Milk Street Nakiri

What if we told you there is a Japanese knife specifically designed for vegetable prep that will make your cooking safer, easier and faster? It is vastly better than the all-purpose European chef’s knife, which is clunky, heavy and too thick to precisely slice and dice onions, cut carrots into perfect coins or reduce chard into feathery ribbons. The solution is the Milk Street Nakiri. It’s light, thin and sharp, with a design that resembles a mini cleaver—2 inches deep with a squared-off tip. A very thin blade, just 1.6 millimeters at the top, tapers down even thinner toward the end so it slices through even tough ingredients effortlessly without bending. The broad blade shields your fingers when you chop and works as a bench scraper to transfer chopped veggies to the simmering pot. With the help of veteran industrial designer David Lewin, we added a few special touches. The blade is embossed with a nonstick file pattern that replicates the kourochi (blacksmith) or tshuchime (pear skin) finish to traditional nakiris, so sliced ingredients fall right off. A gentle curve accommodates fingers when choking up tight for control, and the handle has been designed to provide a nonslip grip.

This eye catching double sided chopping board/tray entirely made in Italy is the result of a keen research on functional designs of multipurpose products for an ideal use in a household as well as restaurants and hotels.

This product is an ideal light use cutting board. But can also be used as a serving plate for appetizers cheeses and other dishes. This cutting board/tray is made of solid beech wood and is entirely recyclable. It is treated with food safe oils that gives it a smooth finish, a good hydrorepellence and resistance to stains

This eye catching plate/cutting board made in Italy is the result of a keen research on functional designs of multipurpose products for use in your home. This product is an ideal serving plate for appetizers cheeses and other dishes but also as a light use cutting board. This plate/cutting board is made of recycled beechwood. It is treated with food safe oils that gives it a smooth finish, is hydro repellence and is resistant to stains. These boards fit very well in different table settings from the elegant dinner party to everyday use.

Replace disposable napkins with the Organic Company’s set of four dinner napkins. Made from machine-washable, 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, these beautiful napkins are a sustainable and attractive choice for your table. Plus, all fabric is certified to be free from toxins and heavy metals and made under fair working conditions. Available in dark blue or clay.

Designed for convenient storage, this set from Staub comes with three essential pieces—a braiser, grill pan and a round cocotte (also known as a Dutch oven). A universal lid fits all of them and seals in steam and moisture for Staub’s signature even cook. Each piece is designed with sloped sides and comes with removable rubberized bumpers for safe, scratch-free nesting. Staub's durable enameled cast iron cooks evenly at a broad range of temperatures and has low-stick properties for easy, no-fuss cooking. This set works for everybody: it's a perfect first investment in high-quality cast iron, or a fabulous gift that'll last a generation. The enameled finish means you can use soap to clean the cast iron, while the pop of glossy color on the handles and outside beautifully accents any kitchen. Available in three classic shades: Black, Grenadine and Dark Blue.

3.5-Quart Braiser Staub calls this 3.5-quart braiser “the perfect pot for one-dish dinners, slow-cooked braises and simmered soups” and we couldn’t agree more. With its signature enamel cast-iron heat-retaining and browning qualities, plus beautiful craftsmanship, one-pot meals, braises and soups will be the star of dinnertime.

5.25-Quart Round Cocotte A Dutch oven like this one is essential gear for any kitchen, but Matthew Card, our Creative Director of Recipes and Products, even uses his cocotte nestled in the coals of his grill, after which it cleans up beautifully. This 5.25-quart model is a nice manageable size for everyday use; the company thickly glazes the outside of its cookware and lines the interiors with a matte-black enamel, so it's impervious to chipping.

10-Inch Pure Grill Staub's Pure Grill has a nonstick enameled finish, shallow sides and ridges on the cooking surface that drain off excess fat and allow for better crisping; achieve diamond charring on your steaks, hamburgers, chicken and more without having to fire up an outdoor grill. Two ear handles instead of a long handle make the pan easy to maneuver.

