{"product_id":"oku-butter-knife-board-by-kathleen-reilly","title":"Oku Butter Knife \u0026 Board by Kathleen Reilly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Oku Butter Knife and Board by Kathleen Reilly is a beautifully crafted tableware set made in collaboration with master artisans in Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan, a region celebrated for over 400 years of metalworking excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by traditional Japanese place settings, the knife features a distinctive folded handle that enhances both form and function, creating a subtle interplay with other table objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board is crafted from sustainably sourced Japanese wood by Karimoku Furniture, Japan’s leading maker of fine wooden furniture. Together, the knife and board embody a harmony of design, material, and craftsmanship — uniting modern elegance with centuries of tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from Japanese Sakura (Cherry) Hardwood or \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHinoki Cypress Softwood - see more details here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Sakura (Cherry) Hardwood (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo. 1 in comparison image)\u003c\/strong\u003e: The beauty and transience of Sakura (cherry blossoms) have been loved by Japanese people throughout history, with many handcrafted items made from the Sakura tree's wood and bark. Sakura is a hardwood, which makes it durable, smooth to the touch, with a moderate weight. You can enjoy how the wood changes colour over time as you use it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHinoki Cypress Softwood (No. 3 in comparison image)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hinoki has a pleasant aroma. It is a strong and lustrous wood used widely in Japan since ancient times for everything from bathtubs to temples. In addition to its natural antibacterial properties, it is water resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dezeen.com\/awards\/2022\/winners\/oku\/\"\u003eWinner of Dezeen Awards Homeware design of the year 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOku butter knife | High corrosion-resistant Japan-made stainless steel - Size: 170x20.5x15.5mm approx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden board | Domestically sourced with urethane coating - Size: 170x95x13mm approx. (Each board is unique, made of strips expertly cut and assembled to recreate a natural wood grain pattern. Since natural wood is used, there are individual differences in the material and colour of each board, making every Oku set one of a kind.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe knife and board are held together with a removable strap and packaged with a poem expressing the themes of the design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kathleen Reilly","offers":[{"title":"Hinoki Cypress Softwood","offer_id":56533692776830,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Japanese Sakura (Cherry) Hardwood","offer_id":56533692744062,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0236\/1311\/files\/Oku-Butter-Knife-Board-Kathleen-Reilly-Context.webp?v=1762602548","url":"https:\/\/www.lifestoryshop.mom\/products\/oku-butter-knife-board-by-kathleen-reilly","provider":"Lifestory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}