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Questions asked about brands carried by KitchenTool and their answers. Sources are linked to each answer.

[나카가와상점] 법랑 커트러리 스푼 포크

Crafted with an enamel finish over a stainless steel base. The spoon is 13cm and the fork is 13.2cm, in small sizes. Used for occasions eating light refreshments or desserts.

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Why this product

This product was chosen for three reasons.

Enamel finish over stainless steel
Crafted by applying an enamel finish over a stainless steel base material.
Small size configuration
With a spoon length of 13cm and a fork length of 13.2cm, it is sized for light refreshments or desserts.
Gentle hand-wash care
Dishwashers and heating appliances cannot be used, and instructions recommend wiping with a soft sponge when washing for care.

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[나카가와상점] 법랑 커트러리 스푼 포크

₩24,000Retailer product page ↗

This is cutlery finished with enamel over a stainless steel base. Consisting of a concave spoon and a pronged fork, it is used on the everyday dining table.

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Why this product

Because these are utensils held in hand and touching the mouth, both the material and manufacturing characteristics were carefully examined.

Enamel finish over stainless steel
Based on stainless steel material, an enamel finish is added to wrap the outer surface.
Marks resulting from the process
Individual differences, such as glaze flow and density, rim thickness, and trivet marks, remain uniquely on each piece.
Restrictions on heating appliances and dishwashers
It cannot be used in dishwashers and microwaves, as well as induction, direct fire, or ovens, so it is cared for by hand washing.

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What kind of crafting technique is the "hikiashi" mentioned in the glass description?

Because an unfamiliar craft term, hikiashi, is written in the product description, one might wonder about the specific glassmaking method it refers to.

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Hikiashi is a crafting technique where the glass at the bottom of the bowl is pulled directly downward to smoothly draw out the stem, which serves as the handle.

Retailer product page ↗[나카가와상점] 몰드 블로잉 스템 글라스 200ml (2type)₩86,000

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[나카가와상점] 순동 사케잔 세트 150ml (오동나무 상자)

₩98,000Retailer product page ↗

This is a sake cup set containing two cups made of copper in a paulownia wood box. The inside of the cups is plated with tin and the outside is finished with a clear coat. With a 150ml capacity, it is used when pouring and drinking alcohol.

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Why this product

We looked into the composition included in the paulownia wood box and the inner and outer finishes of the copper.

2-cup set and paulownia wood box
Two sake cups are packaged together as a set and delivered in a paulownia wood box.
Copper finished differently inside and out
The outside surface of the copper body is treated with a clear coating, and the inside surface is finished with tin plating.
150ml capacity and 88g weight
Each cup weighs 88g, and holds up to 150ml of beverage based on manufacturer specifications.

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[나카가와상점] 삼잎무늬 유리 컵 세트 톨 (245ml) - 오동나무 상자

₩79,000Retailer product page ↗

This is a tall-sized glass cup set carved with a hemp leaf pattern on the glass surface using the Kiriko craft technique. Two glasses measuring 11.8cm in height are packaged in a dedicated paulownia wood box with a divider. Made by hand, each glass has unique variations and is good for generously holding and drinking cold beverages.

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Why this product

We looked closely at the delicate glass pattern carved by hand and the neat finish of the box that elegantly holds them.

Hemp leaf pattern with the Kiriko technique
The hemp leaf pattern is delicately carved by applying the Kiriko craft technique, which directly carves the glass surface.
Paulownia wood box packaging
It comes packaged in a paulownia wood box.
Individuality born from handcrafting
Because each piece is crafted by hand, natural variations in thickness, height, and weight appear across products.

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[나카가와상점] 폴딩 행주 거치대

₩48,000Retailer product page ↗

This is a folding dishcloth stand combining a stainless steel frame with a wooden handle. You can adjust the distance between the two frames or unfold it completely to hang and dry dishcloths by size. After use, fold it flat to store on a kitchen shelf or in narrow gaps.

