Tools
Christopher Kimball 6” Nakiri Knife
$59.99
Traditionally used for vegetables, the Nakiri has a thin blade that makes it ideal for slicing through onions, cabbage, radishes, scallions, leeks, carrots and any other vegetable. The thin blade...
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Christopher Kimball 3-Piece Knife Set
$99.99 $209.00
In order to make your time in the kitchen more fun and more productive, we sat down with the folks at Zwilling J.A. Henckels to design three knives based on...
Christopher Kimball for Kuhn Rikon Ratchet Grinder
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Most peppermills (this model also grinds spices) take forever to grind just one tablespoon. This new design is easy to use, uses a special ratchet motion, and produces all the...
Skeppshult Cast-Iron Spice Mill
$80.00
I found this small cast iron spice mill on a German website a couple of years ago and find that it is perfect for small grinding jobs – spices, not...
Christopher Kimball for Kuhn Rikon Wok Spatula
$20.00
Also known as a “wok shovel,” this broad, short spatula perfectly fits the radius of our wok and is an essential tool for the quick movements of stir frying and...
Christopher Kimball for Kuhn Rikon Traverse Power Whisk
$24.00
One of our more interesting designs, the Traverse Power Whisk has a flat, coiled design, which provides more active whisking since the egg whites or heavy cream come in contact with more...
Opinel No. 8 Stainless Steel Pocket Knife
$19.00
Our food editor, Matt Card, has a thing for folding knives. He brings them everywhere in case he has to do a bit of impromptu cooking. This knife has a...
Chistopher Kimball for Kuhn Rikon Softedge Quick Turn Spatula
$22.00
This silicone-edged fish spatula is our go-to tool for nonstick pans. It won’t scratch the pan, yet can easily get underneath the thinnest fillet. The spatula may look delicate, but...
Benriner Mandoline Slicer
$52.50
There are few kitchen tools that will improve the quality and appearance of your cooking as much as a mandoline. We use them for slicing vegetables paper-thin for delicate slaws,...
Opinel Breakfast Knife
$25.00
French-made Opinel has produced practical knives for generations. Their newly released ”brunch” knife follows suit with a stainless 4 ½ inch, partially serrated blade and comfortable vibrant-orange handle. The blade...
Christopher Kimball for Kuhn Rikon Straight Pocket Peeler
$10.00
The uniquely designed, compact design of this razor-sharp peeler gives you greater control and agility. It’ll make quick work of prepping most any vegetable and is perfect for cutting ribbons...
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Christopher Kimball Serrated Utility Knife, 5.5"
$39.99 $67.00
We recently did a survey of home cooks in the Boston area, and 70 percent of them said that they never sharpen their kitchen knives. Once I pulled myself up...
PalmPress One Cup Coffee Press
$38.00
There are all sorts of ways to brew coffee. As with much of life, the simplest method is usually the best. We love pour over and French press coffee for...
Stainless Steel Mesh Spider Strainer
$12.50
When Andrea Nguyen, author of The Pho Cookbook, visited Milk Street recently, she used this mesh spider/strainer to cook a small portion of noodles in the same pot she also...
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Christopher Kimball Paring Knife, 4"
$29.99 $50.00
We designed a long 4-inch paring knife that is also good for slicing, mincing and the like, not only for the smaller jobs. Having interviewed many chefs over the years...
Pingto Bamboo Chopstick Sets
$28.00
Chopsticks come in all shapes, sizes and materials, some of which are more user friendly than others. For example, we find slick steel Korean chopsticks nearly impossible to use (and...
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Christopher Kimball Cook's Knife, 7"
$54.99 $92.00
I sat down with the folks at Zwilling J.A. Henckels to design a lighter, easier to use Chef‰۪s Knife that would be perfect for someone who is not a professional...
Lamson Dough Scraper
$18.50
Dough scrapers, also known as a bench knives, are an absolute kitchen essential that we use for everything from dividing and kneading bread dough, shaping pie crusts and cutting rolled...
Work Sharp Culinary E5 Sharpening System
$199.95 $234.99
A recent Milk Street survey found that 70 percent of home cooks never sharp their knives! And that’s why so many of us do not like knife prep—it is both...
Christopher Kimball for Kuhn Rikon Precision Tongs
$18.00
We consider a set of tongs indispensable in the kitchen and collaborated with Kuhn Rikon on what we consider to be the perfect set. At 12 inches long, they are...
Christopher Kimball for Kuhn Rikon Softedge Thin Edge Spatula
$22.00
Protect your nonstick pans with our silicone-edged flexible spatula. The ultra-thin design easily slides beneath delicate fish or chicken fillets and your morning eggs.
Carl Mertens 9.2” lighter
$39.95
Matches may do the job, but when it comes to lighting candles, grills, burners and campfires, this sleek, satin-finished stainless lighter from Carl Mertens is a pleasure to use. German-made...
Earlywood Trifecta Wood Scraper/Spreader Set
$38.00
Why don’t home cooks use wooden scrapers for cooking more than wooden spoons? A scraper has a wide flat edge that is perfect for, that’s right, scraping the bottom of...