Slice your pie and serve it, too, with this Serrated Pie Knife from triangle Tools. This sleek, stainless steel server features one smooth edge and one serrated edge, so you can cut into soft cakes or pie crust with equal ease. After cutting, the pie knife’s flat 7-inch blade slides easily under slices to pull them out cleanly. Their tools are made in Solingen, a German city known for high-quality cutlery. The handle is made from a sturdy polymer, hand-finished and completed with rivets for secure attachment.

Suncraft’s modernized 7-inch nakiri takes the classic Japanese blade’s typical rectangular shape and adds a soft, pointed tip for a uniquely useful knife. The blade’s geometry is more arced than a traditional nakiri, which makes it adept at mincing and rock chopping. Despite the curving blade, it retains a nearly consistent broad blade to the tip for finger safety and the ability to scoop chopped foods up to transfer to the mixing bowl or hot skillet. Suncraft’s classically styled “Senzo” line of knives feature AUS-10 steel blade, a tried-and-true knife steel that holds an edge well, is easy to tune up and is highly resistant to corrosion (though as with any knife, should be dried after use). The western-style handles are fashioned from pakkawood, a traditional handle material of wood stabilized with resins, which makes them impervious to water.

This box grater features four cutting sides—coarse grate, medium grate, fine grate and slice—all made from etched metal, which increases each blade’s sharpness and durability, and they won’t buckle under pressure. And unlike other brands, which often have a thick frame of metal or plastic between each cutting surface, Cuisipro extends each of their grater's cutting surfaces to the edge: more area means easier slicing, quicker grating and less work, so you can tackle soft foods like certain cheeses and sturdy veggies like carrots with ease. Plus, there aren’t any extra nooks and crannies for bits of food to get stuck in, making for easier cleanup. Its ergonomic top handle is coated in comfortable, nonslip rubber, and the grater has a rubberized detachable base that holds it steady, measures volume and collects the gratings. You can simply grate, measure, remove and dump directly into your pan without extra fuss.

This unique serving spoon-knife combo tool is a must-have for serving. Right at the table (or the picnic blanket or the potluck), you can use the serrated edge to cut out your perfect portion of food and then use the dipped bowl of the spoon to easily scoop it into your plate. The concave shape and wider width actually lifts up the food and holds it there—it won’t go tumbling back onto the platter like it would with a classic narrow, triangular server. The blade is sharp enough to cut through pizza crust and it’s ideal for slicing through gooey lasagna without lopping off that top layer of chewy cheese trying to slice and serve. Plus, it’s made from durable, dishwasher safe stainless steel with a satin finish, which is great for camouflaging scratches after frequent use. (And we promise you’ll be using this tool quite a bit.)

Most pepper mills (this model also grinds spices) take forever to grind just one tablespoon. This new design—which we developed with Kuhn Rikon—is easy to use and produces all the spice you need quickly. Its innovative back-and-forth ratchet action is simpler than a twist-style mill, especially for those with hand issues. The precision ceramic grinder is effective and durable, and the front-loading hopper is far better than top-loading grinders, where half the spices inevitably spill during filling. Perhaps our favorite feature is the removable bottom container, which makes it easy to measure and transport spices to a stovetop pot or mixing bowl.

We’re the first to admit that most small grills don’t work. It’s hard to get the charcoal started, it’s hard to control the heat and it’s hard to manuever them because of so much heat in such a small area. This little charcoal grill is the exception to the rule. Not only is it easily portable, as it’s made from lightweight and durable steel, but its unique square shape allows you to distribute charcoal evenly and also have the optimum grilling surface area to squeeze in more steaks than a typical small grill. It’s made with a high-temperature finish with chrome handles, which stay cool to the touch even when the grill is in use. And the design of the firebox allows for enough airflow to start the charcoal, but the chimney-like shape protects it from wind as it lights. The grill grates are perfectly positioned, too—we were able to brown steaks quite nicely without burning them. Plus, the grill also has an integrated storage compartment for extra charcoal or grilling tools as well as a built in bamboo wood tray for serving or to use as a cutting board.

