There is a Chinese saying that goes like “if there is perseverance, even a rod can be grounded into a needle” (basically, “as long as there is perseverance, strokes fell great oaks”). Well, you know what? It couldn’t be more true as demonstrated by Twitter user Kiwamikouba (YouTuber Kiwami Japan). Not only did Kiwamikouba prove that with perseverance, he can turn pretty much anything (including food!) into very sharp knives, he also demonstrated that everything in the kitchen has the potential to be turned into a knife – with a lot of time, that is. Continue reading Believe It Or Not, This Knife Is Made From Regular Plastic Food Wrap
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I Can’t Believe I Am Saying This… But This Miniature Cleaver Is Cute
The word ‘cute’ is hardly applicable to knives, but the Blanka Pocket Cleaver Knife by JHO Knives is exactly that: cute. The cuteness is not immediately apparent until you realize that it is actually has a big blade form of a cleaver, but at a size that fits in the palm of your hand (it measures just 13 cm or about 5.12 inches). It is that small, which kind of qualifies it as a pocket knife. The only thing about this “pocket knife” is, it is fixed blade; not foldable or retractable, and it is a kitchen knife that is also capable of chopping branches and wood if the need arises. Continue reading I Can’t Believe I Am Saying This… But This Miniature Cleaver Is Cute
Look Out Cling Wrap, UniLid Is Here To Take Your Place As Fresh Food Keeper
For nearly 70 years, households around the world look to plastic cling wrap to keep food fresh and away from nasty, invisible bacteria and we are still doing so, but why? Simply because, there are no alternatives, like maybe a lid that fits every possible shapes and sizes of containers or food. Well, that my friends, changes today. Meet UniLid, so named because it is an one-lid-fits-all universal lid. It is actually quite revolutionary. So much so that it might just relegate traditional plastic cling wrap (or just plastic wrap) as a bygone era invention. Continue reading Look Out Cling Wrap, UniLid Is Here To Take Your Place As Fresh Food Keeper
These NASA-Inspired Knives Promised To Stay Sharp Five Times Longer
Forget about stainless steel edge blades. If you want kitchen knives with blades that stay sharp longer (very much longer) and one that befits your high-tech lifestyle, then these NASA Inspired Kitchen Knives by Habitat Housewares are what you need. Featuring a patented metal alloy developed by Caltech and tested by U.S. space agency NASA, not only is the blade edge of these knives extra-sharp, but they will stay sharp fives time longer than regular knives. Continue reading These NASA-Inspired Knives Promised To Stay Sharp Five Times Longer
Nissin’s High-tech Fork Cancels Out Slurping Noises When Eating Noodles
Have you eaten ramen in Japan in, say, a restaurant? How do you like it? Lovely? Or are you bothered by fellow ramen chompers who are constantly producing the annoying slurping sound? I am not going to lie. I am, always. But we can’t blame them, it is a cultural thing. By slurping the noodles, it is supposed to make the noodles tastier and also as a way of expressing that it is really that damn good. Gosh. I never figure out how those reasons are any rational. Continue reading Nissin’s High-tech Fork Cancels Out Slurping Noises When Eating Noodles
Origami Cutting Board Turns into A Colander And Strainer In A Second
Thinking of reducing your kitchen’s clutter? I know right, who wouldn’t? If that’s what you desire, you may want to start with Oriboard. Designed by French designer Yannick Hesch, this origami-like kitchenware lets you cut, collect, rinse, drain and pour the ingredients straight into the frying pan – all from a single innovative kitchen gadget. Thanks to its innovative folding design, it can transform from a cutting board, AKA chop board, into a colander that holds the ingredients for rinsing and draining of water, so the ingredients can go direct from preparation to the pan. Continue reading Origami Cutting Board Turns into A Colander And Strainer In A Second
Edge of Belgravia’s Latest Kitchen Knives – No Two Blades Are The Same
Remember Edge of Belgravia, the purveyor of intricate and expertly crafted kitchen knives? Well, if you believe that chef knives are more than mere pieces of sharpened steel, then you will be glad to know that the UK kitchen knife maker has a new set of knives to please the connoisseur in you. Called Kuroi Hana Japanese Knife Collection, they are, as hinted by the product name, fusion of two cultures: the meticulous craftsmanship of British chef knife designer/maker, and the supreme quality of Japanese steel known as AUS-10 that boasts a hardness range of 58-60 HRC, promising to delivery superior toughness, sharpness and good corrosion resistance. Continue reading Edge of Belgravia’s Latest Kitchen Knives – No Two Blades Are The Same
Cookie Box That Can Only Be Opened By Two Person Is So National Treasure
This is a Cookie Box and it could very well be a Da Vinci worthy creation. Why? Because, unlike the cookie jars you know, this box has a complex mechanism that needs a little team work, unless you’re born with three hands, to reveal the precious treats stashed within. About the third hand… it means you need another willing person and no, that one in the middle, to the south, doesn’t count. It need digits to work the magic. Continue reading Cookie Box That Can Only Be Opened By Two Person Is So National Treasure
If You Want A Perfect Joe, Then You Will Want This High-tech Kettle
Some say the best coffee brewing temperature for water is at 205F or 95 Celsius. Knowing the temperature is one thing, but how you get that exact temperature and maintain it for the pour is another thing. That’s not to mention the all-important pour ritual that will also effect the taste of the coffee. A master brewer with the right machine could pull it off, but for everyone else, there’s the Stagg EKG Electric Pour-over Kettle by Fellow. Building upon the company’s Stagg Pour-over Kettle, EKG is essentially the electric version, or if you like, a Stagg on steroid. Continue reading If You Want A Perfect Joe, Then You Will Want This High-tech Kettle
This Stovetop Pizza Oven Lets You Make Pizzeria-Quality Pizzas In Minutes
If you have a thing for crafting your own pizzas and do not own an oven, here’s a nifty kitchenware called Pizzeria Pronto Stovetop Pizza Oven that will let make your own Italian pie. Brought to you by the same folks who designed the portable pizza oven, this a mouthful product has no burner or whatsoever, but relies on your existing stovetop to get the heat it requires to cook a delicious pizza. A Pizzeria Pronto Stovetop Pizza Oven cooks one pizza at a time and it is designed to reach heat of over 600F, so you can fill your stomach sooner – like in a matter of minutes. Though it is worthy to note that “matter of minutes” also depends on the power of your stovetop. The higher the BTU of your stove, the quicker it gets preheated and ready rock. I think you get the idea. Continue reading This Stovetop Pizza Oven Lets You Make Pizzeria-Quality Pizzas In Minutes