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

This is a ceramic plate with a brown rim on a subtle bluish glaze base. It is made in a rectangular shape with a width of 21.8cm, a height of 12cm, and a height of 3.5cm. Both microwave and dishwasher safe, it is good to put on the table for daily meals.

Why this product

The reasons it was chosen as everyday tableware to comfortably place on the dining table.

  1. Blue Glaze and Brown Line

    A brown line runs along the rim on a glaze base with a subtle blue tint.

  2. Horizontally Long Rectangle

    It measures 21.8cm in width, 12cm in height, and 3.5cm in height.

  3. Dishwasher Safe

    Both microwave and dishwasher safe, making it easy to care for.

This round mini tray is made in a Tokyo workshop by spinning and pushing up a brass sheet. A groove around the base and a raised rim stably support small items. Without an anti-oxidation coating, its surface color deepens naturally with use.

Why this product

We noted the craftsmanship of the hand-pushed rim and the brass texture that deepens over time.

  1. A hand-pushed rim

    In a Tokyo workshop, an artisan pushes a spinning brass sheet with a spatula tool to form the rim.

  2. Three diameter sizes

    Available in three sizes with diameters of 8.9cm, 11cm, and 13.3cm, allowing you to choose according to the items to be placed.

  3. Changes in uncoated brass

    Because it has not undergone an anti-oxidation coating, the surface color changes naturally as it is touched and time passes.

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What practical utility does making a lemon squeezer out of ceramic and adding a spout offer during actual use?

Since we often come across press-type squeezers made of metal or plastic, it makes one wonder what practical utility a squeezer made of ceramic provides in cooking or maintenance.

[아즈마야] Azmaya 레몬 스퀴저 - Lemon squeezer
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It takes advantage of ceramic's property that does not absorb odors or stain from highly acidic juice, while helping pour the squeezed juice directly through the spout without spilling.

This is a handleless cup crafted from ceramic, measuring 8.1cm in diameter and 9.1cm in height. With a 350ml capacity, it is well suited for pouring and enjoying a generous amount of tea or beverages. It is convenient for daily use as it can be warmed in a microwave or washed in a dishwasher.

Why this product

It was chosen considering its size and care methods, which make it convenient for daily life.

  1. 350ml capacity and specifications

    Measuring 8.1cm in diameter and 9.1cm in height, it holds 350ml of beverage based on manufacturer markings.

  2. Microwave and dishwasher support

    Made of ceramic material, it allows you to warm beverages in a microwave or clean it in a dishwasher.

  3. Heating appliance restrictions and foot care

    It cannot be used over direct heat, in an oven, or on an induction cooktop, and care is required as the unglazed bottom surface and foot may stain if they come into contact with seasonings.

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Looking at Azmaya products, are there common recurring characteristics in the way they are made?

From ceramics to metal tableware, the production workshops and regions differ for each tool, making one wonder how the brand produces its goods.

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Azmaya does not have its own production facilities or exclusive designers, but repeatedly uses a method of visiting workshops and artisans across Japan to create everyday items together.

This is a dish crafted using the katauchi technique, where ceramic clay is pressed into a mold. It has an octagonal shape with four corners cut diagonally, and comes in two sizes: standard and long. It can be used in both the microwave and dishwasher, making it comfortable to place on the everyday dining table.

Why this product

We carefully examined both the craftsmanship shaped by traditional methods and the practicality that is easy to handle in daily life.

  1. Katauchi technique pressed with molds

    It is crafted using katauchi, a traditional Japanese technique in which ceramic clay is pressed into a mold one by one.

  2. Two sizes of different lengths

    You can choose appropriately between the standard octagonal dish measuring 11cm in width and weighing 70g, and the long size measuring 20cm in width and weighing 155g.

  3. Microwave and dishwasher compatible

    It can be placed and used in the dishwasher and microwave, and cannot be used with direct-flame appliances such as ovens or gas.

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What role does the cotton strap used for the hinges of the folding solid wood hanger play?

Usually, folding solid wood furniture is fastened with iron hinges, but because thick woven fabric straps connect the wood, one wonders about its practical use when actually using it.

[아즈마야] Azmaya 히노키 행거 와이드형 (2size)
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Azmaya created the folding structure with thick, wide cotton straps instead of metal hardware to allow flexible opening and closing.

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How should I prepare the cloth filter before using the flannel dripper for the first time?

Unlike paper filters, there are moments when it is unclear how to wash a cloth filter when using it for the first time, and whether it is okay to put the handle into the pot together.

[아즈마야] Azmaya 융 드리퍼 (2size)
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After detaching the wooden handle, you must rinse or boil only the cloth filter part thoroughly in hot water to clean it.

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Is it okay to scrub and wash canvas bags or clothes with a kitchen scourer?

I saw information in the kitchen scourer description stating that it can be used for hand-washing canvas bags or shirt collars. I asked this question out of concern that the fabric might get damaged when scrubbed with a stiff brush intended for washing dishes.

[아즈마야] Azmaya 종려나무 수세미 L
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The windmill palm scourer can be used not only for washing kitchen dishware, but also for spot hand-washing stiff canvas bags or stained shirt collars.

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Why were bamboo nails used instead of metal nails for the joints of the Hinoki stool?

While looking into a wooden stool for bathroom use, they saw the explanation that it was assembled with bamboo nails rather than metal screws or nails, and became curious about its purpose.

[아즈마야] Azmaya 히노키 의자 (발판)
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Azmaya's Hinoki stool joins the components using bamboo nails and hide glue instead of metal, a method designed to maintain a sturdy structure by reducing corrosion and warping in wet environments.

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What does it mean in the tray description when it says 'shaped by pushing with a spatula'?

This question was asked out of curiosity about the specific processing method after seeing in the brass tray's production description that the rim is shaped using a tool called a spatula.

[아즈마야] Azmaya 황동 트레이 (3size)
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It is a traditional metal processing method where a rotating metal plate is held against a mold and gradually pushed up with a spatula rod to shape the rim.