by the way living spaces are experienced, and by a growing focus on functionality and optimisation – cookware tools are now often brought directly to the table, becoming an integral part of the mise-en-place. The objective for 2026 and for the upcoming campaign is therefore twofold. Firstly, to bring renewed attention to – and reclaim – Sambonet’s solid positioning in the kitchen segment, a presence that is already well established including when the brand offered design-driven cookware sets and iconic product such as Pesciera and the Center Line. And secondly, the goal is to bring to market an offer that truly responds to consumer needs, without ever compromising on quality and functionality. Supporting Sambonet in this journey is Paderno’s 100 years of expertise – a historic Italian company specialising in professional kitchenware, with which Sambonet shares both ownership and production facilities.
Black Edge Knives The maximum grade steel knives are made of a high-performance German alloy with an “Ice Hardening” treatment. This is a cryogenic tempering process that brings the blade to sub-zero temperatures, making it harder, more stable, and more durable. There is also “German Style” sharpening. A wide sharpening angle that ensures a strong edge and a uniform cut. Then there is the Xynflon coating, which gives the blade a matte black colour and a distinctive appearance. It reduces friction during cutting, protects the blade from oxidation and abrasion, and makes cleaning easier. Finally there are the nylon and fibreglass handles – high-strength composite, lightweight and sturdy.
“Sambonet stays close to consumers in their everyday lives” Valentina Guatelli, Marketing Manager, Sambonet Paderno Industrie
“The added value of both collections lies in their refined aesthetic” Valentina Guatelli, Marketing Manager, Sambonet Paderno ndustrie
Can you suggest specific early stand-outs that result from the research and rebranding programme? To mark the beginning of this new chapter, two new lines will be unveiled at the Ambiente trade fair – cookware and knife ranges. On the cookware front, Chromatica stands out for the functionality and flexibility of each element. Combined with a removable handle, the products move seamlessly from oven to stovetop, becoming true next-generation PFAS-free nonstick casseroles. Its design also makes the collection stackable and space-saving, while its colours and shapes allow it to
be used directly for table service, extending naturally into the dining and living areas. Black Edge Knives feature an elegant and entirely black aesthetic designed by Sambonet’s inhouse Style Centre and paired with a high technical performance. The matte black blade, coated with
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Xynflon, is made of German steel and hardened through a cryogenic “Ice Hardening” process, thus ensuring a harder, more controlled and longlasting edge. The nylon handle, extremely lightweight and ergonomic, gives this new knife collection a distinctive and unexpected character.
How would you summarise the desirability of the new ranges? The added value of both collections lies in their refined aesthetic, formal and chromatic research, always paired with guaranteed technical performance across every product. KITCHENWARE INTERNATIONAL 21