"Replaced a drawer of mismatched knives with this one block. The whole counter looks intentional now, and the chef knife glides through everything. The steak knives were the surprise — guests noticed."
Why the set
Even leverage at the rim
Wudy Kitchen
A thin, flat stainless steel wedge that levers baskets out of common 51, 54, and 58 mm portafilters.
A basket that will not come out of the portafilter turns a quick backflush or deep clean into a struggle. Prying with a spoon handle or butter knife slips, scratches the steel, and can bend the basket rim.
This stainless steel tool is a thin, flat wedge that slides under the basket rim and gives you even leverage, so the basket eases free instead of being forced from one point. Work gently around the rim until it lifts.
It is a cleaning and service tool for your espresso station, not a dosing or tamping accessory. Keep it with your brushes and cleaning tablets.
Rinse off coffee oils after use and dry fully. Use it only on metal baskets and portafilters, not as a pry bar on plastic machine parts.


Why the set
Why the set
"Replaced a drawer of mismatched knives with this one block. The whole counter looks intentional now, and the chef knife glides through everything. The steak knives were the surprise — guests noticed."
"Three months of daily cooking and the edges still hold. The block sharpening is genuinely useful — I stopped reaching for a separate steel. Balanced, clean release, and it looks the part in white."
"Beautiful set and the grip stays comfortable through long prep. The knives go straight into the dishwasher, and the block keeps every piece in order. The matched steak knives finish the set well."
The block has ceramic honing slots. As you draw a knife out or return it, the edge passes across the sharpener — maintaining day-to-day sharpness. For a full re-grind, use a whetstone a few times a year.
Yes. The knives and shears are dishwasher-safe. Secure them on the top rack and dry them fully before storage. Wipe the self-sharpening block clean and keep it out of the dishwasher.
Only the finish. Both are the same 16-piece high-carbon German steel set with the same block and board — choose the one that matches your counter.
Orders ship within 24 hours with tracked delivery, and the tracking code lands in your inbox. Delivery windows are calculated for your address at checkout.
Open a return from your account within 30 days and a prepaid label is emailed to you. Refunds are issued within 3 business days of the set reaching our warehouse.
One block, ready when you are