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

HORIE TOUKIKitchenToolHT-8

Why does the rim take on a yellowish tint after undergoing the 'high-temperature firing' mentioned in the description?

After seeing the explanation in the white porcelain tableware guide that the rim may take on a yellowish tint due to high-temperature firing, the user is curious about the meaning of the term and the reason behind the color change.

hmmm editorial answer

When ceramics are baked at high temperatures in a kiln, the glaze and clay react to the heat, naturally creating a subtle yellowish tint along the rim of the dish.

Retailer product page ↗[호리에] h+ 림 플레이트 (4size)₩12,000

Retailer product page ↗[호리에] h+ 팔각 볼 (2size)₩18,000

OttinettiKitchenToolOT-3

There are shallow scratches and black spots on the surface of my new pot; is the product defective?

This is a situation to confirm whether it is subject to exchange when marks or spots are seen on the surface upon unpacking the delivered new aluminum pot.

hmmm editorial answer

Ottinetti does not consider fine scratches, water stains, and black spots that occur due to the inherent characteristics of aluminum material as product defects.

Linked product ↗[오티네티] 라비올리 & 쿠키 커터 (플라워)₩15,000

Linked product ↗[오티네티] 사각 트레이 (4size)₩34,000

Linked product ↗[오티네티] 스텐 핸들 소테팬 (2size / 인덕션 OK)₩114,000

Linked product ↗[오티네티] 후라이팬 (3size)₩69,000

SHIMOMURAKitchenToolSH-2

Can the stainless steel round storage container be put in the dishwasher, including the lid?

After using it to hold food, you may wonder about the care instructions and whether it is okay to put both the container and lid into the dishwasher together.

hmmm editorial answer

The stainless steel body can be washed in the dishwasher, but the included lid cannot be used in the dishwasher.

Retailer product page ↗[시모무라] 스텐 원형 보관용기 (2pcs)₩24,000

Toyo SasakiKitchenToolTS-2

What kind of glass is the 'HS full-surface ion-toughened glass' stated in the drinking glass description?

Sometimes the English abbreviation and the name of the toughening method written in the drinking glass specifications are unfamiliar, making people wonder what characteristics they mean.

hmmm editorial answer

It is tempered glass that hardens the surface through chemical ion exchange, increasing the durability of the entire glass as well as the rim touched by lips, while remaining light and thin.

Retailer product page ↗[도요사사키] 스태커블 텀블러 115ml / 155ml₩11,000

Retailer product page ↗[도요사사키] 히노 캐쥬얼 글라스 (2size)₩13,000

Nakagawa Masashichi ShotenKitchenToolNMS-2

What makes clip-on earrings made of paper comfortable when actually worn?

When seeing jewelry made of paper for the first time, it is not easy to gauge its fit or practicality. Compared to metal jewelry, one wonders what advantages it offers when worn in daily life.

hmmm editorial answer

Weighing at most 1.6g per piece, you barely feel any fatigue from the weight even after wearing it on your ear all day.

Retailer product page ↗[나카가와상점] YURAGU 귀찌₩74,000

Linked product ↗[나카가와상점] YURAGU 귀찌₩50,000

MaruhiroKitchenToolMAR-2

What kind of manufacturing method does 'Tatara' in the dish name refer to?

The unfamiliar word 'Tatara' repeatedly appears in the dish names or descriptions, but it is difficult to grasp what specific process it entails, leading to this question.

hmmm editorial answer

Tatara refers to a traditional ceramic molding technique where clay rolled out thinly like a slab is placed onto a mold and patted by hand to shape it.

Retailer product page ↗[마루히로 하사미] BARBAR 타타라 오발 플레이트 26cm₩49,000

NODA HOROKitchenToolNH-2

Does the red 'S' sticker on the bottom mean Small size?

This considers the situation of readers who see the alphabet sticker on the bottom of a NODA HORO container and are confused about whether it is a size label indicating the product size (Small).

hmmm editorial answer

The red sticker on the bottom of the product does not indicate Small size; it is an official certification mark showing that it has passed the standards of the Japan Enamel Association.

Linked product ↗[노다호로] LUKE 양수냄비 21cm (LK-21T) - 인덕션 OK₩126,000

KajidonyaKitchenToolKA-8

What is the use of the design where the tip of the frying tongs slightly floats in the air?

When putting down oil-coated frying tongs during cooking, people often wonder whether they need to use a separate saucer or plate.

hmmm editorial answer

The tong tips that touch food are designed not to touch the floor or surface directly, so you can place them right down on the countertop or table during cooking and still use them hygienically.

Retailer product page ↗[카지동야] kajidonya 튀김집게₩34,000

Kimura GlassKitchenToolKG-2

What roles do the narrowing rim and the lid of the whiskey tasting glass serve?

While reading the description of the tasting glass, I became curious about the practical use of the tulip shape that narrows toward the top and the included glass lid.

[기무라글라스] KIMURA GLASS 위스키 테이스팅 글라스 198 세트 (198ml)

hmmm editorial answer

The narrowing rim gathers the whiskey's aromas to deliver them to the nose, and the dedicated lid keeps the collected aromas trapped so they do not disperse outside the glass.

Retailer product page ↗[기무라글라스] KIMURA GLASS 위스키 테이스팅 글라스 198 세트 (198ml)₩136,000

IgamonoKitchenToolIGA-4

Unlike regular earthenware pots, what difference in cooking does the notice stating 'heating an empty pot' is possible make?

Since typical ceramic cookware is prone to cracking when placed on fire without moisture, dry heating is generally avoided. This question is asked to find out what kind of cooking methods the 'heating an empty pot' labeling on the roast earthenware pot actually enables.

hmmm editorial answer

It allows for roasting or stir-frying dishes by heating only the pot without moisture, and expands the cooking range as even the lid can be used over direct heat.

Retailer product page ↗[이가모노] 로스트 뚝배기₩239,000

AzmayaKitchenToolAZ-7

Is it okay to scrub and wash canvas bags or clothes with a kitchen scourer?

I saw information in the kitchen scourer description stating that it can be used for hand-washing canvas bags or shirt collars. I asked this question out of concern that the fabric might get damaged when scrubbed with a stiff brush intended for washing dishes.

hmmm editorial answer

The windmill palm scourer can be used not only for washing kitchen dishware, but also for spot hand-washing stiff canvas bags or stained shirt collars.

Retailer product page ↗[아즈마야] Azmaya 종려나무 수세미 L₩48,000

HORIE TOUKIKitchenToolHT-7

What kind of finish is the "uncoated" (mudojang) on the hinoki coaster mentioned in the description?

Seeing the phrase stating that the hinoki coaster is uncoated in the sake cup set guide may make you wonder about the meaning of this unfamiliar term. You may also want to check in advance how to handle an uncoated wooden product in daily life.

hmmm editorial answer

Uncoated is a finishing method where the solid wood is left in its original state without applying paint or chemical coatings to the surface.

Retailer product page ↗[호리에] h+ 도쿠리 / 사케잔 시리즈₩15,000