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Estrella Barware Series

Estrella

Estrella is a barware series made of automated pressed soda-lime glass. The collection has 11 pieces, including glasses for whiskey, shots, wine, martinis, coupes, cocktails, long drinks and water. The design draws on kaleidoscopic star motifs, and the name Estrella means star in Spanish. Light bends and refracts across the patterned surfaces. The star decorations also create a non-slip surface that is easy to grip. The production method gives the series the strength needed for frequent washing in bars and restaurants, as well as for use at home.

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Yin Mo Star Kui 4 Pieces Knife Set

Yin Mo Star Kui

Yin Mo Star Kui is a four piece Chinese knife set designed for home kitchens. Each blade is made of composite steel with a multilayer structure. A high carbon steel core keeps the edge sharp, while a low carbon steel surface layer resists corrosion. Hot forging at 1040 degrees Celsius and cold forging at minus 196 degrees Celsius improve strength and toughness. The forged surface is slightly rough, which reduces contact with sticky food. The handle has a concave grip area and balanced weight for comfort during long use. The black and silver finish carries a classic Taotie pattern.

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Se Pro Set Stirring Needle and Dropper

Se Pro Set

Se Pro Set is a coffee preparation set with a stirring needle and a dropper. The stirring needle uses a press type mechanism that quickly redistributes the coffee powder layer. A visible and stepless height adjustment suits powder bowls of different depths. At rest the needle retracts into the base to avoid contact with the table. The dropper collects and distributes ground coffee evenly and has rounded corners for safe handling. A magnetic connection eases docking with the powder bowl. Sandblasted anodized aluminium and mirror polished stainless steel are used.

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Moonlight Reverie 7 Piece Set

Moonlight Reverie 7

Moonlight Reverie 7 is a kitchen knife set made for home cooks and professional chefs. The set covers slicing, chopping bones and peeling, and the knives are kept in a block with ordered slots that keep the countertop tidy. The blades are made of 50Cr15MoV steel with a polymethylsiloxane coating and an antimicrobial treatment that resist corrosion and bacterial growth. The block is made of PP and ABS plastic, can be taken apart for cleaning and includes a sharpener, a scissors holder and a reinforced base for stability.

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Billund Spice Grinder

Billund

Billund is a spice grinder made for whole spices and seasoning blends. The grinding burr is placed at the top, so the grinder is turned upside down during use and leaves no residue on the table. An adjustment knob on top sets the coarseness of the grind. A silicone plug at the base allows easy filling with different spices or blends. The housing is made entirely of a bio-composite of wood cellulose fibres and oils extracted from wood pulp during paper making. The colourful design is inspired by building blocks.

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Sakura Cup

Sakura

He designed the Sakura in order to make efficient use of wooden materials without wasting natural resources. The symmetry shape features curved surfaces that offer a natural both-hands fit and it enhances a beautiful wooden grain. A fine finish of the rim creates a soft reaching to the mouth, which is handmade individually by Japanese traditional craftsmen. The white and beige mixed color rope is decorated as a cup holder with a tiny tied snake knot is an accent of the design not to be simple.

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