Oku is a new knife design carefully produced in collaboration with highly skilled craftspeople in Tsubame-Sanjo, an area in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, renowned for its metalworking history for over 400 years.
Influenced by traditional Japanese place settings and arrangement, the design has a unique folded handle that elevates its function, allowing it to interact with objects on the table in new ways.
Oku's board is made from sustainably sourced Japanese wood by Karimoku Furniture, Japan's leading wooden furniture manufacturer in both quality and technology. Karimoku is committed to providing sustainable solutions while demonstrating the skill and artistry of its craftspeople.
Winner of Dezeen Awards Homeware design of the year 2022
Oku is a new knife design carefully produced in collaboration with highly skilled craftspeople in Tsubame-Sanjo, an area in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, renowned for its metalworking history for over 400 years.
Influenced by traditional Japanese place settings and arrangement, the design has a unique folded handle that elevates its function, allowing it to interact with objects on the table in new ways.
Oku's board is made from sustainably sourced Japanese wood by Karimoku Furniture, Japan's leading wooden furniture manufacturer in both quality and technology. Karimoku is committed to providing sustainable solutions while demonstrating the skill and artistry of its craftspeople.
Winner of Dezeen Awards Homeware design of the year 2022