Christopher Kimball for Kuhn Rikon Serrated Pocket Peeler
$10.00
Our Serrated Pocket Peeler will easily help you remove smooth or fuzzy skins from tomatoes, peaches and more that would usually require blanching to loosen the skins. We think it’s...
Christopher Kimball for Kuhn Rikon Quick Turn Spatula
$20.00
This is our version of one of our favorite kitchen tools, the fish spatula. Flexible and thin, it’s a do-it-all tool for sautéing, grilling, baking—even stirring pasta. The thin, angled...
Earlywood Tapered Rolling Pin
$48.00
We prefer tapered French-style pins to American-style ball-bearing pins because the lighter weight provides better control over the dough's thickness. Tapered pins are also ideal for rolling out circles of...
Christopher Kimball for Kuhn Rikon Spider Skimmer
$22.00
The fine-wired basket of this skimmer is ideal for fishing foods out of hot oil, bubbling broth and boiling water. We also like using it for stirring short or chunky...
Crooked Wood Hand Sculpted Muddler
$15.00
I love an old fashioned and I love muddlers for crushing an orange slice with slice with sugar and bitters. But you can also use a muddler for lots of...
Idahone Ceramic Honing Rod
$35.00
Sharpening steels and honing rods cannot sharpen a very dull blade (the blade needs to be reground) but, if you keep up with it, this honing rod can keep your...
Kilner Fermentation Set
$45.00
My wife is crazy about anything fermented, from kimchi to the bottles of kombucha that take up an entire shelf in our refrigerator. With this set, anyone can produce fermented...
Work Sharp Culinary M3 Manual Knife Sharpener
$69.99
The M3 Knife Sharpener is a manual system that combines the fine ceramic rod from the E5 kit with an interchangeable diamond sharpening rod, which is fully capable of putting...
Fermentation & Storage Container for Kimchi, Pickles and Sauerkraut - .9 gal.
$17.95
You may never have thought you need this simple device, but you do. The durably built .9 gal Korean container is designed for fermenting kimchi, sauerkraut, or pickles. The double, lock-tight lid...
Work Sharp Culinary E5 Sharpener Upgrade Kit
$49.95
The E5 Upgrade Kit takes the sharpener to the next level with 15 and 20-degree blade angle guides, which are easily swapped out with the E5’s 17-degree angle guides. Fifteen degrees...
Christopher Kimball Signature Timer
$39.00
This timer is small and lightweight, but not so small that it’s hard to use. A double window allows users to track two separate events simultaneously without having to toggle...
Lamsen Ulu Knife
$27.50
We found this rocking Ulu knife easy to use both for mincing herbs and for bigger jobs such as cutting pizza. If you’re a pro with a chef’s knife, you...
Mepal Cirqula 4-Piece Storage Set
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A good set of high-quality storage bowls is essential in any kitchen for storing prepared ingredients and leftovers. These sturdy polypropolene bowls from the Dutch company Mepal nest snugly for...
Giannini 6-Cup Moka Pot
$164.00
Unless you’re willing to invest in a big-ticket espresso machine, a stovetop espresso maker, otherwise known as a moka pot, can provide the best bang for the buck for espresso-style...
Opinel Slim No.10 Olive Wood Handle Folding Knife
$37.00
Our food editor, Matt Card, has a thing for folding knives. He brings them everywhere in case he has to do a bit of impromptu cooking. This knife has a olive...
Grapevine Forge Hand-Forged Skewers - Set of 6
$52.00
Forged by hand in Ohio, these are the last skewers you’ll likely ever need. And frankly they are the best-looking skewers we have ever seen. The large, looped handle makes...
Christopher Kimball for Kuhn Rikon Slotted Spoon
$18.00
Slotted spoons are valuable for straining small items and all sorts of stirring—in fact, we use slotted spoons more often than solid spoons for our cooking. Our smartly designed version...
Christopher Kimball for Kuhn Rikon Serving Spoon
$18.00
This 14-inch long stainless spoon does double duty as a cooking tool and serving utensil. It’s just the right size for anything you can throw at it, and its stainless...
Perceval Steak Knives
$395.00
Based in France’s knife-making capital, Thiers, Perceval Knives marries old-school craftsmanship with a clean, modern aesthetic. The stunning 9.47” steak knife features a razor-sharp, Swedish-steel blade you’ll want to use...
Christopher Kimball for Kuhn Rikon Thin Edge Spatula
$20.00
A thin, flexible-bladed spatula is essential for everything from frying pancakes and cutlets to flipping steaks and chicken on the grill.
Martinez Pottery Handmade 1 Gallon Stoneware Vinegar Crock
$56.00
This attractive 1-gallon spouted stoneware vessel serves double duty as either a convenient water or iced tea jug or vinegar crock. Vinegar is easy to make at home – simply start...
Uuni 10kg 100% Oak Pellets
$30.00
These premium wood pellets are designed for use with the Uuni ovens. Made from 100% oak, sourced direct from U.S. forests, these pellets light easily, burn efficiently, and produce very...
