Mini ralador de cobre

This copper grater mini is made by craftsmen one by one.
It has a fine grater on one side and it can be used for grating condiments. This size is recommended for those who use it occasionally and do not want to take up a lot of space, but still want to use a good quality product!

Mini

Width：11.5cm
Depth：8.5cm
Height：0.5cm
Weight：102g

NO. 5

Width：21cm
Depth：9cm
Height：1cm
Weight：188g

NO. 7

Width：23cm
Depth：11.5cm
Height：1cm
Weight：247g

NO. 8

Width：24cm
Depth：14.5cm
Height：1cm
Weight：281g

Copper

SAKAITOJI

"Good cooking starts with a good knife".

People always eat in order to live. To eat, we cook. To cook, you need a knife. In producing products for people's daily meals, we are committed to creating products that are as comfortable to use as possible and that enable people to cook delicious food.

ARTISAN STORY

SakaiTohji
Since 1805, the company has been manufacturing kitchen knives and other cooking utensils in Osaka for over 200 years. The company's representative products, kitchen knives, are loved by famous chefs not only in Japan but all over the world. It is no exaggeration to say that the design and sharpness of its knives are the best in the world. The professionals are in each process - forging, sharpening and finishing - produce meticulous products by adopting a division of labour system. A range of world-class Japanese cooking knives are available now!

ACHIEVEMENTS

・Presentation of a kitchen knife at the wedding ceremony of Crown Princess Masako
・Awarded the Medal with Yellow Ribbon
・Produced knives for numerous TV dramas and films

SAKAI UCHIHAMONO / SAKAI FORGED BLADES

About 600 years ago / 1400s / Muromachi Period (1336–1573)

Sakai blade making grew from medieval swordsmithing and gunsmithing skills. After tobacco arrived through Portuguese trade in the sixteenth century, the city became famous for extremely sharp knives used to cut tobacco leaves into fine strands. The shogunate recognized their quality, and those skills later flowed into professional kitchen knives.

For Japanese chefs, a Sakai knife is a specialized tool: different blade shapes exist for sashimi, vegetables, fish bones and many other tasks. The city remains deeply trusted in sushi and Japanese cuisine, while international chefs increasingly seek out its blades.

Sakai production is famously divided among specialists. Forging, sharpening and handle fitting may be handled by different craftspeople rather than one all-purpose maker. A single knife is completed through a relay of experts, making the entire production district function almost like one large workshop.

Individual Differences

As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations in color, pattern, shape, and texture may occur. These subtle differences are a natural characteristic of handcrafted works, making each piece truly unique. We hope you will enjoy these individual variations as part of the beauty and character of Japanese craftsmanship.

Production Time

If an item is not currently in stock, it may be made to order by the artisan. As each piece is carefully handcrafted, production may take several months depending on the item and the artisan's schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding.