{"product_id":"kawai-tetoca-chestnut-wood-chopsticks-natural-beeswax-finish-made-in-japan","title":"Kawai Tetoca Chestnut Wood Chopsticks – Natural Beeswax Finish, Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's a certain quiet pleasure in using a utensil that has been made with genuine thought and craft — and the\u003cstrong\u003e Kawai Tetoca Chopsticks\u003c\/strong\u003e in C\u003cem\u003ehestnut wood\u003c\/em\u003e are precisely that. Carved from the timber of fruit-bearing chestnut trees and finished with nothing more than 100% pure beeswax, don't let their simplicity mislead you: this is a pair of chopsticks that will outlast a thousand disposable alternatives without a moment's apology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClever Details That Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctagonal grip, square tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The upper shaft is shaped into a satisfying octagon — comfortable to hold, and physically incapable of rolling off the table. The square-cut tip gives you a precise, secure grip on food that round chopsticks never quite manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure beeswax, nothing else:\u003c\/strong\u003e No lacquers, synthetic paints, or chemical coatings — just 100% pure beeswax, a natural and non-toxic finish that's gentle on the skin and safe for all foods and temperatures. A sensible choice for the whole family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery pair is unique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chestnut wood has a lighter, warm hue with a subtly varied grain, so your pair will never be identical to anyone else's. The smooth, matte beeswax surface feels warm and alive in the hand in a way that lacquered chopsticks simply don't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, by Kawai Corporation — a family-run chopstick maker since 1943. Hand wash only; not suitable for dishwashers or prolonged soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 cm (approx. 9.1 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural chestnut wood with 100% pure beeswax finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal handle, square tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only — not dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kawai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57801000354176,"sku":"6017458","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/6880\/1464\/files\/kawai-tetoca-chestnut-wood-chopsticks-pack.jpg?v=1780921030","url":"https:\/\/www.thejournalshop.com\/en-us\/products\/kawai-tetoca-chestnut-wood-chopsticks-natural-beeswax-finish-made-in-japan","provider":"The Journal Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}