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Tsubame Sanjo

Precision Metalwork and Tools

Tsubame-Sanjo is a region in Niigata Prefecture that has been making metal tools since the Edo period — beginning with nails, expanding into cutlery and kitchen tools, and refining that craft through centuries of accumulated skill. The workshops here remain small. The knowledge stays in the hands.

Tools made in Tsubame-Sanjo are designed to be used every day. The refinements are often invisible — a curve, a spring tension, a resting point — but you feel them in use. These are objects that earn trust quietly, over time.

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Hidehisa Carbon Steel Garden Pruners — BB200Y

Hidehisa Carbon Steel Garden Pruners — BB200Y

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Hidehisa Carbon Steel Garden Pruners — BB200Y

Carbon steel garden pruners prized for sharpness and control, trusted by growers who cut with intention.

Hand holding Hidehisa stainless garden pruners – precision Japanese shears with curved blade and ergonomic grip

Hand holding Hidehisa stainless garden pruners – precision Japanese shears with curved blade and ergonomic grip

Hidehisa Stainless Forged Garden Pruners — BB200S

Heavy-duty forged pruners built for serious cutting—balanced, powerful, and made to work for decades.

Hidehisa Carbon Steel Ikebana Shears — T - 9

Hidehisa Carbon Steel Ikebana Shears — T - 9

Hidehisa Carbon Steel Ikebana Shears — T-9

Traditional carbon steel ikebana shears that develop character with use and reward careful handling.

Hidehisa Stainless Steel Ikebana Shears — T - 11

Hidehisa Stainless Steel Ikebana Shears — T - 11

Hidehisa Stainless Steel Ikebana Shears — T-11

Precision stainless steel shears designed for ikebana—clean cuts that respect both stem and form.

Perfect Portion Butter Slicer, aluminum frame with wire grid shown alone.

Perfect Portion Butter Slicer, aluminum frame with wire grid shown alone.

Perfect Portion Butter Slicer, a stick of butter resting on its wrapper in a plastic container.

Perfect Portion Butter Slicer

Born from Japanese precision craftsmanship, designed for perfect butter slices.

Cut & Serve Spoon, satin-finish stainless spoon shown alone, scalloped cutting edge visible on one side.

Cut & Serve Spoon, satin-finish stainless spoon shown alone, scalloped cutting edge visible on one side.

Cut & Serve Spoon, cutting into a baked pasta dish in a white casserole.

Cut & Serve Spoon

A Japanese table tool designed to cut, scoop, and serve in one motion.

Premium Splatter Screen, black mesh circle with stainless frame and handle, shown alone.

Premium Splatter Screen, black mesh circle with stainless frame and handle, shown alone.

Premium Splatter Screen, covering a steaming stainless pot on the stove.

Premium Splatter Screen

A splatter screen you can actually see through—so you stay in control while cooking.

From $72.80 USD

Measuring Miso Muddler and Whisk, both ends shown on a long stainless handle, larger whisk head on one end and smaller measuring head on the other.

Measuring Miso Muddler and Whisk, both ends shown on a long stainless handle, larger whisk head on one end and smaller measuring head on the other.

Measuring Miso Muddler and Whisk, dissolving miso into a bowl of soup with greens.

Measuring Miso Muddler and Whisk

The easiest way to measure and dissolve miso—no clumps, no guessing.

Sauce Scooping Tongs, product rendering showing the dual-function tips, one solid scoop and one slotted.

Sauce Scooping Tongs, product rendering showing the dual-function tips, one solid scoop and one slotted.

Sauce Scooping Tongs, draining oil from fried eggs and bacon in a pan.

Sauce Scooping Tongs

For serving foods with sauce, cleanly and precisely.

Serving Tongs Premium Black, one-piece black serving tong with slotted blade, shown alone.

Serving Tongs Premium Black, one-piece black serving tong with slotted blade, shown alone.

Serving Tongs Premium Black, serving mixed salad from a glass bowl.

Serving Tongs — Premium Black

For everyday serving, from kitchen to table.

Plating & Serving Tongs Premium Black, pair of slim black tongs shown alone.

Plating & Serving Tongs Premium Black, pair of slim black tongs shown alone.

Plating & Serving Tongs Premium Black, serving spaghetti with marinara onto a plate with bread.

Plating & Serving Tongs — Premium Black

For precise plating and careful serving.

Fingertip Tongs Premium Black, pair of curved black tongs shown together.

Fingertip Tongs Premium Black, pair of curved black tongs shown together.

