Tools we tested before we sold them.
Twenty-eight pieces of cookware, cutlery, and prep gear -- each one used in our test kitchen for at least thirty days. Free shipping on any order above $75.






Heritage Walnut Cutting Board
A 17-inch end-grain walnut block built to outlast a decade of knives.
Cordobes 8-Inch Chef Knife
A forged high-carbon chef knife with a stabilized walnut handle and a thin laser-honed edge.
Black-Iron 12-Inch Skillet
A single-cast iron pan, factory-seasoned with flax oil, ready for the first sear straight out of the box.
Saturno Enameled Dutch Oven
A 5.5 quart enameled cast iron pot for braises, soups, and crusty no-knead loaves.
Copper Core Saucepan, 3 qt
A five-ply pan with a copper core for instant, even heat -- great for sauces and risotto.
Bakehouse Half Sheet Pan
A heavy aluminum half sheet with rolled rims for cookies, sheet pan dinners, and roasting.
Old World Mixing Spoon Set
Three solid-beech spoons in a hand-thrown ceramic crock for the back of the stove.
Carrera Stand Mixer, 5 qt
A 500-watt direct-drive stand mixer with a 5 quart bowl and three included attachments.
Hearth Wooden Spoon Trio
Three hand-carved cherry-wood spoons sized for everyday cooking.
Tre Forni 3-Piece Pot Set
A stainless trio: 1.5 qt saucepan, 3 qt saucepan, and an 8 qt stockpot -- the everyday set.
Marble Mortar and Pestle
A heavy 6-inch marble mortar for crushing whole spices, garlic, and herb pastes.
Praga Stovetop Espresso Maker
A 6-cup polished aluminum moka pot for stovetop espresso the way nonna made it.
Pantry Storage Jar Set
Three thick-walled glass jars with bamboo lids and silicone gaskets for grains and beans.
Precision Measuring Cup Stack
Four nested stainless measuring cups laser-etched in both metric and US volumes.
Old Grove French Press
A 34 oz double-walled stainless French press that holds heat for 80 minutes.
Nested Mixing Bowl Set
A graduated set of five stainless mixing bowls with non-skid silicone bottoms.
Heat-Safe Silicone Spatula Set
Three pro silicone spatulas rated to 600 degrees F for high-heat cooking.
Beech Rolling Pin, 18 in
A French-style tapered rolling pin from a single billet of European beech.
Whistle Tea Kettle
A 2 quart stainless stovetop kettle with a low classic whistle that does not shriek.
Bowl-Lift Food Processor
An 11-cup processor with a single chute, four blades, and a powerful 900-watt motor.
Bamboo Steamer Stack
A traditional two-tier 10-inch bamboo steamer for dumplings, fish, and vegetables.
Pocket Digital Kitchen Scale
A compact 11-pound capacity scale accurate to 1 gram with a backlit display.
Crystal Carafe, 1.5 L
A blown-glass water carafe with a perfectly weighted hand-blown stopper.
Wine Decanter, 1.5 L
A pulled-glass decanter with a wide aerating bowl and a slim neck for one-handed pouring.
Hand-Thrown Serving Platter
A 16-inch hand-thrown ceramic platter glazed in deep saffron for big-batch serving.
Classic Boston Cocktail Shaker
A two-piece weighted cocktail shaker built for bar speed and a clean seal.
Hand-Cut Tumbler Set
Four heavy-bottomed hand-cut glasses for whiskey, juice, or a finger of olive oil.