Founded by professionally trained chef Lily Osman after a 2019 search for a knife that fit her hand, Sole Cookware makes kitchen tools centered on comfort and control. Its signature Cardinal chef knife was developed through more than 150 prototypes and features interchangeable handles, a safety cover, and a Forever Sharp blade-replacement guarantee. The Cardinal received a 2023 IDA Design Award.
IDA Design Award 2023
PreparaFounded in 2007 by a team of product designers, engineers, and food lovers, Prepara designs kitchenware that rethinks everyday cooking and food preparation. The Ridgefield Park company is best known for turning practical problems into distinctive tools, from its Salad Pod and Latchlok Click containers to taco-shaped cutting mats that fold for spill-free transfers. Its designs have received GOOD DESIGN and Housewares Design Awards and have appeared twice on Oprah’s Favorite Things list.NEW YORK, NY
Warther CutleryBorn from Ernest “Mooney” Warther’s first kitchen knife for his mother in 1902, Warther Cutlery handcrafts American-made kitchen knives and culinary wood products in Dover, Ohio. The family business has carried Mooney’s knife-making methods through multiple generations, with the shop still emphasizing the hand-crafted tradition that began more than 120 years ago. Its knives are backed by a lifetime sharpening service and guarantee.DOVER, OH
Cutco CorporationSince 1949, family-owned Cutco Corporation has made American-made knives at its factory in Olean, New York, along with kitchen solutions for home cooks. The small-town manufacturer is known for its Double-D recessed edge, long-running craftsmanship and The Forever Guarantee, which includes free sharpening and service intended to keep products performing like new. Cutco became privately held through a management buyout in 1982 and celebrated 75 years of manufacturing in 2024.OLEAN, NY
SardelSardel makes cookware in the USA, pairing five-ply stainless-steel construction with French-inspired design developed in collaboration with chef Daniel Boulud. Its collection is built around responsive, evenly distributed heat and includes both everyday pans and complete kitchen sets for home cooks. The result is American-made cookware that brings a chef’s design perspective to the home kitchen.NEW YORK, NY