The moHA! ginger grater has blades that are arranged in all directions for steady grating, as opposed to a one-directional rasp grater. But like with a wand-style rasp grater, moHA!'s cutting surface is made of sharp and durable precision-cut stainless steel. When you rotate the device, an integrated cleaning arm sweeps in a circular motion to scrape shavings off the blade, so all of the grated food ends up in your recipe, not stuck in crevices. A small compartment catches food shavings, for less mess and easier measuring; plus, the concave sides are comfortable to hold and allow you to keep a firm grip on the grater during use. The moHA! Ginger Grater has pieces that detach easily for cleaning, but the device stays together during use. When you're done using it, simply disassemble and toss it in the dishwasher.

You won’t mind doing dishes when you have this jewel-like soap bar on your counter. Made with natural ingredients in France, it gets sudsy instantly and it doesn’t leave a filmy residue on the dishes like other soaps can. It’s tough on dish dirt, but gentle on your hands—as it’s made from Marseille soap with organic olive oil. Plus, it comes in fully recyclable packaging and the most heavenly scents: refreshing lemon mint, floral grapefruit rose and bright sage basil.

Staub's durable enameled cast iron cooks evenly at a broad range of temperatures and has low-stick properties for easy, no-fuss cooking—for best results, use low or medium heat. The company thickly glazes the outside of its cookware and lines the interiors with a matte-black enamel, so it's impervious to chipping. Whether you're braising browning or roasting, there’s very little you can’t cook in this dish, and we consider it an absolute kitchen essential. Staub's handsome designs and rich colors will look great on any table, and the pieces are durable enough to be passed on to the next generation.

Italian design firm Artelegno uses sustainably sourced wood to make these beautiful, individually crafted knife blocks, which combine the safety of magnetic knife bars with the attractiveness of wooden knife blocks. Store, protect and display your kitchen knives in style: Hidden, built-in magnets that firmly hold blades in place without making them difficult to remove, Artelegno's curved design gives it a contemporary, sculptural look. There's also an extra convenience factor: Rather than different sized slots for different knives, any knife can be placed in any magnetized position—so long as the blade is not longer than the length of the holder. Holding up to 10 knives, this block is actually perfectly sized for a small kitchen and looks beautiful on display.

This two-in-one manual juicer is the top choice of our kitchen team. Its lever-style design is much easier on the hands than a typical reamer style, which requires difficult pressing and twisting, and it’s more efficient than other similar juicers, which require you to buy and store multiple to get every size you need. Made from durable, industrial-grade aluminum, the Zulay’s unique dual-cup design can easily accommodate both lemons and limes. It also inverts the citrus as it juices, accessing spots inside the fruit that other juicers can’t quite reach and catching large pulp pieces and stray seeds along the way. Plus, it directs the juice stream downward, so no more splatter on countertops and clothing.

Italian design firm Artelegno uses sustainably sourced wood to make these beautiful, individually crafted knife blocks, which combine the safety of magnetic knife bars with the attractiveness of wooden knife blocks. Store, protect and display your kitchen knives in style: Hidden, built-in magnets that firmly hold blades in place without making them difficult to remove, Artelegno's open design gives it a contemporary, sculptural look. The design also allows you to see the entire knife, not just its handle, making it much easier to differentiate between knives with similar handles. Plus, the relatively wide space between panels is great for showing off design details on your knives such as etched or hammered blade finishes. There's also an extra convenience factor: Rather than different sized slots for different knives, any knife can be placed in any magnetized position—so long as the blade is not longer than the length of the holder.

Italian design firm Artelegno uses sustainably sourced wood to make these beautiful, individually crafted knife blocks, which combine the safety of magnetic knife bars with the attractiveness of wooden knife blocks. Store, protect and display your kitchen knives in style: Hidden, built-in magnets that firmly hold blades in place without making them difficult to remove, Artelegno's open design gives it a contemporary, sculptural look. The design also allows you to see the entire knife, not just its handle, making it much easier to differentiate between knives with similar handles. Plus, the relatively wide space between panels is great for showing off design details on your knives such as etched or hammered blade finishes. There's also an extra convenience factor: Rather than different sized slots for different knives, any knife can be placed in any magnetized position—so long as the blade is not longer than the length of the holder.