Wooden scooping spatula, unpainted, made from ash

This wooden spatula is made of solid wood and has a carved surface that allows it to scoop like a spoon. It is perfect for stir-frying and other dishes with a lot of liquid. This wooden spatula is not only good for scooping, but is also extremely easy to hold and use. The shape and thickness of the spatula tip and the gently curving handle are lightly chamfered and hand-carved into a shape that is neither oval nor angular, making it easy to grip. Although it is hard to tell at first glance, the surface and handle of the spatula have faint traces of being carved with a chisel, giving a sense of the warmth and care that went into the work. There are no rough spots or thickness to be felt, and the spatula has been simply carved into shape, fitting comfortably in the hand. Available for right-handed and left-handed users. All photos are for right-handed users. For left-handed users, the spatula part is reversed. Please specify which one you would like when ordering. I have several wooden spatulas, but this is the one I always choose. It is also used in restaurants, and its ease of use is endorsed by professional chefs. The craftsman is Miyazaki Makoto of Jamunchi, a woodworking company in Osaka. He works with a variety of woods, and creates his pieces by combining different processing techniques after examining the grain and shape of each piece and its characteristics. He is an artist who does really detailed and careful work, including hand-carving and finishing paint. Miyazaki's popular scooping wooden spatula is made from three different types of wood. The wood species are teak, cherry, and ash, from the left in the second and third photos. Teak is dark in color, cherry is slightly reddish, and ash is whitish in color. (Photos 4-8: Another species of wood: Teak) The finish is unpainted. As oil is likely to be used in cooking, the oil will soak in quickly. We hope you will enjoy the changes and start using it with the idea of cultivating it from scratch. [Material] Ash Finish: Unpainted *Since this is made of solid wood, the grain and color will vary. [Size] Length 30cm x Width 7cm x Thickness 1.4cm (both at the longest point) 【Care】 -Please avoid using a dishwasher. ・We recommend washing with water or lukewarm water. After washing, wipe off the water and let it dry naturally. - For maintenance, if you notice the surface drying out, apply a thin layer of cooking oil and let it dry for a while to restore the luster and prevent cracking or deformation. ・For more details, please refer to the instruction manual that will be sent to you. If you have any concerns before or after your purchase, please feel free to contact us.