Made by Kobo Aizawa · Tsubame, Niigata
Matte Stainless Yukihira Pan (18 cm / 20 cm) | Kobo Aizawa
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Tsubame, Niigata
A long-established kitchen tool maker in Tsubame, Niigata — a town famous for its metalwork. Kobo Aizawa always returns to the basic...
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A stainless yukihira pan that never turns black
The yukihira is the classic Japanese saucepan, used every day for miso soup, simmered dishes and blanching vegetables. Many are made of aluminum, which darkens with use. Kobo Aizawa’s yukihira is made of 18% chromium stainless steel, so it never turns black, resists rust and scorching, and stays sturdy for years. Unusually, it has a pouring spout on both sides, so it pours easily with either hand.
Matte finish that hides small scratches
The sides have a calm, matte finish that blends into any kitchen and keeps small scratches from showing. Kobo Aizawa’s craftsmen instantly read the grain of the metal, invisible to an untrained eye, and polish each pan along it by hand. The base is flat so it works on induction (IH) as well as gas.
Designed for the cook
Light and easy to hold, with a warm beech-wood handle that is comfortable to grip. Built to last and easy to use, it is the kind of pan every home wants one of, perfect for people who like to use good things carefully for a long time.
About Kobo Aizawa
Kobo Aizawa is a long-established kitchen tool maker in Tsubame, Niigata, a town famous for metalwork. Their aim is to make tools that bring Japan’s traditional crafts into everyday life. They always return to the basic questions of why an object exists and why it is needed, pursuing functional beauty and stripping away decoration to give their tools life. Material, ease of use and how a tool feels in the hand come before fashionable design, which is why their tools are so sturdy and pleasant to use.
Specifications
- 18 cm: inner diameter 18 cm, depth (front to back) 19.5 cm, width with handle 35.5 cm, height 12 cm (7.1 in diameter; 14 in long)
- 20 cm: inner diameter 20 cm, depth 22 cm, width with handle 37 cm, height 13.5 cm (7.9 in diameter; 14.6 in long)
- Material: stainless steel (18% chromium); handle: beech wood
- Heat source: gas flame and induction (IH). Not for microwave or oven. Not dishwasher safe.
- Made in Tsubame, Niigata, Japan
Care and cautions
- Fine “hairline” polishing marks are a feature of stainless steel, not scratches.
- Never heat the pan empty: it can deform the body or damage the handle. Do not cool an overheated pan suddenly with water.
- Do not use on a heating stove.
- Avoid hard metal tools when removing burnt-on food.
The maker behind this piece
Kobo Aizawa
Tsubame, Niigata
A long-established kitchen tool maker in Tsubame, Niigata — a town famous for its metalwork. Kobo Aizawa always returns to the basic questions of why a tool exists and why it is needed, pursuing functional beauty without needless decoration to bring Japan's traditional crafts into everyday cooking.
