{"product_id":"96_-cutlery","title":"kuro96 Cutlery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 110, 184);\"\u003eOut-of-stock items are scheduled to be restocked soon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"cart-spec anchor_link\" href=\"#spec\"\u003eClick here for product specifications and features\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2026\/4726\/files\/1_efeb0421-46a6-4d30-904b-d5215a4b8eab.webp?v=1761189358\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2026\/4726\/files\/2_948fc8b7-ed51-4043-a2f5-3aa468e2fe30.webp?v=1761189361\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2026\/4726\/files\/3_c082f876-1653-4f94-a458-35b3404afd09.webp?v=1761189363\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2026\/4726\/files\/4_d9a9097a-dc67-47f8-851b-1aec9f1d686d.webp?v=1761189364\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-media\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnobtrusive shape, just the right size, and lightweight.\u003cbr class=\"sp-br\"\u003eCutlery you'll want to use every day without tiring your hands.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"text-media\"\u003eI've always found choosing cutlery surprisingly difficult. There are various shapes of spoons, such as oval, teardrop, and perfectly round, and the tines of forks also vary greatly in number, length, thinness, and depth. So, finding cutlery that looks and feels \"just right\" for you and your family is not an easy task. Also, perhaps because it's Western tableware, it often feels a little too big and heavy for Japanese people, and that \"slight burden\" can sometimes diminish the desire to use it again.\u003cbr class=\"sp-br\"\u003eAmong these, the kuro96 cutlery I encountered feels like it will \"fit well\" with many people. It features a standard spoon with a soft oval shape, a fork with four tines that are neither too sharp nor too long, a knife with thoroughly suppressed decoration that doesn't feel overly ostentatious when placed next to the fork and spoon, and a soup spoon that can scoop well without feeling awkward when brought to the mouth. Furthermore, all of them are made with a weight that is just on the verge of not being too light, and a thickness and width that strikes a good balance between how it feels in the hand and how it feels on the lips, making them truly stress-free to use. I think even people with smaller hands won't get tired using them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2026\/4726\/files\/5_bf2a9744-7edc-4cb2-ab3b-3a8e40bede4a.webp?v=1761189461\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2026\/4726\/files\/6_8d358801-9ec8-41bf-9a97-2ddefa1812c7.webp?v=1761189470\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-media\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA small, easy-to-use knife and\u003cbr class=\"sp-br\"\u003ea soup spoon that can be held with light force are also appealing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"text-media\"\u003eI like pasta, so I'm always looking for forks and spoons, but what surprisingly impressed me about this kuro cutlery was the comfort of the knife and soup spoon.\u003cbr class=\"sp-br\"\u003eGeneral dinner knives are often made heavily, assuming they will be used to firmly cut meat or fish on a plate, and I felt they were a bit too flashy for everyday dining. However, this kuro knife is thin, flat, and shorter in overall length, giving it a more modest presence than forks and spoons. Therefore, it's very suitable for daily use, and it also goes well with light breakfast menus like omelets and pancakes. I think it can also be used casually for occasions like portioning food for children.\u003cbr class=\"sp-br\"\u003eAlso, the soup spoon has an exquisite balance between its round, deep shape, which can scoop soup thoroughly, and its slender handle, which seems to contradict it. It feels like the design, which uses the principle of leverage to scoop a large amount with light force, creates a comfortable user experience.\u003cbr class=\"sp-br\"\u003eI highly recommend trying this knife and soup spoon along with the fork and spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2026\/4726\/files\/7_d07b6ddd-92e6-47d7-b1a6-a57f6ea6e8a4.webp?v=1761189547\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2026\/4726\/files\/8_a5cd75da-9efb-47f0-a686-115eecd06dd2.webp?v=1761189550\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-media\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuietly stunning, deep and beautiful black.\u003cbr class=\"sp-br\"\u003eA matte, atmospheric texture.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"text-media\"\u003eI've talked a lot about the comfort of this cutlery, but its most distinctive feature is its black color. When paired with white tableware, it tightens up the table and creates a fresh atmosphere. When used with black, grey, or glass plates, its coolness stands out even more, creating an impressive coordination reminiscent of a modern restaurant.\u003cbr class=\"sp-br\"\u003eThis black is achieved not by painting black onto the base metal, but by a technique called \"blackening,\" which uses a chemical reaction to dye the metal itself black. This means there's no worry about the color peeling off, and it has the characteristic of utilizing the original texture of the metal. The \"zara-zara\" (rough) series we offer at kikkake is cutlery made from matte metal that has been blackened. The deep black, with its suppressed luster and soft dullness, has a quiet and cool presence.\u003cbr class=\"sp-br\"\u003eOn the other hand, due to the dyeing technique, there may be slight irregularities in the dye, drips, or a few small spots, but we hope you'll consider them as part of the unique character of the black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-media sp-br\" id=\"spec\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel (SUS304 stainless steel)\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e[Spoon] Total length 17.3cm, Weight 35g\u003cbr\u003e[Fork] Total length 17.8cm, Weight 30g\u003cbr\u003e[Knife] Total length 18.5cm, Weight 35g\u003cbr\u003e[Soup spoon] Total length 13.6cm, Weight 20g\u003cbr\u003eProduction: Tsubame-Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attention\" class=\"text-media\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Characteristics and Important Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWhen using for the first time, gently wash with a sponge and dish soap, then rinse thoroughly. Occasionally, black soot may remain, but it is iron oxide generated by a chemical reaction and is harmless to the human body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe. Not safe for microwave ovens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid soaking or leaving wet after washing. After washing, wipe off moisture with a cloth and store after thoroughly drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLeaving oil, moisture, or dirt on the product can cause discoloration, stains, and rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRubbing with hard or sharp objects can cause the black finish to fade. Also, prolonged use may cause the black finish to fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDue to slight variations in the dyeing process, each item may have a slightly different appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note that there may be faint tool marks or drip marks from the manufacturing process, as well as small metal spots due to chemical reactions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cart-top\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"anchor_link\" href=\"#custom_title\"\u003eAdd to Cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-media related-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Products\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kikkake-store.com\/products\/syuro_dp22\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2026\/4726\/files\/syuro_dp22.webp?v=1761189791\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kikkake-store.com\/products\/syuro_dp22\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSyuRo\u003cbr\u003eDeep Plate 22cm\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kikkake-store.com\/products\/kikkake_otama\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2026\/4726\/files\/otama_saibashi_ea4280fd-8268-45cb-8409-87a14bc38aa1.webp?v=1761189796\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kikkake-store.com\/products\/kikkake_otama\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOtama no Bench\u003cbr\u003eSaibashi\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kikkake-store.com\/products\/pvt_oval\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2026\/4726\/files\/pillivuyt.webp?v=1761189798\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kikkake-store.com\/products\/pvt_oval\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePILLIVUYT\u003cbr\u003eOval Plate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"kikkake-store","offers":[{"title":"Spoon","offer_id":50549626831126,"sku":null,"price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fork","offer_id":50549626863894,"sku":null,"price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Soup spoon","offer_id":50549626962198,"sku":null,"price":1485.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife","offer_id":50549626994966,"sku":null,"price":3146.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2026\/4726\/files\/sp_top_a91655bd-0626-4c53-af47-1574c2baf3f7.webp?v=1761189247","url":"https:\/\/kikkake-store.com\/en\/products\/96_-cutlery","provider":"kikkake-store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}