Kyoto Fine Wood Octagonal Chopsticks – Ebony (Extra-Large Size)

Product Description

Experience the pinnacle of traditional Japanese woodworking with these premium Kyoto chopsticks, masterfully crafted from highly prized Striped Ebony. Featuring a full octagonal profile—seamlessly extending from the handle all the way to the precision-shaped tips—these chopsticks offer a remarkably solid, comfortable grip that makes them exceptionally popular as a gift for men and for Father’s Day.

The iconic eight-sided shape holds deep cultural significance in Japan, embodying the character for eight (八) which symbolizes prosperity and expanding good fortune. Finished with a classic fuki-urushi (wiped lacquer) technique, the natural wood grain achieves a rich, luminous sheen that elevates any table setting.

About Ebony (Kokutan)

Celebrated for its beautiful alternating stripes of deep black and warm brown, Striped Ebony is renowned as one of the finest hardwoods for traditional chopsticks. Exceptionally dense and resilient, it grows naturally lustrous with age and use. Because of its intense hardness, it can be sculpted into delicate, finely tapered tips, making it a highly functional and practical choice for everyday dining. Once considered the quintessential introduction to fine wooden chopsticks, high-quality Striped Ebony has become increasingly rare and cherished.

Features

• Handcrafted in Kyoto, Japan

• Full octagonal design from handle to tip for superior grip

• Made from premium, rare Striped Ebony (Kokutan)

• Slightly larger size ("Ippan") tailored for a firm, solid hold

• Beautiful fuki-urushi (wiped lacquer) finish with elegant natural lustre

• Auspicious "末広がり" (expanding good fortune) shape, ideal for Father’s Day and male gifting

• Dense, exceptionally durable hardwood built for long-lasting use

Material

• Ebony (kokutan)

Care

• Hand wash only with mild soap

• Do not soak in water

• Not dishwasher or microwave safe

• Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth after washing