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The natural wooden handle fits comfortably in the hand, giving the peeler a secure, steady grip, while also adding a warm tactile contrast to the steel blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thoughtful form is made for clean, controlled peeling on firm vegetables such as carrots, daikon and potatoes, with the blade working smoothly when drawn across a stable board. The reverse side also allows for removing tougher skin, such as the outer skin of burdock root, making it a versatile tool for careful prep work. Light, practical and quietly well made, it reflects the kind of functional craft often valued in Kyoto kitchenware, where simple tools are designed to feel reliable, balanced and easy to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Katsugu 京都活具","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928492831063,"sku":"KIW-MET-KYK-001-","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05100.jpg?v=1778177064"},{"product_id":"kyoto-katsugu-shredder","title":"Stainless steel shredder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Kyoto Katsugu 京都活具 shredder is a traditional-style vegetable prep tool designed to create a short, coarse cut that is ideal for ingredients such as daikon, carrot and burdock root. Its stainless-steel blade cuts in a way that leaves a lightly textured surface, helping sauces and seasonings cling more readily while giving the finished dish a pleasing bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural wooden handle offers a secure, comfortable grip and a warm contrast to the sharp blade, making the tool feel balanced and easy to control during daily prep. Unlike a fine julienne shredder, this style produces a more rustic result, and the angled downward motion allows the user to work in a clean, deliberate rhythm. A practical Kyoto kitchen essential with a quietly professional finish, it brings precision and a sense of craft to everyday vegetable preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Katsugu 京都活具","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928492929367,"sku":"KIW-MET-KYK-002-","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05103.jpg?v=1778177524"},{"product_id":"kyoto-katsugu-stainless-steel-frying-pan-cover-with-glass","title":"Stainless steel frying pan cover with glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Kyoto Katsugu 京都活具 frying pan cover is a practical kitchen tool designed for everyday cooking, combining a durable stainless-steel frame with a strong glass centre so you can monitor food without lifting the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of 18-0 stainless steel, 18-8 stainless steel, tempered glass and a natural wooden handle gives it a balance of utility, visibility and warmth that suits a well-used kitchen. It helps trap heat and steam while keeping the cooking process visible and controlled. The design is thoughtful in the Kyoto Katsugu spirit: simple, reliable and made to support the rhythm of daily cooking rather than draw attention away from it. Because the stainless steel cover can become hot from the cooking, please always use the wooden handle when removing and wear mittens when needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarge size is suitable for 24 cm, 26 cm, 28 cm and 30 cm pans. Medium size is suitable for 20 cm, 22 cm, 24 cm and 26 cm pans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Katsugu 京都活具","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":52928493060439,"sku":"KIW-MET-KYK-003-M","price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":52928493027671,"sku":"KIW-MET-KYK-003-L","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05125.jpg?v=1778179004"},{"product_id":"kyoto-katsugu-japanese-cypress-cutting-board","title":"Japanese cypress wood cutting board","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cutting board from Kyoto Katsugu 京都活具 is made from Tōno Hinoki, a high‑grade Japanese cypress grown in the Urakiso region. Straight‑grained hinoki is valued for its fine, even texture, natural anti‑bacterial properties and gentle aroma. Its moderate hardness is kind to knife edges, giving a pleasant feel and helping blades stay sharper for longer.​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe board is cut thin and relatively light for its size, making it easy to lift, drain and dry, while the wide surface helps ingredients stay on the board rather than falling off. Knife marks gradually blend into the surface when the board is dampened, a characteristic of good hinoki. An excellent partner for Japanese knives and everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Katsugu 京都活具","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":52928493879639,"sku":"KIW-WOD-KYK-001-S","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":52928493846871,"sku":"KIW-WOD-KYK-001-M","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":52928493814103,"sku":"KIW-WOD-KYK-001-L","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05108.jpg?v=1778178395"},{"product_id":"kyoto-katsugu-kitayama-tawashi-hemp-palm-kitchen-brush","title":"Kitayama \"Tawashi\" hemp palm kitchen brush","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Kyoto Katsugu x Kitayama kitchen brush is made with shuro 棕櫚, a natural plant fibre valued in Japan for its gentle yet resilient cleaning power. Each brush is handcrafted one by one by skilled artisans, giving it the calm, practical character of a tool made to be used every day rather than admired only from afar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shuro fibres have just the right amount of firmness to clean dishes, frying pans, enamelware and other delicate surfaces without being harsh, making it especially useful for pre-washing before a sponge or dishwasher. With its natural wooden handle and stainless-steel fitting, it combines the warmth of traditional materials with the reliability needed in a modern kitchen. Produced with the expertise of Kitayama Masatsumu Shōten 北山正積商店, this brush brings together time-honoured craftsmanship, sustainable plant fibre and everyday utility in one simple, beautiful tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Katsugu 京都活具","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928493977943,"sku":"KIW-WOD-KYK-002-","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05106.jpg?v=1778177845"}],"url":"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/collections\/kyoto-katsugu.oembed","provider":"iromizu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}