This is a serving and cooking spoon made from smoked bamboo. Its name is “Server Spoon.”
Among bamboos, there is the vigorous and thick “Mōsō bamboo” and the slightly slender “Hachiku bamboo.”
By placing these bamboos into a high-pressure steamer or into a charcoal kiln used for making charcoal, a uniquely rich character is brought out.
At our shop, this special material is called smoked bamboo.
There are two types of handles: one long and one short.On the left is the long type, on the right is the short type.The handle is carved with a herringbone-like pattern.You can see the deep tones of smoked bamboo that result from the smoking process.The bowl of the spoon is smaller on the long type, and larger on the short type.Here is the back of the spoon.The feel is smooth to the touch, and the lightness of bamboo cutlery is also part of its charm.Now let us introduce each type.This is the short type.Because the bowl is larger, it is useful when you want to serve more at once.For example, for serving warm side dishes.This is the long type.Although the bowl is smaller compared to the short type, it is still larger than a regular spoon, making it perfectly suitable for serving.For example, for serving dressed dishes into small bowls.
After washing with water, please dry thoroughly each time before using again.
Continuous use while damp, or use in a dishwasher, will cause faster deterioration, so please avoid these.
The short type is convenient for serving from large dishes onto individual plates. The smoothly finished server does not scratch plates or make loud noises, and allows you to serve a generous portion at once.
The long type can be used not only for serving, but also as a cooking utensil, making use of its length.
With short handles, your hand may get hot or touch the food while cooking, but with the long type, you don’t have to worry about that.
For example, when making rice porridge, it can stir, scoop, and serve—all in one.
Each has its own ease of use. Please choose your preferred type.
__Kazuho Shimomoto’s Bamboo Cutlery__
Mr. Kazuho Shimomoto, who runs his workshop in the mountains of Kōchi, originally built charcoal kilns together with local people, using only earth and stone, and made charcoal from oak and beech wood.
The beginning of his bamboo cutlery came when he hung up bamboo spoons he had carved himself and exposed them directly to the heavy smoke from charcoal making, which gave them a unique finish. From this experience, he went on to make bamboo cutlery smoked in the charcoal kiln in earnest.
Bamboo, which in some parts of Japan today is even regarded as a nuisance, is cut down by Mr. Shimomoto himself in the mountains. After applying heat treatment, he smokes it in his own charcoal kiln and uses the deeply blackened bamboo to craft cutlery as tools for daily life.
The pieces he makes, though sharp in impression, also carry a certain calm thickness and roundness. They are not only appealing to the eye but also gentle to the touch, with a profound charm that is of course practical as well.
The longer they are used, the more the texture of bamboo softens and blends in. While retaining their original “sharp yet calm” impression, they become more beloved over time, adding a small touch of color to the daily table and to the mood of the person using them.
Please note: This item ships from Japan. As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.
This is a serving and cooking spoon made from smoked bamboo. Its name is “Server Spoon.”
Among bamboos, there is the vigorous and thick “Mōsō bamboo” and the slightly slender “Hachiku bamboo.”
By placing these bamboos into a high-pressure steamer or into a charcoal kiln used for making charcoal, a uniquely rich character is brought out.
At our shop, this special material is called smoked bamboo.
There are two types of handles: one long and one short.On the left is the long type, on the right is the short type.The handle is carved with a herringbone-like pattern.You can see the deep tones of smoked bamboo that result from the smoking process.The bowl of the spoon is smaller on the long type, and larger on the short type.Here is the back of the spoon.The feel is smooth to the touch, and the lightness of bamboo cutlery is also part of its charm.Now let us introduce each type.This is the short type.Because the bowl is larger, it is useful when you want to serve more at once.For example, for serving warm side dishes.This is the long type.Although the bowl is smaller compared to the short type, it is still larger than a regular spoon, making it perfectly suitable for serving.For example, for serving dressed dishes into small bowls.
After washing with water, please dry thoroughly each time before using again.
Continuous use while damp, or use in a dishwasher, will cause faster deterioration, so please avoid these.
The short type is convenient for serving from large dishes onto individual plates. The smoothly finished server does not scratch plates or make loud noises, and allows you to serve a generous portion at once.
The long type can be used not only for serving, but also as a cooking utensil, making use of its length.
