We had these tea cups at our small Hotel in Hakone, Japan, and hoped to find them on line. These are perfect!!




Kyoto Katsugu ladle
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Traditional Artisan Culinary Tools | Premium 18-8 Stainless Steel Ladle
Elevate your daily cooking with professional-grade Japanese craftsmanship. Meticulously engineered in Japan by the esteemed artisans at **Kyoto Katsugu**, this premium kitchen ladle blends minimalist aesthetics with master-class utility. Forged from ultra-durable, commercial-grade 18-8 stainless steel, it boasts an incredibly lightweight yet structurally rigid design that offers perfect balance in the hand. Whether you are skimming delicate dashi broths, serving hearty winter stews, or portioning out precise quantities of soup, this rust-resistant, beautifully finished utensil is an enduring kitchen essential built to last a lifetime.
| Product Type | Professional-Grade Ergonomic Soup & Cooking Ladle |
| Artisan / Brand | Kyoto Katsugu (京都活具) |
| In the Box | 1 High-Polished Seamless Stainless Steel Ladle |
| Dimensions | 9.7" × 3.1" × 0.7" (24.7 cm × 8.1 cm × 1.9 cm) — Optimized handle length for home stovetops |
| Material Composition | Premium High-Gloss 18-8 Stainless Steel (SUS304 equivalent) |
| Appliance Safety | Dishwasher Safe: YES | Microwave Safe: NO | Oven Safe: NO |
| Origin | MADE IN JAPAN |
- Premium 18-8 Stainless Steel Build: Forged from exceptional grade steel that offers superior resistance against rust, corrosion, and organic food acids, maintaining its stunning mirror polish over decades of use.
- Ergonomic, Balanced Weighting: Precision tapered and weight-balanced to feel light in the hand, effectively reducing wrist fatigue during extended meal prep and banquet service.
- Seamless Hygienic Design: Crafted with a sleek, gap-free transition from the handle to the bowl, entirely eliminating trap zones for food particles or moisture to collect, making cleanup effortless.
- Perfect Precision Pouring: The rim of the ladle bowl is subtly contoured to ensure smooth, dripless pouring from both sides, keeping your kitchen counters and tablecloths perfectly spotless.
• Dishwasher Instructions: **Fully dishwasher safe.** For optimum longevity and a pristine finish, load the ladle so that it doesn't bump aggressively against other metal cookware during the wash cycle.
• Hand Washing Tip: Can be instantly cleaned by hand using warm water, common liquid dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid using abrasive steel scouring pads or metallic brushes to prevent micro-scratches on the polished surface.
• Thermal Warning: **Metal Accessory Only.** Never place this steel ladle inside a microwave oven or conventional baking unit. Do not leave the handle resting inside a boiling pot on a live stove element for extended periods.
CRAFT ' S BACKGROUND KYOTO KATSUGU
Estimated International Shipping Timeline
The table below outlines the typical delivery timeline for our international shipments. Actual delivery times may vary slightly depending on destination country and customs procedures.
| Shipping Stage | Standard International | Express International |
|---|---|---|
| Order Processing & Dispatch | Within 72 hours | Within 72 hours |
| International Transit | 2 – 4 days | 1 – 3 days |
| Customs Clearance | 1 – 3 days | 0.5 – 2 days |
| Local Carrier Delivery | 2 – 4 days | 1.5 – 2 days |
| Estimated Total Delivery Time | 8 – 14 days | 5 – 9 days |



