Is there a reason why the front of the curry spoon is flat rather than round?

The tip is flat. Sori Yanagi's curry spoon has an overall gentle curve, but its tip is trimmed straight^[1][2]. Unlike ordinary round spoons, the flat front makes it great for neatly scraping together even small grains of rice scattered across the bottom of the bowl^[3]. It is also useful like a knife when lightly pressing and cutting through softly cooked ingredients with the edge^[4].

The handle is also comfortable. The overall balance of weight and shape has been carefully tuned so that even women with small hands can hold it stably^[5]. It is a balance that does not put much strain on the wrist even if you move the utensil repeatedly during a meal. The material used is 18-8 stainless steel, which is hygienic and resistant to corrosion^[6].

hmmm, the spoon's tip and weight quietly ease the dining-table effort of gathering rice grains and cutting ingredients.