The Diamond Cut Saibashi is a pair of bamboo cooking chopsticks finished in urushi lacquer, made for daily use at the stove. At 24cm, they sit at a practical length for most stovetop tasks — enough reach to keep hands away from heat, short enough to stay precise. The lacquer comes in three colors: red, green, and black.
The identifying feature is the diamond-cut pattern machined into the tip — a cross-hatch texture that adds grip on slippery or delicate items where a smooth tip would slide. The bamboo base keeps the weight to around 14g, reducing fatigue through longer prep sessions. Urushi lacquer is a traditional Japanese finish — dense, water-resistant, and durable in conditions that would deteriorate other coatings.
Yamacoh is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in chopsticks and traditional wooden kitchen utensils. Their focus on domestic materials and traditional finishing techniques, including urushi lacquer, reflects a long-standing commitment to Japanese craft production.
