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SUNAO 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cutlery Set
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Stainless Steel Cutlery with Superb Design Created by World-renown Japanese Artisans
SUNAO cutlery emphasizes artisan handwork to express its delicate design, such as the narrow-tapered form and the curves on the handle with a clear attitude that won't accept any compromise in craftsmanship.
Design that Prioritizes "Comfortable Use Defines Ease of Eating"
SUNAO cutlery was created in 2004 when Tsubame Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd. asked a creative team in Osaka named "graf" to design the products. The graf's product designers spent a year turning the concept into a product and created a design that prioritizes "Comfortable use that defines ease of eating (convenience)."
Design Sketches During Development
The graf designer who was responsible for the development mentions, "We considered a form that would associate everything with comfortable use, including tongue texture, effortlessness, and safety, since they go into your mouth. For instance, the handle's thickness and the dome-shaped underside contribute to these features. Enjoy setting your table and the importance of everyday activities (time) that make the dining experience delicious and fun. We created the cutlery, intending to realize something that won't get in the way of tasting or having a conversation, or let you forget you're using them (to be unconscious of them)."
Tsubame Shinko Industrial's Artisan Skills
Tsubame Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd. started manufacturing knives in Niigata prefecture's Tsubame city in 1919, one of the largest metal-processing regions that is known worldwide for its high techniques and artisan skills. It is currently a multi-functional manufacturer with basic businesses of traffic mirrors (installed at blind spots on the road) and road signs that utilize "polishing technology" that it accumulated through creating cutlery, instead of specializing only in metal cutlery. Particularly, the third president is working with front-line designers to develop many high-quality design cutlery.
Despite being mass-produced, they emphasize hand work by artisans to express their delicate designs while keeping a clear attitude that won't accept any compromise in craftsmanship. For instance, the metal artisans' awareness of creativity and skills are maintained at a very high level, such as by repolishing half of the entire batch in one inspection.
SUNAO cutlery emphasizes artisan handwork to express its delicate design, such as the narrow-tapered form and the curves on the handle with a clear attitude that won't accept any compromise in craftsmanship.
Design that Prioritizes "Comfortable Use Defines Ease of Eating"
SUNAO cutlery was created in 2004 when Tsubame Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd. asked a creative team in Osaka named "graf" to design the products. The graf's product designers spent a year turning the concept into a product and created a design that prioritizes "Comfortable use that defines ease of eating (convenience)."
Design Sketches During Development
The graf designer who was responsible for the development mentions, "We considered a form that would associate everything with comfortable use, including tongue texture, effortlessness, and safety, since they go into your mouth. For instance, the handle's thickness and the dome-shaped underside contribute to these features. Enjoy setting your table and the importance of everyday activities (time) that make the dining experience delicious and fun. We created the cutlery, intending to realize something that won't get in the way of tasting or having a conversation, or let you forget you're using them (to be unconscious of them)."
Tsubame Shinko Industrial's Artisan Skills
Tsubame Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd. started manufacturing knives in Niigata prefecture's Tsubame city in 1919, one of the largest metal-processing regions that is known worldwide for its high techniques and artisan skills. It is currently a multi-functional manufacturer with basic businesses of traffic mirrors (installed at blind spots on the road) and road signs that utilize "polishing technology" that it accumulated through creating cutlery, instead of specializing only in metal cutlery. Particularly, the third president is working with front-line designers to develop many high-quality design cutlery.
Despite being mass-produced, they emphasize hand work by artisans to express their delicate designs while keeping a clear attitude that won't accept any compromise in craftsmanship. For instance, the metal artisans' awareness of creativity and skills are maintained at a very high level, such as by repolishing half of the entire batch in one inspection.
Contents (dimensions): dinner knife (207mm) x2, dinner fork (194mm) x2, dinner spoon (184mm) x2, dessert fork (145mm) x2, teaspoon (138mm) x2
Manufacturer: Tsubame Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd.
Tsubame Shinko Industrial started manufacturing knives in 1919 in Tsubame City, a region known for its metal crafts. Although a mass-produced product, emphasis is placed on artisan handwork for expressing its fine design that conveys a sense of craftsmanship that will never accept compromise.
Design: graf
Founded in 1998 by Shigeki Hattori. He works on design and branding management relating to architecture and interior design, and his recent social activities including regional revitalization show his abilities. Based in Nakanoshima and Toyonaka in Osaka, he works on many kinds of projects related to "living" through various methods, including manufacturing and sales of furniture, graphic design, space design, product design, cafe operation, and managing food and music-themed events.
Tsubame Shinko Industrial started manufacturing knives in 1919 in Tsubame City, a region known for its metal crafts. Although a mass-produced product, emphasis is placed on artisan handwork for expressing its fine design that conveys a sense of craftsmanship that will never accept compromise.
Design: graf
Founded in 1998 by Shigeki Hattori. He works on design and branding management relating to architecture and interior design, and his recent social activities including regional revitalization show his abilities. Based in Nakanoshima and Toyonaka in Osaka, he works on many kinds of projects related to "living" through various methods, including manufacturing and sales of furniture, graphic design, space design, product design, cafe operation, and managing food and music-themed events.
・Wash with lukewarm water and detergent after use and wipe thoroughly.
・Refrain from using hard sponges or brushes. They may leave scratches on the surfaces.
・By separately storing cutlery by their types in drawers, you can prevent or reduce the items from scratches.
*Only the dinner fork has a high carbon stainless steel mat finish
Dishwasher safe
・Refrain from using hard sponges or brushes. They may leave scratches on the surfaces.
・By separately storing cutlery by their types in drawers, you can prevent or reduce the items from scratches.
