If I store metal cooking utensils like stainless steel in it, will it leave black marks on the surface?
When intending to use it as a utensil stand in the kitchen, there is a concern that black scratches might appear on the ceramic as stainless steel ladles or tongs are inserted and removed.
Friction with metal utensils can leave black marks or scratches on the surface, so care must be taken when inserting and removing them.
HAKUSAN's bird-shaped utensil stand po-po is an object modeled after the shape of a bird, serving as a versatile storage container used not only as a cooking utensil stand in the kitchen, but also as a pen stand on a desk or a small flower vase[1]. While it is used in various places in everyday life, when storing metal utensils such as ladles or tongs in the kitchen, care is required when inserting and removing them. Friction with metal products can cause black marks or scratch marks on the surface[2].
When metal comes into strong contact with and rubs against a ceramic surface, metal components can rub off and leave pencil-like black marks, which are commonly called metal marks. Even if the ceramic itself does not break or get deeply gouged, the metal marks left on the surface often cannot be easily removed with regular dishwashing. When storing metal utensils, handle them gently so they do not bump hard against the edge of the opening or the inner wall, or use it to store wooden or silicone utensils to help keep the surface clean.

Cleaning methods or dedicated care standards for removing black marks that have already formed from metal friction have not yet been confirmed.
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[하쿠산] HAKUSAN 포포 새모양 도구스탠드
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| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| 높이 | 13.5cm |
| 가로 | 12cm |
| 무게 | 360g |
| 깊이 | 9.5cm |
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