Feel the Amazing Skills of Artisans! Kitchen Items to Purchase in Kyoto

Aritsugu is a well-established store that has been in operation for more than 450 years. Aritsugu started as a swordsmith and now sells all kinds of edged tools, but is particularly famous for its cutting knives. The cutting knives displayed in the store's showcases counts more than 450! There is a whole range of sharpness and sizes and shapes to fit the hand, but the secret to their popularity is the beauty of their form. They are outstanding products that many people aspire to hold at least once in their lifetimes, so be sure to take them in your hand. You can also see the craftsmen sharpening the knives in the store.

Kohchosai Kosuga was established in 1898. This shop sells items made with bamboo, a material widely used in Japan since ancient times. The recommended product is the Tongs L (864 JPY (incl. tax)). It can be used in a variety of situations, such as to mix ingredients when cooking, or as a serving tool on the table. The handle of bamboo tools do not get hot, and they are light yet strong. The tongs have grooves at the tip so you can pick the food up without it slipping.

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This shop specializes in "kanaami-zaiku," products made by weaving thin wire mesh. This is a popular store that has been making products beloved by a wide range of audience, from professional chefs to the home chef, for over 80 years.
The recommended product is the copper Hand-Woven Coffee Dripper (5,400 JPY (incl. tax)). It has a shape calculated for the hot water to flow to one point in the middle, so that the flavors are extracted efficiently from the coffee. The design is also appropriate for steaming, as the air passes through easily. The stand for the dripper is also made with mesh, so it is easy to see how the coffee is dripping.
Please enjoy the delicate beauty that cannot be recreated through mass production.