Fingertip Tongs Premium Black, serving salad over pasta on a plate.

Fingertip Tongs — Premium Black

For cooking with control, not bare hands.

Mini Tongs Premium Black, pair of small curved black tongs shown alone.

Mini Tongs Premium Black, pair of small curved black tongs shown alone.

Mini Tongs Premium Black, picking up pickled vegetables from a glass jar.

Mini Tongs — Premium Black

For small foods and precise handling.

AUX Serving Tongs

AUX Serving Tongs

AUX Serving Tongs

Serving Tongs — Classic Stainless

For everyday serving at table and kitchen.

Plating & Serving Tongs Classic Stainless, slim stainless tongs shown alone.

Plating & Serving Tongs Classic Stainless, slim stainless tongs shown alone.

Plating & Serving Tongs Classic Stainless, serving food from a pot into a ceramic bowl.

Plating & Serving Tongs — Classic Stainless

For plating and composed dishes.

Fingertip Tongs Classic Stainless, pair of curved stainless tongs resting on a surface.

Fingertip Tongs Classic Stainless, pair of curved stainless tongs resting on a surface.

Fingertip Tongs Classic Stainless, serving a breaded cutlet onto a plate.

Fingertip Tongs — Classic Stainless

For separating, handling, and fine cooking tasks.

Mini Tongs Classic Stainless, pair of small curved stainless tongs shown alone.

Mini Tongs Classic Stainless, pair of small curved stainless tongs shown alone.

Mini Tongs Classic Stainless, resting on a wooden tray beside small plates of Japanese side dishes.

Mini Tongs — Classic Stainless

Small and precise, easy to reach for.

Grater Spoon, stainless spoon with angled grating surface and curved handle, shown alone.

Grater Spoon, stainless spoon with angled grating surface and curved handle, shown alone.

Grater Spoon, hand grating a knob of ginger.

Grater Spoon

A compact grater and spoon in one—made for small tasks that need control and precision.

Multi-Purpose Spreader, stainless spreader with angled tip shown alone.

Multi-Purpose Spreader, stainless spreader with angled tip shown alone.

Multi-Purpose Spreader, scraping jam from the bottom of a glass jar.

Multi-Purpose Spreader

A smarter spreader that keeps your table clean and reaches every last bit.

Honey Dipper Spoon, slender stainless spoon with V-shaped tip shown alone.

Honey Dipper Spoon, slender stainless spoon with V-shaped tip shown alone.

Honey Dipper Spoon, drizzling honey over a bowl of granola and berries.

Honey Dipper Spoon

From $29.40 USD

Manmaru glass teapot with a round body and brass handle, featuring a built-in stainless steel strainer, handblown for an elegant Japanese tea experience.

Manmaru glass teapot with a round body and brass handle, featuring a built-in stainless steel strainer, handblown for an elegant Japanese tea experience.

Hand holding the brass handle of a Manmaru glass teapot filled with freshly brewed tea, showcasing its elegant Japanese design on a wooden table.

Manmaru Glass Teapot with Brass Handle — 500ml

The quiet contrast of glass and brass, designed for everyday use over years.

Blooming Glass Utensil Rest — Set of 6

Blooming Glass Utensil Rest — Set of 6

Blooming Glass Utensil Rest — Set of 6

Blooming Glass Utensil Rest — Set of 6

A glass utensil rest that quietly changes how a meal feels.

Transparent Manmaru glass teapot with a classic handle and round shape, placed on a wooden surface, ideal for serving tea while showcasing the natural colors of the brew.

Transparent Manmaru glass teapot with a classic handle and round shape, placed on a wooden surface, ideal for serving tea while showcasing the natural colors of the brew.

Close-up view of the Manmaru glass teapot handle, showcasing the smooth and seamless craftsmanship of the transparent borosilicate glass.

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Manmaru Glass Teapot with Glass Handle — 1L

A generously sized glass teapot that invites you to slow down, brew fully, and pour for more than one cup.

Handcrafted glass kyusu teapot with rattan handle, 250ml Japanese side-handle teapot for loose leaf tea.

Handcrafted glass kyusu teapot with rattan handle, 250ml Japanese side-handle teapot for loose leaf tea.

Glass kyusu teapot with rattan handle pouring Japanese green tea into a ceramic cup.

Glass Kyusu Teapot with Rattan Handle — 250ml

A compact glass kyusu that reveals the tea as it steeps, finished with a rattan handle that stays cool and ages beautifully with use.