*Only the dinner fork has a high carbon stainless steel mat finish
Dishwasher safe
Stainless Steel Cutlery with Superb Design Created by World-renown Japanese Artisans
SUNAO cutlery emphasizes artisan handwork to express its delicate design, such as the narrow-tapered form and the curves on the handle with a clear attitude that won't accept any compromise in craftsmanship.
Design that Prioritizes "Comfortable Use Defines Ease of Eating"
SUNAO cutlery was created in 2004 when Tsubame Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd. asked a creative team in Osaka named "graf" to design the products. The graf's product designers spent a year turning the concept into a product and created a design that prioritizes "Comfortable use that defines ease of eating (convenience)."
Design Sketches During Development
The graf designer who was responsible for the development mentions, "We considered a form that would associate everything with comfortable use, including tongue texture, effortlessness, and safety, since they go into your mouth. For instance, the handle's thickness and the dome-shaped underside contribute to these features. Enjoy setting your table and the importance of everyday activities (time) that make the dining experience delicious and fun. We created the cutlery, intending to realize something that won't get in the way of tasting or having a conversation, or let you forget you're using them (to be unconscious of them)."
Tsubame Shinko Industrial's Artisan Skills
Tsubame Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd. started manufacturing knives in Niigata prefecture's Tsubame city in 1919, one of the largest metal-processing regions that is known worldwide for its high techniques and artisan skills. It is currently a multi-functional manufacturer with basic businesses of traffic mirrors (installed at blind spots on the road) and road signs that utilize "polishing technology" that it accumulated through creating cutlery, instead of specializing only in metal cutlery. Particularly, the third president is working with front-line designers to develop many high-quality design cutlery.
Despite being mass-produced, they emphasize hand work by artisans to express their delicate designs while keeping a clear attitude that won't accept any compromise in craftsmanship. For instance, the metal artisans' awareness of creativity and skills are maintained at a very high level, such as by repolishing half of the entire batch in one inspection.
SUNAO cutlery emphasizes artisan handwork to express its delicate design, such as the narrow-tapered form and the curves on the handle with a clear attitude that won't accept any compromise in craftsmanship.
Design that Prioritizes "Comfortable Use Defines Ease of Eating"
SUNAO cutlery was created in 2004 when Tsubame Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd. asked a creative team in Osaka named "graf" to design the products. The graf's product designers spent a year turning the concept into a product and created a design that prioritizes "Comfortable use that defines ease of eating (convenience)."
Design Sketches During Development
The graf designer who was responsible for the development mentions, "We considered a form that would associate everything with comfortable use, including tongue texture, effortlessness, and safety, since they go into your mouth. For instance, the handle's thickness and the dome-shaped underside contribute to these features. Enjoy setting your table and the importance of everyday activities (time) that make the dining experience delicious and fun. We created the cutlery, intending to realize something that won't get in the way of tasting or having a conversation, or let you forget you're using them (to be unconscious of them)."
Tsubame Shinko Industrial's Artisan Skills
Tsubame Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd. started manufacturing knives in Niigata prefecture's Tsubame city in 1919, one of the largest metal-processing regions that is known worldwide for its high techniques and artisan skills. It is currently a multi-functional manufacturer with basic businesses of traffic mirrors (installed at blind spots on the road) and road signs that utilize "polishing technology" that it accumulated through creating cutlery, instead of specializing only in metal cutlery. Particularly, the third president is working with front-line designers to develop many high-quality design cutlery.
Despite being mass-produced, they emphasize hand work by artisans to express their delicate designs while keeping a clear attitude that won't accept any compromise in craftsmanship. For instance, the metal artisans' awareness of creativity and skills are maintained at a very high level, such as by repolishing half of the entire batch in one inspection.
Contents (dimensions): dinner knife (207mm) x2, dinner fork (194mm) x2, dinner spoon (184mm) x2, dessert fork (145mm) x2, teaspoon (138mm) x2
Manufacturer: Tsubame Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd.
Tsubame Shinko Industrial started manufacturing knives in 1919 in Tsubame City, a region known for its metal crafts. Although a mass-produced product, emphasis is placed on artisan handwork for expressing its fine design that conveys a sense of craftsmanship that will never accept compromise.
Design: graf
Founded in 1998 by Shigeki Hattori. He works on design and branding management relating to architecture and interior design, and his recent social activities including regional revitalization show his abilities. Based in Nakanoshima and Toyonaka in Osaka, he works on many kinds of projects related to "living" through various methods, including manufacturing and sales of furniture, graphic design, space design, product design, cafe operation, and managing food and music-themed events.
Tsubame Shinko Industrial started manufacturing knives in 1919 in Tsubame City, a region known for its metal crafts. Although a mass-produced product, emphasis is placed on artisan handwork for expressing its fine design that conveys a sense of craftsmanship that will never accept compromise.
Design: graf
Founded in 1998 by Shigeki Hattori. He works on design and branding management relating to architecture and interior design, and his recent social activities including regional revitalization show his abilities. Based in Nakanoshima and Toyonaka in Osaka, he works on many kinds of projects related to "living" through various methods, including manufacturing and sales of furniture, graphic design, space design, product design, cafe operation, and managing food and music-themed events.
・Wash with lukewarm water and detergent after use and wipe thoroughly.
・Refrain from using hard sponges or brushes. They may leave scratches on the surfaces.
・By separately storing cutlery by their types in drawers, you can prevent or reduce the items from scratches.
*Only the dinner fork has a high carbon stainless steel mat finish
Dishwasher safe
・Refrain from using hard sponges or brushes. They may leave scratches on the surfaces.
・By separately storing cutlery by their types in drawers, you can prevent or reduce the items from scratches.
*Only the dinner fork has a high carbon stainless steel mat finish
Dishwasher safe