SURIBACHI EARTHNWARE MORTAR / 9.5"PESTLE(Japanese pepper tree) half moon tray Double layering is a forging

Double layering is a forging method where two blade plates are layered and hammer beaten on both sides

SOBA CHOCO "CHOCO" means small vessel/cup which has been used for various purposes for cooking

- No dish washer

This line is made especially for use all purpose knife with skilled blacksmith in Echizen Takefu knife village which is in 700 years of history

*Store in dry and ventilated area

SURIBACHI EARTHNWARE MORTAR / 9.5"PESTLE(Japanese pepper tree) half moon tray Double layering is a forgingThe suribachi (mortar)is a earthenware bowl, glazed on the outside and with a rough pattern called kushi no me on the unglazed inside. To use the suribachi the bowl is set on a non slip surface, such as a rubber mat or a damp towel, and the surikogi(pestle) is used to grind the material. The tool was first used for preparing medicines, then later used for grinding flour and eventually for food preparation. Over the years many dishes were developed