With short handles, your hand may get hot or touch the food while cooking, but with the long type, you don’t have to worry about that.
For example, when making rice porridge, it can stir, scoop, and serve—all in one.
Each has its own ease of use. Please choose your preferred type.
__Kazuho Shimomoto’s Bamboo Cutlery__
Mr. Kazuho Shimomoto, who runs his workshop in the mountains of Kōchi, originally built charcoal kilns together with local people, using only earth and stone, and made charcoal from oak and beech wood.
The beginning of his bamboo cutlery came when he hung up bamboo spoons he had carved himself and exposed them directly to the heavy smoke from charcoal making, which gave them a unique finish. From this experience, he went on to make bamboo cutlery smoked in the charcoal kiln in earnest.
Bamboo, which in some parts of Japan today is even regarded as a nuisance, is cut down by Mr. Shimomoto himself in the mountains. After applying heat treatment, he smokes it in his own charcoal kiln and uses the deeply blackened bamboo to craft cutlery as tools for daily life.
The pieces he makes, though sharp in impression, also carry a certain calm thickness and roundness. They are not only appealing to the eye but also gentle to the touch, with a profound charm that is of course practical as well.
The longer they are used, the more the texture of bamboo softens and blends in. While retaining their original “sharp yet calm” impression, they become more beloved over time, adding a small touch of color to the daily table and to the mood of the person using them.
Please note: This item ships from Japan. As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.
This is a serving and cooking spoon made from smoked bamboo. Its name is “Server Spoon.”
Among bamboos, there is the vigorous and thick “Mōsō bamboo” and the slightly slender “Hachiku bamboo.”
By placing these bamboos into a high-pressure steamer or into a charcoal kiln used for making charcoal, a uniquely rich character is brought out.
At our shop, this special material is called smoked bamboo.
There are two types of handles: one long and one short.On the left is the long type, on the right is the short type.The handle is carved with a herringbone-like pattern.You can see the deep tones of smoked bamboo that result from the smoking process.The bowl of the spoon is smaller on the long type, and larger on the short type.Here is the back of the spoon.The feel is smooth to the touch, and the lightness of bamboo cutlery is also part of its charm.Now let us introduce each type.This is the short type.Because the bowl is larger, it is useful when you want to serve more at once.For example, for serving warm side dishes.This is the long type.Although the bowl is smaller compared to the short type, it is still larger than a regular spoon, making it perfectly suitable for serving.For example, for serving dressed dishes into small bowls.
After washing with water, please dry thoroughly each time before using again.
Continuous use while damp, or use in a dishwasher, will cause faster deterioration, so please avoid these.
The short type is convenient for serving from large dishes onto individual plates. The smoothly finished server does not scratch plates or make loud noises, and allows you to serve a generous portion at once.
The long type can be used not only for serving, but also as a cooking utensil, making use of its length.
With short handles, your hand may get hot or touch the food while cooking, but with the long type, you don’t have to worry about that.
For example, when making rice porridge, it can stir, scoop, and serve—all in one.
Each has its own ease of use. Please choose your preferred type.
__Kazuho Shimomoto’s Bamboo Cutlery__
Mr. Kazuho Shimomoto, who runs his workshop in the mountains of Kōchi, originally built charcoal kilns together with local people, using only earth and stone, and made charcoal from oak and beech wood.
The beginning of his bamboo cutlery came when he hung up bamboo spoons he had carved himself and exposed them directly to the heavy smoke from charcoal making, which gave them a unique finish. From this experience, he went on to make bamboo cutlery smoked in the charcoal kiln in earnest.
Bamboo, which in some parts of Japan today is even regarded as a nuisance, is cut down by Mr. Shimomoto himself in the mountains. After applying heat treatment, he smokes it in his own charcoal kiln and uses the deeply blackened bamboo to craft cutlery as tools for daily life.
The pieces he makes, though sharp in impression, also carry a certain calm thickness and roundness. They are not only appealing to the eye but also gentle to the touch, with a profound charm that is of course practical as well.
The longer they are used, the more the texture of bamboo softens and blends in. While retaining their original “sharp yet calm” impression, they become more beloved over time, adding a small touch of color to the daily table and to the mood of the person using them.
Please note: This item ships from Japan. As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.
