Kitchen Tools & Utensils

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Kitchen tools and utensils are the everyday working equipment of the home cook — knives, spatulas, tongs, peelers, graters and the dozen other items that come out with every meal. Quality tools that feel right in the hand, hold up to regular use and don't need replacing constantly are worth getting right. Yarra Supply stocks a wide range of kitchen tools and utensils suited to Australian home kitchens, with fast delivery across Melbourne and nationally. Kitchen utensils are handled every single day in a working household, which makes quality and ergonomics more important than they might seem for items priced under $50. A knife that holds an edge, tongs with enough grip to feel secure, and a spatula that gets under food cleanly reduce effort and frustration across thousands of daily uses. Knives are the most important investment in the kitchen. A chef's knife in the 20-25cm range, a serrated bread knife and a paring knife cover the vast majority of kitchen tasks. German-style knives — heavier, with a curved blade profile — suit a rocking cut and are forgiving for everyday home use. Japanese-style knives are lighter, extremely sharp and suited to slicing and precision work. Both styles benefit from regular honing with a steel and periodic sharpening. A knife block, magnetic strip or blade guard keeps edges protected between uses. Spatulas and turners need to match the cookware. Silicone spatulas are essential for non-stick surfaces — metal tools scratch and damage coatings. Stainless or cast iron cookware handles metal spatulas and slotted turners well. A fish spatula — thin, offset and flexible — is one of the most useful specialist tools for delicate proteins. Tongs are used constantly in Australian kitchens — for turning meat on the barbecue, tossing pasta, plating, serving. Scalloped silicone tips provide grip without marking food; stainless steel tips handle high heat. A 25cm and 40cm pair covers most tasks from stovetop work to barbecue use. Graters, peelers, ze