“I can resist everything but temptation,” reads one of the most well-known quotations by Oscar Wilde, author and self-confessed gourmand. Like hardly any other famous figure, Oscar Wilde represents the uncompromising demand toward a higher lifestyle and a preference for selected delicatessens. The design of the Pure Black & Pure White series merges a similar kind of understanding and knowledge of a high art of living with a sophisticatedly sensitive functionality. Surprising at first sight is the matte black finish of this knife series which forms a stark yet well-balanced contrast to the white magnetic knife holder. Marked by an elegant and purist design language, the knives are forged from one piece of nickel-chromium stainless steel so their handles morph effortlessly into their blades. The Pure Black & Pure White series consist of two cooking knife models and one bread knife, turning them into a versatile kitchen companion. The straightforward stainless steel design and special coating make the knives very hygienic and easy to clean. The eye-catching white knife magnet coherently integrates into the design concept by both protecting the knives, as they no longer have to be stored in a drawer, and embodying a stylish kitchen accessory. Mounted onto the wall, this magnet seems almost to float, keeping the knives within easy reach even while cooking.
Statement by the Jury
The knives of the Pure Black series line up on the Pure White magnet holder almost like the keys of a piano. The handles and blades of these stainless steel knives morph effortlessly into one well-balanced unity. Stelton thus presents not only a stylish eye-catcher in the kitchen, the quality of the materials used and the handling of the knives are convincing. Their special coating provides excellent handling characteristics and makes them hygienic and easy to clean.
