The yukihira saucepan is a Japanese kitchen staple - a style of pan that has been in continuous use in home and professional kitchens across Japan for generations. The defining characteristic is the hammered exterior finish, called tsuchime, which gives the pan its distinctive texture and is the same surface treatment used on many of the Japanese knives we carry. On a pan, the hammered surface adds a subtle thermal quality and a visual character that plain-rolled metal simply does not have. Yoshikawa has been producing Japanese cookware since 1957 and brings that depth of manufacturing experience to a format that rewards good materials and careful construction.
This 20cm version is made from 18% chromium stainless steel at 1.0mm thickness - light enough to heat quickly and responsive enough for sauces, broths, and soups where you want control over temperature changes. It works on gas, electric, and induction cooktops, covers most stovetop heating tasks, and holds 2.3 liters - the right size for everyday use without taking up unnecessary space. The yukihira format typically includes a long handle and a pouring spout on one or both sides, making it practical for transferring hot liquids. Note that the lid is not included and is sold separately. A well-made pan from a manufacturer with nearly 70 years of Japanese cookware production behind it.
This 20cm version is made from 18% chromium stainless steel at 1.0mm thickness - light enough to heat quickly and responsive enough for sauces, broths, and soups where you want control over temperature changes. It works on gas, electric, and induction cooktops, covers most stovetop heating tasks, and holds 2.3 liters - the right size for everyday use without taking up unnecessary space. The yukihira format typically includes a long handle and a pouring spout on one or both sides, making it practical for transferring hot liquids. Note that the lid is not included and is sold separately. A well-made pan from a manufacturer with nearly 70 years of Japanese cookware production behind it.
- Brand: Yoshikawa
- Material: Stainless Steel (18% Chromium)
- Thickness: 1.0mm
- Diameter: 20cm (7.8 inch)
- Capacity: 2.3L (2.4 quart)
- Finish: Yukihira Hammered (Tsuchime)
- Compatible with: Gas, Electric, Induction
- Lid: Not Included - Sold Separately
