Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Tongs

$69.00
DETAILS

This is the solid version without perforations. Unlike the perforated model, which allows liquids to drain as you lift, this design retains sauces and liquids more effectively—making it ideal for pasta with sauce, stews, or any dish where you want to serve both food and liquid together.

Pressed from a single sheet of 18-8 stainless steel with no seams or rivets, it is highly hygienic, durable, and resistant to trapped food or residue build-up. The softly rounded tips grip ingredients gently without scratching pots, pans, or serving dishes.

The spring tension is light and responsive, allowing effortless one-handed use. It works just as well at the stove as it does for serving and plating directly at the table.

MATERIALS / DIMENSIONS

-Material: Stainless steel
-Dimensions: 220 x 70 x 47 mm

SHIPPING

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.

1997 kitchen tools

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.

The 1953 Kettle: Innovation Born from Post-War Tokyo

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