Japanese metalwork applies the same careful attention to flatware that it brings to every other made object. This piece is shaped by hand and finished to the standard that makes Japanese kitchen tools worth using for years. Yamazaki Metal Industry works in Niigata, Japan, making each piece by hand at a pace that allows every object to receive full attention. The craft tradition behind this work is regional and long-established — a way of making that the area has sustained for generations. Japanese craft has shaped the way the world thinks about handmade objects, and a piece like this brings that tradition to your own table. Made in Japan by Yamazaki Metal Industry. Material: Japanese metalwork Made in Niigata, Japan Artisan: Yamazaki Metal Industry Size: 19.3 cm Because each piece is individually made, slight variations in form and finish are the mark of a true handmade object.