Kamoshika Tool Shop | Grooved mortar and pestle black

This mortar and pestle is made by Kamoshika Doguten, an original brand of Yamaguchi Toki, which has its workshop in Komono Town, Mie Prefecture, an area known as the birthplace of Banko ware. The grooveless mortar not only provides good grinding power, but is also packed with features that make it easy to use.

Wide variety

You can choose from five colors for the suribachi. We also have mortars for spices which are smaller than suribachi mortars.
[Top row from left: brown, greenish brown, black, bottom row from left: indigo, white]
[Large size: Mortar and pestle, Small size: Spice mortar and pestle]

Mortar without grooves

The biggest feature of Kamoshika Doguten's mortar and pestle is that the mortar bowl has no grooves. If you look closely, you can see that the inside surface has small, rough bumps. These uneven surfaces allow for good friction even without the need for grooves.

Food doesn't get stuck

In a typical mortar, ingredients are ground in grooves. After grinding, ingredients get stuck in the grooves, which can make cleaning a hassle. The mortar and pestle from Kamoshika Douguten has no grooves, so ingredients do not get stuck and can be removed neatly. Also, because it has no grooves, it is incredibly easy to clean.

A solid foundation

The wide mortar and pestle has its centre of gravity on the base and has a slightly rough surface, making it non-slip and stable. You can hold the mortar with both hands without holding the edges and rub it firmly.
In addition, the flat bottom and sharp sides make it easy to crush ingredients and prevent ingredients from escaping when rubbing. It will eliminate the instability and stress you may have felt with previous mortar and pestle products.

Crush, mix, rub

A functional mortar and pestle that can be used for more than just rubbing.
Mash the potatoes and make potato salad.
Beat the eggs and make the tartar sauce.
Mix the rice ball ingredients with the rice. The rice won't stick to the bowl, so you can use it as a bowl instead.

As a vessel

A suribachi (suribachi) has no grooves, so you can mix freshly ground ingredients and vegetables directly into it and then serve it directly on the table as a dish. The warm design makes the dish look natural and blends in seamlessly with your dining table. Another great feature is that it has a spout, which can be used to pour noodle soup, dressing, grated yam, etc.

The company is based in Komono-cho, Mie-gun, Mie Prefecture. This is the birthplace of Banko-yaki, a traditional craft that has been used to make tableware and food-related utensils since ancient times. The company's mission is to spread the lifestyle and culture that it wants to pass on to future generations, and to deliver happiness through the dining table by manufacturing tools that convey this culture.
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This mortar and pestle is made by Kamoshika Doguten, an original brand of Yamaguchi Toki, which has its workshop in Komono Town, Mie Prefecture, an area known as the birthplace of Banko ware.

[Product name] Suribachi Black
[Size (approx.)] W155 x D150mm x H63mm
[Capacity (approximately 80%)] 440ml
Weight (approx.): 565g
[Material] Ceramic
[Country of Origin] Japan

●Precautions for use
Dishwasher ○ Microwave ○
-Do not use over direct flame.
- If dropped or subjected to impact, it may be damaged.
- Using metal scouring pads or detergents containing abrasives may scratch the surface.
- If it contains a lot of moisture, mold will grow.

●How to care for your item
- To clean, use dishwashing detergent and rinse thoroughly with water.
-When washing, use a soft sponge.
- After use, wash thoroughly and dry before storing.

●Before you purchase
・As you use it, fine cracks will appear on the surface. This is a characteristic unique to pottery called crazing. The color of the earth will show through the cracks, so the white color will be particularly noticeable.
- Due to the characteristics of the clay and glaze used as raw materials, there may be slight differences in size, shape, color, texture, and weight of each product.