Cast Iron Wok Japan
Wok S

SKU
2990
Cast iron wok, manufacturer Iwachu, Japan
  • Material: Iron
  • Height: 9cm
  • Diameter: 28cm

 

Note
This wok is only suitable for use with a gas stove.

€160.90

Delivery : 1–3 business days

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SKU
2990
In stock

Production

Origin

An original piece from Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Nanbu tekki

Nanbu tekki (Jap: 南部鉄器), or Nambu ironware, were first made in the 17th century, when master craftsmen from Kyoto were invited to Morioka in Iwate Prefecture. Ever since, Nanbu tekki have been considered Japan's finest ironware. The masters' knowledge and techniques are heavily guarded and only passed on from generation to generation.

Kamayaki technique

Cast iron (鋳鉄, chūtetsu), which is normally susceptible to rusting, is baked at 800°C using the special Kamayaki technique. In the process, the iron is specifically oxidised and activated and thus receives a natural rust protection.

Handmade

The elaborate manual production requires more than 3 weeks. The mould, including the design on the outside surface, is formed by hand and can only be used for casting about five kettles. Japanese tetsubins are made much thinner and more delicately than Chinese copies. Usually, Chinese cast iron has considerably more manganese and therefore has to be cast thicker. The training for producing high-end Japanese tetsubins takes 15 years and has only been achieved by a handful of masters in Japan.

Outside coating

Coated only with Ohaguro (jap. お歯黒, engl. "tooth blackening"), a natural mixture of green tea, vinegar and iron sand.

Inside coating

High-quality enamel.

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