「春華の彩」— 堀居賢司の純チタン手作りカトラリー

"Spring Blossoms of Color" — Kenji Horii's Pure Titanium Handcrafted Cutlery

Introduction to Mr. Kenji Horii

Mr. Kenji Horii, born in Kyoto, is the representative of "Urushi Koubou Ken" and a master craftsman of metal handcrafts. The recently launched "IRODORI" series of Grade 2 pure titanium handcrafted cutlery has quickly become a popular product in the industry.

This time, Sansen Shoten is honored to collaborate with Mr. Kenji Horii to offer a special custom edition of the "IRODORI" series Grade 2 pure titanium cutlery. Notably, through direct dialogue with the craftsman, Mr. Horii has made the innovative move of engraving his personal mark on the tail of this special edition cutlery. This makes the custom edition "IRODORI" series Grade 2 pure titanium cutlery from Sansen Shoten a unique and exceptional product.

Biography of Mr. Kenji Horii, Representative of "Urushi Koubou Ken"

- **Birthplace**: Shiga Prefecture, 1986
- **Career**: Began as a custom knife maker in high school and studied lacquer art at Kyoto Traditional Crafts College.
- **Activities**: Founded Urushi Koubou Ken in 2011 and is currently based in Kyoto, actively engaged in his craft.
- **Products**: Utilizes skills and experience as both a knife maker and lacquer artist to create primarily titanium cutlery and accessories.
- **Notable Works**: "Forged Titanium Cutlery" series, "Titanium Knife IRODORI" series.

Product Description: Forged Titanium Cutlery "IRODORI"

The "IRODORI" series is crafted from solid bars of Grade 2 pure titanium, which is both lightweight and robust compared to iron and copper. Titanium's superior corrosion resistance makes it ideal for bento boxes and outdoor activities. Additionally, it does not affect the taste of food and is safe for those with metal allergies.

The surface retains the hammer marks from forging and is polished to a smooth finish, offering a silky soft touch. The oxide film's structural colors create beautiful gradations, ranging from deep blue and light blue to purple and golden brown, with no two pieces alike.

Care Instructions

- **Cleaning**: Wash with dish soap and a sponge after use.
- **Disinfection**: Dishwasher, boiling, and chlorine bleach can be used.
- **Note**: Wear and tear from use or using metal brushes and abrasive cleaners may remove the oxide film, but this does not affect the quality.

We look forward to the continued collaboration between Sansen Shoten and Mr. Kenji Horii, delivering products that seamlessly blend traditional craftsmanship with modern design.
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