Oku Butter Knife + Board
Oku Butter Knife + Board by Kathleen Reilly.
Oku is a thoughtfully crafted knife, created in collaboration with skilled artisans from Tsubame-Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, a region with over 400 years of metalworking heritage. Inspired by traditional Japanese table arrangements, its distinctive folded handle enhances functionality, allowing the knife to engage with objects on the table in inventive ways.
The accompanying board is made from sustainably sourced Japanese Hinoki wood by Karimoku Furniture - Japan’s leading wooden furniture manufacturer. It blends expert craftsmanship with precision engineering, reflecting both high-quality production and a commitment to sustainability.
The knife and board are held together with a removable strap and come with a poem that captures the spirit of the design.
Winner of the Dezeen Awards Homeware design of the year 2022.
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Description
Oku Butter Knife + Board by Kathleen Reilly.
Oku is a thoughtfully crafted knife, created in collaboration with skilled artisans from Tsubame-Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, a region with over 400 years of metalworking heritage. Inspired by traditional Japanese table arrangements, its distinctive folded handle enhances functionality, allowing the knife to engage with objects on the table in inventive ways.
The accompanying board is made from sustainably sourced Japanese Hinoki wood by Karimoku Furniture - Japan’s leading wooden furniture manufacturer. It blends expert craftsmanship with precision engineering, reflecting both high-quality production and a commitment to sustainability.
The knife and board are held together with a removable strap and come with a poem that captures the spirit of the design.
Winner of the Dezeen Awards Homeware design of the year 2022.
Dimensions
17w x 9.5d x 1.3cmh
Materials
Each board is made from natural Hinoki wood strips, creating a unique grain and colour pattern.
Finished with a urethane coating.
No two sets are the same.
Japan-made stainless steel butter knife.
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