Perfect for fruits and Japanese sweets! Made with natural materials! Smoky bamboo pick fork

Bamboo forks, perfect for everyday life

This pick fork is perfect for fruits, cakes, and Japanese sweets.
Each piece is made using bamboo from Kagoshima Prefecture and finished by the craftsmen at Yagi Bamboo Industry.
The natural material provides a gentle texture that metal forks cannot provide.
It can be used safely by everyone from small children to the elderly.

Features

Perfect size for fruit and cakes

A compact fork approximately 15cm long.
It's perfect for eating fruits, cakes, Japanese sweets, etc.
It can be used for a wide range of purposes, from everyday snacks to serving to guests.

Gentleness unique to natural materials

When you put it in your mouth, it doesn't feel cold or hard like metal.
It has the elasticity that is unique to bamboo and a gentle texture.
It is also safe to use as cutlery for children.

Easy to use without breaking down ingredients

The tip is designed to pierce firmly and can lift fruit and cheese without crushing them.
It is light and easy to handle, and its simple design makes it suitable for any dining table.

Durable and long-lasting

Bamboo is a lightweight and durable material that will last a long time if properly cared for.
Because it is made from natural materials, the more you use it, the more flavor it will develop.

Care Instructions

- After use, wash gently by hand with a neutral detergent.
- After washing, immediately wipe off any moisture and dry in a well-ventilated place.
- Avoid soaking for long periods of time and using the dishwasher, dryer, or microwave.
- Allow to dry completely before storing.

About Yagi Bamboo Industry

A century-old workshop that lives with bamboo

Yagi Bamboo Industry was founded in 1925 (Taisho 14) by the founder, Yagi Hitoshi, in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima.
Surrounded by bamboo forests, it began as a "bamboo training center" where local young people were taught the skills while making bamboo crafts that were useful in people's daily lives.
Bamboo is an indispensable material for agricultural tools, kitchen utensils, and everyday life, and Yagi Bamboo Industry was also a place to systematically pass on the wisdom and techniques behind it.

A spirit passed down from generation to generation

The second generation continued to make "tools that support daily life" even during the chaotic times of war and post-war.
Even though resources were scarce, their attitude of not wasting a single bamboo and carefully crafting it earned them the trust of the people.
Now, under the leadership of third-generation owner Yagi Fuyuki, bamboo products have evolved beyond being merely household items, elevating their brand value as "traditional crafts" that embody the local culture of Kagoshima.
In addition, to spread the appeal of our products nationwide, we have opened a base in Tokyo and established a system to deliver our products directly to consumers in urban areas.

In recent years, there has been a growing global focus on sustainable living and a return to natural materials, and Yagi Take Kogyo's manufacturing resonates perfectly with this trend.
Bamboo is a renewable resource and a material that places little strain on the environment.
While staying in touch with the values of people who are sensitive to eco-friendliness and sustainability, we are creating a series of products that harmonize with modern dining tables and lifestyles.
By adding innovation to its century-old tradition, Yagi Take Kogyo has become a prestigious brand that connects "Japanese handcraftsmanship" to the next generation - this is the image of the company, evolved by the third generation.

Eyes and hands facing the materials

The Moso bamboo used by Yagi Bamboo Industry is a gift from Kagoshima, which boasts the largest bamboo forest area in Japan.
It takes several years to complete the process, from felling to processing, natural drying, curing, and finishing.
Craftsmen carefully examine the color, fibers, and node position of each individual piece of bamboo, making the most of each individuality to create the perfect tool.
Bamboo is a renewable resource, and proper thinning and utilization keep mountains healthy and support the circulation of satoyama.
Protecting this business is also an important mission for Yagi Take Kogyo.
Today's market is flooded with convenient overseas products.
However, it is extremely rare to find a workshop that uses domestically produced materials and continues to preserve "Japanese handicrafts" with the same attitude for nearly 100 years.
Rather than mass production, we work closely with each bamboo stalk and listen to the voice of nature as we craft our products.
This is where the value and sense of security of "Made in Japan" lies.
Holding a tool from Yagi Takekogyo is also an act of connecting the Japanese spirit of manufacturing, which is disappearing due to foreign products, to the future through the hands of a century-old company.
Share the cycle of Satoyama and the artisan's philosophy, and experience this story in your daily life.