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

KajidonyaKitchenToolKA-12

Although the name is "basket," can it be placed on a gas stove or induction cooktop and used for boiling?

Because of the basket-like shape, it is confusing whether it can be placed over heat, and people wonder if it can actually be heated and used for household tasks such as boiling dishcloths or sterilizing.

[카지동야] kajidonya 작은 바구니
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It is made seamlessly from a single 1mm-thick sheet, allowing both direct flame and induction heating, but it should only be used for boiling water and sterilizing, not for cooking.

IgamonoKitchenToolIGA-9

Can an earthenware pot with a foot on the bottom also be used on a radiant cooktop (highlight)?

This is a situation where someone is looking to purchase a new earthenware pot for a kitchen that uses a radiant cooktop (highlight). They want to check whether it is okay to place an earthen pot on the ceramic glass surface, and if there are restrictions based on the shape of the bottom.

hmmm editorial answer

Products with a raised foot on the bottom that creates a gap with the cooktop surface cannot be used on a radiant cooktop because heat is not transferred properly.

This is a small pot featuring an enamel body with a phenolic resin handle. The rim flares outward with a rounded shape, and a black knob is attached to the center of the lid. Available in two sizes, 720ml and 980ml, it is used for cooking small portions on gas, induction, and in the oven.

Why this product

Chosen because it allows you to easily cook small amounts of food across various heat sources.

  1. Two small capacities

    It comes in two capacities, 720ml and 980ml, so you can choose according to the portion of food to be cooked.

  2. Usable on various heating appliances

    It can be used on direct flames such as gas and highlight, as well as on induction and in the oven. However, the lid cannot be placed in the oven.

  3. Enamel and phenolic resin construction

    The body is made of enamel material, and phenolic resin is used for the handle.

NODA HOROKitchenToolNH-7

If I write the date on the outside of the enamel storage container with a marker, will it erase cleanly?

When storing side dishes or food ingredients, sometimes you want to write the date or name directly on the container's surface without putting on label tape. This leads to wondering if marker marks will erase cleanly during dishwashing without staining.

[노다호로] TUTU 법랑 원형 보관용기 (3size)
hmmm editorial answer

Writing written with a water-soluble board marker can be erased cleanly by washing it like regular dishwashing with standard dish soap.

Kimura GlassKitchenToolKG-7

What kind of technology is the 'ultra-light machine manufacturing method' mentioned in the description?

When reading the description of Kimura Glass wine glasses, one encounters the information that machine manufacturing was applied even though they are as thin as handcrafted glasses. It makes one wonder how the process differs from ordinary machine-made glassware.

[기무라글라스] KIMURA GLASS 피보 알로라 (280ml)
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It is a technique adopted by Kimura Glass, a production method that uses machines to precisely achieve a thin and light glass as if blown by human hands.

HORIE TOUKIKitchenToolHT-12

Why does the cross (+) symbol stamped on the bottom of the bowl look blurred?

When looking at the bottom of the ceramic, the ink-stamped logo may not be sharp and appear smudged, leaving you wondering if it is a normal product.

[호리에] h+ en 볼 (3size)
hmmm editorial answer

For HORIE TOUKI's h+ series, it is a natural phenomenon that occurs during the manufacturing process, and the cross mark may smudge when stamping the ink logo onto the ceramic.

This is a plate made using the tebineri technique, which shapes by hand without using a potter's wheel. Made to a size of 9cm in diameter and 1.8cm in height, it is suitable for serving small portions of side dishes or condiments. It is compatible with household dishwashers, making it easy to manage and bring to the everyday table.

Why this product

Selected because it is good for naturally serving small foods to accompany the table.

  1. Ceramic technique hand-kneaded by hand

    It is made with the tebineri craft technique, which shapes directly by human hands without using a potter's wheel.

  2. Petite size of 9cm in diameter

    Produced with a diameter of 9cm and a height of 1.8cm, it is an appropriate size for holding small side dishes or sauces.

  3. Household dishwasher cleaning support

    It can be washed easily with a household dishwasher, while direct flame, microwave, and oven use must be avoided.

This round bowl curves concavely toward the center and comes in three sizes, from 30ml to 300ml. Usable in both the microwave and dishwasher, it makes heating food and cleaning up easy. Even the largest bowl weighs only 180g, so you can comfortably hold and carry it lightly throughout your meal.

Why this product

Chosen for its wide range of sizes and ease of daily handling.

  1. Three sizes and capacities

    With three sizes ranging from 7.8cm to 16.2cm in diameter and 30ml to 300ml in capacity, it is easy to select the right one to match your portion of food.

  2. Microwave and dishwasher safe

    It can be used in both the microwave and dishwasher, making heating food and cleaning up effortless.

  3. Lightweight feel

    Even the largest size weighs 180g and the smallest size weighs 50g, making them comfortable to hold when setting or clearing the table.

This is a 170ml whisky tasting glass made of soda glass. It features a stemmed structure with a short stem, narrowing in width toward the opening. Weighing a light 70g, it is used to examine the aroma and flavor of whisky.

Why this product

Selected for its structure suited to whisky tasting and its effortless, comfortable weight.

  1. An opening that narrows upward

    It is designed so that the circumference narrows as it rises toward the rim where your lips touch.

  2. Lightweight stemmed structure

    Crafted with a stemmed structure with a leg, it is lightweight with a total weight of 70g.

  3. Soda glass and 170ml capacity

    Crafted using soda glass material, it is sized to hold 170ml of whisky.

Ishizuka GlassKitchenToolIG-11

How does the 'fire polishing' mentioned in the tableware description finish the glass?

While reading the description of Tebineri tableware, an unfamiliar process name appears, making one want to check how it differs from regular glass.

[이시즈카] Tebineri 스몰 볼 120ml
[이시즈카] Tebineri 아페리티프 글라스 150ml
hmmm editorial answer

Fire polishing is a finishing technique that exposes the molded glass surface to flames to smoothly melt away fine irregularities.

OttinettiKitchenToolOT-7

Is the wobbling felt when holding the wooden handle of the ravioli cutter normal?

The user is wondering if the product is defective because there is a slight clattering between the handle and the metal body when gripping the ravioli cutter.

[오티네티] 라비올리 & 쿠키 커터 (스텔라)
[오티네티] 라비올리 & 쿠키 커터 (트라이앵글)
[오티네티] 라비올리 & 쿠키 커터 (플라워)
hmmm editorial answer

There is structural play in the connection between the wooden handle and the body, so it may wobble, and this is a characteristic of the material, not a defect.

MaruhiroKitchenToolMAR-7

How do the uses differ between the smooth gloss on the inside of the vessel and the matte pattern on the outside?

This question arises when looking at the TAGAYA series vessels, noticing that the gloss finishes on the inside and the outer surface are different, and wanting to know the practical differences when plating food or washing them.

[마루히로 하사미] Takahiro Yasuda TAGAYA 볼 (5size / 5type)
[마루히로 하사미] Takahiro Yasuda TAGAYA 플레이트 (5size / 5type)
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The inside of the vessel where food directly touches is finished with a smooth gloss to make wiping away stains easy, while the pattern area that is held by hand or visible from the outside brings out a calm matte texture.