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This is a glass cup with HS overall ion-toughened processing applied throughout. With a 150ml capacity and a light weight of 75g, it is great for pouring and drinking beer comfortably. It is dishwasher safe, so you can easily wash and store it in everyday life.

Why this product

We looked into the toughened glass and the suitable size that fits lightly in hand.

  1. HS overall ion-toughened processing

    Ion-toughened treatment is applied to the entire glass to ensure durability.

  2. Dishwasher safe

    It can be washed in a dishwasher, allowing for convenient care in daily life.

  3. 150ml capacity and 75g weight

    With an indicated capacity of 150ml and a light weight of 75g, it is easy to hold and drink from.

This is a rectangular container fitted with an enamel body and a resin lid. Divided into three sizes from 0.8L to 2.4L, it is well-suited for prepping and storing food ingredients. With the lid removed, the body itself can be placed directly over an open flame or in an oven for cooking.

Why this product

Chosen so you can go from ingredient storage to heated cooking seamlessly in a single container.

  1. Support for heated cooking and washing

    The body can be cooked over direct flame or in an oven, and can be washed in a dishwasher. By removing the lid, you can go from prep to heating without transferring dishes.

  2. 0.8L to 2.4L capacity

    It comes in three sizes from 0.8L to 2.4L. You can select and use one according to the amount of vegetables you prep or the volume of ingredients to store.

  3. Official certification from the Enamel Association

    The red S sticker affixed to the bottom confirms official certification from the Japan Enamel Association.

This is a cooking spoon made by wrapping silicone rubber around a 66 nylon core. With a seamless one-piece structure, food does not get caught, making it easy to maintain hygienically. Withstanding heat up to 200℃, it is widely used for everything from stir-fry cooking to serving broth.

Why this product

We focused on its heat resistance, which allows comfortable use in cooking environments, and its hygienic one-piece finish.

  1. Heat-Resistant Silicone Material

    The body uses silicone rubber that withstands up to 200℃, with a 66 nylon core inside. Enduring from -20℃ to 200℃, it can be used stably even for hot pan cooking.

  2. Seamless One-Piece Construction

    It is finished with a one-piece structure without gaps or seams. Residue does not get trapped, making cleaning easy and allowing hygienic use.

  3. Dishwasher Safe and Boiling Water Sanitization

    It is dishwasher safe and can be easily sanitized by placing it in boiling water for 10 to 20 seconds.

This is a 310ml glass crafted by blowing breath by mouth in front of flames. It measures 8.1cm in diameter and 9.8cm in height, and the bottom has a round mark left from detaching the blowpipe. It is suitable to keep on the dining table and use for everyday water or beverages.

Why this product

We selected it for the traces of being hand-blown and its convenient size to use.

  1. Handcrafted blown-glass technique

    It was crafted using a blown-glass technique of blowing short breaths in front of hot flames.

  2. Round mark on the bottom

    A round trace created when detaching the blowpipe remains on the underside of the cup.

  3. 310ml dimensions

    With a size of 8.1cm in diameter and 9.8cm in height, it holds a capacity of 310ml.

This is a pasta fork made of 18-8 stainless steel with a matte surface finish. It features a structure with four straight tines and a handle that rounds out toward the end, measuring 19.8cm in length and weighing 42g. It can be used during meals when enjoying noodle dishes and easily maintained with a dishwasher.

Why this product

Selected for its craftsmanship, which makes it comfortable to use at the dining table, and its practical maintenance method.

  1. Matte 18-8 stainless steel

    It uses 18-8 stainless steel material and is finished with a non-glossy matte surface.

  2. 19.8cm length and 42g weight

    Made with a horizontal length of 19.8cm and a weight of 42g, it is suitable to hold in your hand when dining.

  3. Dishwasher safe

    It can be washed in a dishwasher, allowing for easy maintenance after meals.

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During which work process do the fine scratches seen on the surface of the new kitchen tools remain?

Light scratches or stains are visible on the surface of a new stainless steel tool whose packaging has just been unwrapped, making one wonder if there is a defect in the product. It makes one curious about the reason, whether it is poor craftsmanship or the result of a unique manufacturing method.

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The fine scratches and marks left on the surface of a new product naturally occur during the manual finishing process, where it is trimmed directly by hand instead of being uniformly shaved by machine.

This is a 21cm cast iron pot featuring a body made of cast iron paired with a stainless steel lid. As part of the SHA RA KU MONO series designed in collaboration with designer Komin Yamada, it can be used for cooking on direct flame and induction, as well as in the oven.

