Heat spreads easily and the temperature of the pot remains stable, so food is less likely to burn or fall apart, making this a useful one-handed pot for everyday cooking, such as miso soup and small amounts of simmered dishes!
It is also recommended for those who want to try using copper pots.
This one in particular is extremely convenient as it has spouts on both sides, making it easy to pour from either the left or right side.

Copper has excellent thermal conductivity, so you can boil water in a pot quickly. In addition, the uneven surface, which is carefully hammered by a craftsman, increases the surface area, further enhancing the excellent thermal conductivity of copper.

In addition, the luster will increase over time, and the piece will become a rich, flavorful vessel with a mature appearance.

Furthermore, copper has the benefit of keeping the color of green vegetables vibrant due to the action of metal ions.

We deliver hammered copperware from Tsubame, Niigata, a town of artisans, made by artisans who have been hammering for three generations!

Why are copper pots less likely to burn or fall apart?

Copper pots have high thermal conductivity, which allows heat to be distributed throughout the container, keeping the temperature of the pot stable, reducing the risk of food burning or falling apart.
It can be used conveniently as a tool for a variety of cooking methods, such as boiling green vegetables, simmering dishes, and making tofu.
Hot or ice cold, it's fine! The uneven surface further improves heat conductivity.


Copper has a thermal conductivity that is twice that of aluminum, five times that of iron, and 25 times that of stainless steel!

Furthermore, the unevenness of the surface, which is created by carefully hammering each piece with a hammer, increases the surface area and further enhances the excellent thermal conductivity of copper.

This means that water boils quickly, and conversely, when you pour a cold drink into a copper cup, the cup also becomes cold, giving you an exceptionally refreshing feeling when you drink it.
It's durable and can be used for a long time!



The base metal is thick, and by hammering it, the base metal is tightened and strengthened, making it very durable.
The handle is also made of durable brass casting, so it can be used for a long time.
A lifetime item that becomes more mature the more you use it!

Hammered copperware will develop a lustre over time, becoming a richly mellow and tasteful piece.

In addition, the surface of this pot has been treated with an oxidation coloring process to reduce the darkening that occurs due to natural oxidation, allowing you to enjoy a more subdued copper texture.

The process of making hammered copperware.

(1) Metal removal and cutting
Cut the copper plate to the appropriate size.

(2) Annealing
The copper plate is annealed in a fire.

(3) Launch
The annealed copper plate is hammered into shape using a variety of tools, including a metal backing, a wooden mallet, and a hammer.

(4) Annealing and firing
The copper plate hardens when hammered, so it is annealed and then hammered further to create the shape.
Repeat this process until the shape is complete.

(5) Molding
The finished shape is hammered to make the surface and shape even smoother (smoothing).

(6) Polishing and finishing
The surface is polished and then colored to finish it off. Kettles and copper pots are then tinned.

(7) Polishing , inspection, and completion
The product is polished, inspected, and then completed.


Care


When using for the first time after purchase and after each use, wash with a sponge and neutral kitchen detergent.
After washing, be sure to thoroughly wipe off any excess water with a cloth.

*If the inside of the pot is very dirty, wash it with a hard sponge (e.g. the hard part of a two-layer dishwashing sponge).
*Do not use metal scrubbers or abrasives.
Product data

Material: Copper (body), tin-coated/tin-plated (inner surface), brass casting (handle)

*The handle of the pot will become hot during use.
*Not compatible with induction or heating.

What is hammered copperware?

Hammered copperware, meaning copperware struck and raised with a hammer, is a forging technique in which a single copper plate is repeatedly annealed and hammered with a variety of hammers, large and small, to create vessels. This technique was brought to Tsubame, Niigata, in the mid-Edo period and has been passed down and developed for around 200 years.

Fukido was founded by the previous owner, Fujii Tomiji, in 1945. Since then, the second and third generations, Fujii Hiroshi and Fujii Ken, have been producing hammered copperware in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, for three generations. The beauty of the shapes and diverse patterns created by Fujii's careful handwork is outstanding, and his high level of skill has led to the company receiving numerous awards.

・Niigata Prefecture Lifestyle and Culture Creative Industry Promotion Association IDS Design Competition IDS Encouragement Award (1995)
・Niigata Prefecture Recommended Excellent Product Special Award (1995)
・Niigata Prefecture Tsubame City Product Design Competition Encouragement Award (1996)
・Niigata Prefecture Lifestyle and Culture Creative Industry Promotion Association IDS THE BEST C Division 2nd Place (2000)
・Niigata Industrial Creation Organization IDS Design Competition IDS Encouragement Award (2006)

Each piece is handcrafted, carefully hammered with a hammer and chisel, with the user's joy in mind.
I would be happy if users could experience the ease of use, durability, and warmth that mass-produced products do not offer.

Size: Diameter 19cm (excluding handle) x Height 7cm<br>Bottom thickness 1.2mm / Full capacity 1.7L

Weight: 670g *As this is a handmade product, there may be slight differences in the dimensions and weight shown. *Not suitable for induction or heating.