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Why this product

We chose it because you can unfold it to hang dishcloths according to their size and store it flat in gaps.

Adjustable spacing and wide drying
By adjusting the frame spacing, you can hang two dishcloths at the same time, or unfold it completely to dry wide dishcloths.
Flat-folding storability
The stand folds flat so it can be neatly tucked away on kitchen shelves or into narrow gaps.
Wooden handle
It is finished by adding a wooden handle to one axis of the stainless steel frame.

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Why shouldn't a carpet roll tape cleaner be used on regular wooden floors or tatami mats?

When cleaning the house, it is tempting to roll a tape cleaner regardless of the flooring material. The product instructions state that use on wooden floors and tatami mats is prohibited, making one wonder why.

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Because it uses a synthetic rubber adhesive to remove fiber dust and therefore has strong adhesiveness, the tape can stick to smooth floors or tatami surfaces and damage them.

Retailer product page ↗[나카가와상점] 카펫 롤 테이프 클리너Sold Out

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[나카가와상점] 삼잎무늬 유리 컵 세트 숏 (180ml) - 오동나무 상자

₩65,000Retailer product page ↗

This is a 180ml cup set carved with hemp leaf patterns on the glass surface using the Kiriko technique. It is low in height at 6.9cm, and multiple cups can be stacked neatly on top of each other and stored in a paulownia wood box. It is suitable for lightly holding in one hand and sharing drinks during meals or drinking gatherings.

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Why this product

Chosen for its petite size that is comfortable to hold in hand and its neat storage method.

Hemp leaf pattern via Kiriko technique
Using Kiriko, a glass craft technique, hemp leaf patterns are intricately carved into the surface.
Paulownia wood box packaging
The cups are delivered in a dedicated paulownia wood box, making them easy to store neatly even when not in use.
Stackable storage
Multiple cups can be stacked neatly on top of each other, taking up little storage space.

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Can both the short and tall hemp leaf pattern glass cups be stacked on top of each other for storage?

The shopper does not have plenty of storage space in the cupboard, so they are wondering if the cups can be stacked upward. They are asking to check which of the two size options is suitable for stackable storage.

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The short cup, which is low and wide, can be stacked neatly upward for storage, but as the stacking function has not been confirmed for the slender tall cup, it should be stored standing individually.

Retailer product page ↗[나카가와상점] 삼잎무늬 유리 컵 숏 (180ml)₩26,000

Retailer product page ↗[나카가와상점] 삼잎무늬 유리 컵 톨 (245ml)₩32,000

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Can I put the pure copper beer cup in the freezer to use it colder?

Many people freeze cups in advance to drink cold beer. One may wonder if a cup made of copper is also fine to keep frozen like a regular cup.

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The pure copper beer cup should not be placed in the freezer, as there is a risk that the cup may deform or break due to sudden temperature changes.

Retailer product page ↗[나카가와상점] 순동 맥주 잔 360ml (오동나무 상자)₩86,000

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Oil is seeping out onto the surface of the hinoki cutting board; can I still use it as is?

Seeing greasiness on the surface of the cutting board makes it easy to worry about contamination or deterioration. It is a moment when you are unsure whether to wash it off with detergent or go ahead and cut food on it as is.

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It is not contamination, but a phenomenon where the hinoki's own natural oil surfaces, and because it plays a role in suppressing the proliferation of bacteria, you can safely use it as is.

Retailer product page ↗[나카가와상점] 슬림 히노키 도마 (식기세척기O / 2size)₩65,000

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What makes clip-on earrings made of paper comfortable when actually worn?

When seeing jewelry made of paper for the first time, it is not easy to gauge its fit or practicality. Compared to metal jewelry, one wonders what advantages it offers when worn in daily life.

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Weighing at most 1.6g per piece, you barely feel any fatigue from the weight even after wearing it on your ear all day.

Retailer product page ↗[나카가와상점] YURAGU 귀찌₩74,000

Linked product ↗[나카가와상점] YURAGU 귀찌₩50,000