Why this product

Selected for its usability and configuration, which make it versatile across various heat sources in the kitchen.

  1. Designed by Komin Yamada

    This is a SHA RA KU MONO series product designed by product designer Komin Yamada.

  2. Cast iron body and stainless steel lid

    The body is made of cast iron, and the lid is made of stainless steel material.

  3. Usable on various heat sources

    You can cook on induction and in the oven, as well as over direct flame such as gas and highlight cooktops.

This is an 18cm single-handle saucepan featuring an 18-0 stainless steel body, a natural wood handle, and a glass lid. With measurement markings engraved inside and pour spouts on both sides, it makes handling liquids convenient. It is used for daily cooking on various heat sources, including induction.

Why this product

Designed for convenient use, from cooking to the moment of pouring into a bowl.

  1. Dual-sided pour spouts

    Pour spouts on both sides of the pot allow you to pour out broth neatly without spilling, whichever hand you use to hold it.

  2. Internal measurement markings

    Volume markings inside the pot make it easy to adjust quantities while cooking without using separate measuring tools.

  3. Glass lid that reveals the inside

    Included with a lid made of tempered glass and a natural wood knob, you can check the status inside without opening the lid during cooking.

This handleless cup can be placed directly in the microwave and dishwasher for easy care. By interlocking the bottom rims, cups can be stacked neatly upward, taking up less cupboard space. Divided into two capacities, 250ml and 300ml, it is well suited to choose according to the amount you drink.

Why this product

A cup that simplifies your daily routine of warming drinks and putting things away.

  1. Microwave and dishwasher safe

    Care is effortless because you can warm drinks directly in the microwave and wash it in the dishwasher.

  2. Stackable storage structure

    Cups can be stacked neatly on top of each other, saving significant storage space in the cupboard.

  3. Two sizes and capacities

    You can choose the right size between 250ml and 300ml according to the amount of drink you usually enjoy.

내열유리로 만들어 냉장과 냉동은 물론 오븐과 전자레인지 조리까지 두루 쓰이는 사각 반찬통입니다. 밀폐 패킹이 없는 뚜껑 구조라 관리가 간편하며 유리 본체는 식기세척기에 넣어 씻을 수 있습니다. 200ml 두 개와 500ml 하나, 1.2L 하나까지 세 가지 용량 네 개로 구성되어 남은 반찬을 알맞게 담아둡니다.

Why this product

보관부터 조리까지 그릇을 옮기지 않고 한 번에 쓰도록 고른 까닭입니다.

  1. 가열과 냉동 보관 지원

    내열유리 소재로 만들어 냉동과 냉장 보관은 물론 전자레인지와 오븐 조리까지 그대로 쓸 수 있습니다.

  2. 패킹 없는 구조와 세척 편의

    뚜껑에 밀폐용 패킹이 없어 틈새를 따로 관리할 필요가 없고, 유리 본체는 식기세척기 사용이 가능해 뒷정리가 수월합니다.

  3. 세 가지 크기 네 개 구성

    200ml 용기 2개와 500ml 1개, 1.2L 1개로 나뉘어 있어 내용물의 분량에 맞춰 골라 담기 좋습니다.

This is a ceramic round bowl with lines drawn directly by hand. Wider and flatter than typical bowls, it holds food generously and is easy to store neatly stacked. It can be used conveniently in both microwaves and dishwashers.

Why this product

Chosen for its hand-drawn lines combined with everyday practicality.

  1. Irregular hand-drawn lines

    Straight lines are drawn directly by hand in an irregular manner, giving each bowl slightly different line shapes.

  2. Wide and flat structure

    Wider and flatter than typical bowls, making it easy to store neatly stacked in a cupboard.

  3. Microwave and dishwasher safe

    Made of ceramic, it can be handled with ease in both microwaves and dishwashers.

These are cooking utensils made of 18-8 stainless steel that can be easily washed in a dishwasher. They are divided into a spoon with a straight front edge and a 3-pronged fork, with a black string loop attached to the end of the handle. You can use them individually as needed or as a set for stir-frying or serving dishes.

Why this product

We took a close look because you can choose them according to your needs and handle them with ease.

  1. 18-8 stainless steel and easy care

    Using 18-8 stainless steel makes them durable, and you can place them right into the dishwasher to clean after cooking.

  2. Choice of individual or set configuration

    You can get the cooking spoon and cooking fork individually, or prepare them as a set combining both utensils.

  3. Black string loop for hanging

    A knotted black string is connected to the end of the handle, so you can easily hang and store it on a kitchen hook.