When trying to prepare colanders paired with rectangular prep trays, you may wonder why only the medium size, M, is not visible.

[혼마제작소 코이누] 스텐타공 채반 (단품 / 3size)
hmmm editorial answer

Due to manufacturing process reasons, size M is not produced, and what specific process issue it is has not yet been disclosed in official materials.

This is a glass wine glass made by mouth-blowing without using a mold. With a rim that gently curves inward like a tulip and a short stem structure, it holds a capacity of 270ml. It is used for comfortably drinking wine at the everyday dining table.

Why this product

Chosen for its blend of traditional craft techniques and thoughtful design for usability.

  1. Traditional Chubuki technique

    It is crafted using the traditional method of shaping the glass by blowing directly by mouth without using a mold.

  2. Collaboration between designer and workshop

    As part of Azmaya's BAR series, it was designed in collaboration with designer Osamu Saruyama and produced by the glass studio fresco.

  3. Tapered rim

    The rim of the glass gently curves inward like a tulip.

This round side dish bowl is crafted from clay rich in organic matter and coated with a glaze that produces a far-infrared ray effect. Measuring 14cm in diameter and 5cm in height, it neatly holds 250ml of side dishes or small bites. It is used for cooking to warm up or cook food in the microwave and oven.

Why this product

Selected because it can be placed directly on the table after cooking without transferring to another plate.

  1. Microwave and oven cooking

    You can warm up or cook food by placing it in the microwave and oven. It is convenient to use because the dish used for cooking can be served right onto the table.

  2. Neat 250ml capacity

    Measuring 14cm in diameter and 5cm in height, it holds 250ml. It is suitable for dishing out side dishes or small bites for each meal.

  3. Combination of clay and glaze

    Crafted from clay rich in organic matter. It is finished with a glaze that produces a far-infrared ray effect.

This is a glass tumbler with a reinforced rim where the lips touch. Its downward-tapering structure allows multiple cups to be stacked, and it is dishwasher safe. In daily life, use it for drinking water or tea, then neatly organize it on the shelf.

Why this product

The part touched by lips is made sturdy, and the hassles of storage and cleaning are reduced.

  1. Reinforced rim

    The rim portion where the lips touch is made of tempered glass, so the rim does not break easily.

  2. Stackable storage structure

    Multiple cups can be stacked, taking up less cupboard space when storing.

  3. Dishwasher safe

    It can be washed in a household dishwasher, making maintenance easy during daily use.