Lue Dinner Set - tortoise general store
Lue Dinner Set - tortoise general store
Lue Dinner Set - tortoise general store
Lue Dinner Set - tortoise general store
Lue Dinner Set - tortoise general store
Lue Dinner Set - tortoise general store

Lue Dinner Set #P011

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Description:
These utensils have been crafted by long time metalworker, Ruka Kikuchi, in Setouchi Japan. All three pieces have been formed from one sheet of brass. The knife, spoon, and fork are fastened together elegantly with a removable brass clip.  Each piece has a unique form and luster that make these cutlery items breathtaking as a decorative object or functional addition to your dinner table.

Variation:
Brass will patina and oxidize over time - cherish the maturation of these singular utensils.

History: 
Ruka Kikuchi (also known by his nickname Lue) creates unique, handcrafted brass utensils from his studio in Setouchi, Japan. Kikuchi began training in metalwork with his father in early 2001, and after a six year apprenticeship, he began making his own cutlery and tableware. Each piece is hand-hammered into unique and elegant shapes, calling to mind delicate metalworking techniques traditionally used for jewelry. He often uses a single piece of metal to craft a utensil. In 2010, Kikuchi won the Japan Mingei Museum Exhibition prize for his brass utensil line.

 

Measurement:
8" length

Materials: 
Brass

Care Instructions:
To prevent significant discoloration or rust, hand wash with a gentle detergent after use. Natural luster can be returned if scrubbed with salt and vinegar in the event of discoloration.

 

Returns must be made within 2 weeks in original, unused condition with all packaging for either 1. Store credit for the full amount or 2. Refund - minus a 20% restocking fee.  Tortoise does not cover the cost of return shipping or the cost of re-shipping an exchange, and the cost of shipping for returns and exchanges is the responsibility of the customer.