The newly available 5 expressions is a set comprising the main body of the Grater series (handle and frame) and five types of blade attachments.
Five blades (3 grating blades and 2 julienne blades) were selected from the Grater series which is highly praised for combining delicate and beautiful cutting edge, as well as for offering a great variety of cuts.
The three types of grating blades include blade 1, which is suitable for grating dry ingredients, root vegetables and cheese; blade 2, which is ideal for serious grating; blade 3, which transforms a variety of ingredients into light flakes. All spare blades grind food delicately, beautifully, and efficiently with a simple back and forth stroke.
The two types of julienne blades, blade 5 and blade 6, cut ingredients into strips of about 2 mm and 1 mm respectively. Just a change in the width of an ingredient produces a different look and texture.
All spare blades can be easily set with a single touch. Follow your inspiration and simply select one of the five different blades to broaden your creativity and culinary horizon.
With 5 expressions, enjoy cooking dishes full of character.

Le Moulin won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2021

Le Moulin (French for "mill"), which delicately grinds a wide variety of ingredients from spices and herbs to dried mushrooms and coffee beans, has won the Red Dot Design Award for Product Design.

The Red Dot Design Award is one of the most prestigious international design awards and is sponsored by the North Rhine-Westphalia Design Center in Germany.
Only truly outstanding products can win the award, as they are subjected to strict screening from all perspectives, including ergonomics, ecology, not to mention design, functionality, and representativity.

Le Moulin stood out for its high quality and functionality that provides true added value to the kitchen, with a compatibility with a wide range of ingredients, the possibility to adjust to nine different grain sizes, and a variety of flavors even for a single ingredient.

Michel Bras, Sébastien Bras, the product designer Hisae Igarashi, and the entire KAI Group team are proud of this honor and ready for further new achievements.

Introducing "Le Moulin"
to grind with beauty and refinement.

A new item joins the “Michel BRAS” brand.

“Le Moulin” (which means mill in French) grinds various ingredients with precision to achieve a wide range of creative dishes.

It perfectly handles a wide range of ingredients from spices and herbs to dried mushrooms and vegetables, or even ground coffee.

Furthermore, the grind size can be fine-tuned to one of the nine pre-set levels by rotating the coarseness adjustment dial. High precision is what enables to bring out the best from each produce. Just by changing the grain size, the same ingredient can reveal a different nuance or match other aromas with more harmony. Your culinary world will expand delightfully.

We hope that you thoroughly enjoy the exquisite finish and deep flavor that only “Le Moulin” can offer.

To be released in January 2021 in France, in April 2021 for other regions.

Size : 57mm (Diameter) x 178mm (Total length)
Weight : 307g
Made in : Japan
*Le Moulin is a patented product. PAT. JP6731516

New products to join an extensive lineup.

Newly joining the Michel BRAS brand are the Micro Slicer, two types of julienne cutters and the "Quotidien" knives designed for casual use.

Micro Slicer

The Micro Slicer can slice small and delicate ingredients such as truffles with surprising precision. It is equipped with a mobile plate, which enables easy control of slicing thickness ranging from approximately 0.3 mm to approximately 1 mm. This slicer will add creativity and widen your culinary repertoire.

The Micro Slicer is set in the frame of the existing Grater series.

*Scheduled to be released from December 2017 in Europe and the United States; from February 2018 in Japan.
［With the blade］ Size: 310 mm (Total length)
64 mm (Total width) Weight: 270 g
［Spare blade］ Size: 178 mm (Total length)
60 mm (Total width) Weight: 120 g

Julienne

The julienne cutters are ideally suited to produce fine julienne strips from a variety of ingredients.
There are two types of blades to cut strips measuring approximately 2 mm or approximately 1 mm wide.

The blades are set in the frame of the existing Grater series.

*Scheduled to be released from December 2017 in Europe and the United States; from February 2018 in Japan.
［With the blade］ Size: 310 mm (Total length)
64 mm (Total width) Weight: 200 g
［Spare blade］ Size: 178 mm (Total length)
60 mm (Total width) Weight: 50 g

Quotidien

Meaning “everyday” in French, “Quotidien” is a range of three kitchen knives designed for casual daily use.

They share some of the same characteristics as the original set of ten kitchen knives: an elegant shape, titan coated blade and manually assembled handle.

As an entry-level item for those who are yet to discover Michel BRAS brand, or as a more casual addition for those who are already enjoying it, “Quotidien” knife will certainly be greatly appreciated by all.

*Scheduled to be released from December 2017 in Europe and the United States; from February 2018 in Japan.
Quotidien 1 (S)
Blade length: 78 mm; Total length: 180 mm;
Total width: 21 mm; Weight: 57 g
Quotidien 2 (M)
Blade length: 121 mm; Total length: 235 mm;
Total width: 23 mm; Weight: 74 g
Quotidien 3 (L)
Blade length: 150 mm; Total length: 278 mm;
Total width: 27 mm; Weight: 96 g
*We do not offer complimentary knife sharpening service on this product.
*Size and weight may vary slightly from one product to another.

“Michel BRAS” mandoline wins the Red Dot Design Award 2015

Combining superb sharp cut and beauty, the mandoline has won the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015 this spring.

The Red Dot Design Award, which is bestowed by the Design Center Nordrhein Westfalen, is one of the most prestigious prize among the many internationally renowned design awards. For Product Design Award 2015, a jury comprising 38 experts examined nearly 5,000 entries from 56 countries. Their selection based on design, functionality and other strict criteria such as ergonomics and ecological compatibility, only left room for truly outstanding products to be honored with a prize.

“Michel BRAS” mandoline received very high reviews for its functional aspects and beauty. The five interchangeable blades made of high-quality steel that can be used separately or in combination to create a wide variety of cuts attracted huge interest in terms of a versatile tool.

Michel Bras and all those involved in the production of the mandoline are very proud of winning the award and they are looking forward to develop even more beautiful and outstanding products.

Winning products will be on display at the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen for one year. And from 29 June to 26 July, they can also be viewed at a special exhibition held at the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, a World Heritage site.

Winner of German Design Award and Design Plus Award

“Michel BRAS” mandoline has also won German Design Council’s German Design Award 2015 as well as Messe Frankfurt’s Design Plus Award.

Michel Bras and the team draw great encouragement from the numerous prizes; they also hope that thanks to the awards, more people will be given the opportunity to discover “Michel BRAS” products.

Michel Bras and the team draw great encouragement from the numerous prizes; they also hope that thanks to the awards, more people will be given the opportunity to discover “Michel BRAS” products.

Maison & Objet, a trade show that is also known as the Paris collection of interior design, took place from 24th to 28th January at Paris Nord Villepinte. Many visitors from Europe, Asia and Africa came by to KAI’s booth.

“Michel BRAS” brand attracted increased attention with many buyers raising their voice in admiration to the beautiful design. Some visitors watched intently the video presentation of Bras father and son using various knives and tools. We were extremely pleased of the great opportunity we had to present “Michel BRAS” brand.