The 00 is the slotted companion to the 01 - same Niigata workshop, same tumbled matte finish, same hand-finished lathe work by Mr. Okada, with two key differences: a thicker, more durable handle for heavier use, and an identifying slot that lets liquid drain while you lift. That slot is what makes the 00 the right tool for retrieving things from liquid - poaching water, blanching baths, hot butter, fryer oil, braises. You can fish tempura from the fryer, lift fish from a pan of hot butter, check whether the beans are done, or pluck an olive from a 12-quart container at the back of the walk-in, all with a spoon that gives you the feel and control of a solid tool rather than the clumsy mechanical grip of a spider or tongs.
Inspired by the worn character of vintage American and European steel, each spoon is tumbled to a matte, imperfect finish that reflects the flea market aesthetic the line draws from. Stamped and etched at the Niigata workshop, then finished by hand on a lathe. The thicker handle on the 00 compared to the 01 is a deliberate design choice - the tasks this spoon handles tend to involve more resistance and more heat, and the additional handle mass helps.
Care Instructions: Hand wash only. Dry thoroughly after washing. Not dishwasher safe.
Inspired by the worn character of vintage American and European steel, each spoon is tumbled to a matte, imperfect finish that reflects the flea market aesthetic the line draws from. Stamped and etched at the Niigata workshop, then finished by hand on a lathe. The thicker handle on the 00 compared to the 01 is a deliberate design choice - the tasks this spoon handles tend to involve more resistance and more heat, and the additional handle mass helps.
- Maker: Okada
- Location: Niigata, Japan
- Material: 18/10 Stainless Steel
- Finish: Tumbled Matte Silver
- Feature: Identifying Slot
- Length: 9 in
- Packaging: Recycled Chipboard
Care Instructions: Hand wash only. Dry thoroughly after washing. Not dishwasher safe.
