Perfect for Fruits and Japanese Sweets (Wagashi)! The Gentle Touch of Natural Materials! Susudake (Smoked Bamboo) Pick Fork

This "pick fork" is perfect for fruits, cakes, and Japanese sweets. Crafted from bamboo grown in Kagoshima Prefecture, each piece is individually handcrafted by the artisans at Yagi Bamboo Industries. Its natural material provides a gentle texture that metal forks lack. It can be used safely by everyone, from small children to the elderly.

Features

Perfect size for fruit and cakes

This compact fork is approximately 15cm long and is perfect for eating fruit, cake, Japanese sweets, and more. 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 only bamboo can provide, making it gentle to the mouth. It is also safe for children to use as cutlery.

Easy to use without breaking down ingredients

The tip is designed to pierce firmly and lift fruits 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. With proper care, it can last a long time. As a natural material, it will become more beautiful with use.

Care Instructions

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

About Yagi Takekogyo

A century-old workshop that lives with bamboo

Yagi Takekogyo was founded in 1925 (Taisho 14) by its founder, Hitoshi Yagi, in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima. Surrounded by bamboo forests, it began as a "bamboo training center" (Chiku Koshusho) teaching local young people the skills of bamboo craftsmanship, while producing items useful in people's daily lives. Bamboo was an indispensable material for farm tools, kitchen utensils, and everyday items, and Yagi Takekogyo served as a place to systematically pass on the knowledge and techniques behind this craft.

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 with scarce resources, they did not waste a single bamboo and their careful craftsmanship earned them the trust of the people.

Now, under the leadership of third-generation owner Fuyuki Yagi, bamboo products are no longer just household items, but have been elevated to the brand value of a "traditional craft" that embodies Kagoshima's local culture. In order to spread the appeal of bamboo products nationwide, Yagi Takekogyo has also established a base in Tokyo and built a system for delivering directly to urban consumers.

In recent years, as sustainable living and a return to natural materials have been gaining attention worldwide, Yagi Takekogyo's manufacturing resonates perfectly with this trend. Bamboo is a renewable resource and a material with a low environmental impact. While staying true to the values of those who are mindful of ecology and sustainability, the company continues to create products that harmonize with modern dining and everyday living.

By layering innovation upon a century-old tradition, Yagi Takekogyo has evolved under the third generation's stewardship into a brand of distinction — one that carries "Japanese handcraftsmanship" forward to the next generation.

Eyes and Hands That Engage with the Material

The Moso bamboo used by Yagi Takekogyo is a gift from Kagoshima, which boasts the largest bamboo forest area in Japan. From felling to processing, natural drying, curing, and finishing, it takes several years to complete. Craftsmen carefully examine the color, grain, and node position of each individual bamboo stalk, making the most of its unique character to craft the optimal tool.

Bamboo is a renewable resource, and proper thinning and utilization keep mountains healthy and support the Satoyama cycle. Protecting this practice is also an important mission of Yagi Takekogyo.

Today's market is flooded with affordable imported products. However, it is extremely rare to find a workshop that uses domestically sourced materials and has upheld the same "Japanese handcraft" approach for nearly a century. Rather than mass production, the craftsmen engage closely with each individual bamboo stalk, listening to the voice of nature as they work. This is where the true value and reassurance of "Made in Japan" lies.

Holding a Yagi Takeko tool is an act of connecting the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship, which is disappearing due to the influence of foreign products, to the future through the hands of a century-old company. Share the cycle of Satoyama and the philosophy of the craftsmen, and experience their stories in your daily life.