This pair of tongs is pressed from a single sheet of 18-8 stainless steel, with no seams or rivets, making it highly hygienic, easy to clean, and resistant to trapped food or bacteria build-up.
The perforated tips allow liquid to drain quickly while lifting, making them ideal for pasta, blanched vegetables, or freshly fried ingredients. The rounded, spatula-like ends gently grip food without scratching cookware surfaces.
The spring tension is carefully calibrated, giving a smooth and natural feel in use — almost like an extension of your hand. Precise enough for plating, yet sturdy enough for everyday cooking. This design was awarded the Good Design Award in 2001.
We deliver small goods across New Zealand (excluding PO Boxes) at a flat rate of $8. For orders totalling $100 or more, delivery is free.
From the 1990s to 2000s, Sori Yanagi designed numerous stainless steel kitchen tools to complement his pots and tableware.
Minimizing parts and using one-piece stainless steel construction, these tools were durable, easy to clean, and innovative for their time. Carefully shaped handles ensure a comfortable grip, while ladles are designed to scoop efficiently, pour easily, and skim ingredients or foam with precision.
This kettle was originally developed in response to Tokyo Gas Company’s post-war demand for a highly efficient water-boiling appliance. Its unique central heating structure increases the surface area exposed to heat, allowing water to boil faster while maintaining excellent heat retention.
Although the original Speed Kettle had a short production run, its innovative concept was later carried forward and reintroduced in 1994 as a stainless steel kettle—becoming a timeless classic that balances functionality with industrial design elegance.
Image From Yanagi Design
