A butter knife made in Japan, where precision in metalwork is a matter of craft tradition rather than industry standard. The blade is shaped, the handle balanced, the finish clean — a simple tool made correctly. 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: 16.1 cm Because each piece is individually made, slight variations in form and finish are the mark of a true handmade object.