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Tsubame Sanjo: The City of Metalworking

Tsubame-Sanjo is a city in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, known for its traditional metalworking industry. The city has a long history of metalworking, dating back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when it was a center of sword-making and other metal crafts. Over the years, the city has developed a strong reputation for producing high-quality metal products, including tableware, cutlery, kitchen tools, and more.

The reason for the outstanding quality of products from Tsubame-Sanjo is due to the combination of traditional techniques, passed down from generation to generation, with the latest technology and techniques. The metalworkers in Tsubame-Sanjo are highly skilled and dedicated to their craft, taking pride in producing products of the highest quality.

Hidehisa Carbon Steel Garden Pruners — BB200Y

Hidehisa Carbon Steel Garden Pruners — BB200Y

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.

Japanese aluminum butter slicer with precision wire grid for clean, even cuts—designed for easy use and fridge-to-table convenience.

Japanese aluminum butter slicer with precision wire grid for clean, even cuts—designed for easy use and fridge-to-table convenience.

Looping gif showing Japanese butter slicer making clean, even slices from a full block of butter with minimal effort.

Perfect Portion Butter Slicer

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

AUX Serving Knife

AUX Serving Knife

AUX Serving Knife

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Cut & Serve Spoon

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

Premium black mesh splatter screen with stainless steel frame and handle

Premium black mesh splatter screen with stainless steel frame and handle

Using the splatter screen to cover a steaming pot and reduce splashes while cooking

Premium Splatter Screen

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

From $98.00 USD

AUX Measuring Miso Muddler

AUX Measuring Miso Muddler

AUX Measuring Miso Muddler

Measuring Miso Muddler and Whisk

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

AUX Sauce Scooping Tongs

AUX Sauce Scooping Tongs

AUX Sauce Scooping Tongs

Sauce Scooping Tongs

For serving foods with sauce, cleanly and precisely.

AUX Serving Tongs Premium Black

AUX Serving Tongs Premium Black

AUX Serving Tongs Premium Black

Serving Tongs — Premium Black

For everyday serving, from kitchen to table.

AUX Moritsuke Tongs Premium Black

AUX Moritsuke Tongs Premium Black

AUX Moritsuke Tongs Premium Black

Plating & Serving Tongs — Premium Black

For precise plating and careful serving.

AUX Toriwake Tongs Premium Black

AUX Toriwake Tongs Premium Black

AUX Toriwake Tongs Premium Black

Fingertip Tongs — Premium Black

For cooking with control, not bare hands.

AUX Otomo Tongs Premium Black

AUX Otomo Tongs Premium Black

AUX Otomo Tongs Premium Black

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.

AUX Moritsuke Tongs

AUX Moritsuke Tongs

AUX Moritsuke Tongs

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Plating & Serving Tongs — Classic Stainless

For plating and composed dishes.

AUX Toriwake Tongs

AUX Toriwake Tongs

AUX Toriwake Tongs

Fingertip Tongs — Classic Stainless

For separating, handling, and fine cooking tasks.

AUX Otomo Tongs

AUX Otomo Tongs

AUX Otomo Tongs

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Mini Tongs — Classic Stainless

Small and precise, easy to reach for.

AUX Grating Spoon

AUX Grating Spoon

AUX Grating Spoon

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Grater Spoon

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

AUX Jam Spreader

AUX Jam Spreader

AUX Jam Spreader

Multi-Purpose Spreader

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

AUX Honey Dipper Spoon

AUX Honey Dipper Spoon

AUX Honey Dipper Spoon

Honey Dipper Spoon

From $18.00 USD

Japanese smooth pour glass soy sauce dispenser pouring soy sauce into small dish, drip-free design.

Japanese glass soy sauce dispenser with smooth drip-free spout, filled with soy sauce.

Front view of Japanese smooth pour glass soy sauce dispenser with drip-free spout and blue lid, filled with soy sauce.

Japanese smooth pour glass soy sauce dispenser pouring soy sauce into small dish, drip-free design.

Front view of Japanese smooth pour glass soy sauce dispenser with drip-free spout and blue lid, filled with soy sauce.

Japanese Smooth Pour Glass Soy Sauce Dispenser

Controlled pour glass dispenser for everyday table use.

2 colors