-Made by Chojiro- Features of the Shark Skin Grater

Thank you for reading this article. Today I would like to introduce three points about the special features and attention to detail of Chojiro's Shark Skin Grater.

I will introduce the detailed history of the shark skin grater in another article, but the shark skin grater was created as a tool for finely grating wasabi, inspired by the shark skin that townspeople and chefs used to treat the surface of wood used by carpenters in the late Edo period.

It was originally made as a tool for finely grating wasabi, so it is often used to grind raw wasabi. Grate the wasabi (raw wasabi) raw It brings out the original flavor and spiciness of raw wasabi.

In addition to wasabi, the shark skin grater is also recommended for grating a variety of vegetables and fruits, such as ginger and carrots.

-Made by Chojiro- When it comes to shark skin graters, there are two things we pay particular attention to: thickness and quality control.

The first point is the thickness of the skin, which ensures durability and allows you to use it for a long time.We only purchase and use shark skin that has been specially processed for shark skin graters to manufacture our shark skin graters.

Shark skin is actually a term that has been used since ancient times to refer to the skin of the ray fish. The skin of stingrays is also known as stingray leather and is sometimes used as a material for leather products such as wallets and belts.

When used as a material for leather products, the skin is peeled off and tanned in thin strips to make it easier to process, but in the case of Chojiro's shark skin grater, we only purchase and use skin that has been peeled off and tanned in thicker strips to ensure durability.

The second quality control is that we use shark skin that has been processed thickly specifically for shark skin grater, and then we select only shark skin that is suitable for gratering, so the number of Samegawa oroshi that can be produced from one shark is limited.

Shark skin ( The surface of the ray's skin is covered with hard grains called dermal densities, and these grains play a role in bringing out the flavor and spiciness of fresh wasabi.

Just as we use the intact parts of the leather when making leather products such as wallets and belts, we also use the parts of the sharkskin that are not damaged. Because ray skin is a living creature, there will be scratches on the surface of the skin and unevenness in the size of the grains. Therefore, we select shark skin graters that have the least scratches and unevenness, which are ideal for use in making shark skin graters.

Samegawa Oroshi is mainly made up of two parts: shark skin (ray skin) and a base to which it is attached.

As mentioned above, we are particular about the shark skin, which is the key to the grater. However, there are other factors that affect the ease of grating and the durability that allows you to use it for a long time. Naturally, we also pay special attention to the selection of rootstock material.

In order to ensure durability so that the product can be used for a long time, it was necessary to choose a material that is highly water-resistant and moisture-resistant, as it will be used as cooking utensils.

Other shark skin graters manufacturers often use poplar wood, which is easy to procure steadily, but Chojiro's shark skin graters use cypress.

As many of you may know, cypress is often used for bath and bed frames, and is known as a high-quality material with a strong fragrance and water resistance.

-Made by Chojiro- For the shark skin grater, Such high-quality materials are used, and the attention to detail in the materials is first-rate.

-Made by Chojiro- We also have a wide range of shark skin graters available, including different base materials and shapes, as well as new products born from collaborations with metal manufacturers.

You can choose according to your preference and the situation in which you will be using it.

Chojiro

This is the most basic series, and the shape is like a shuttlecock. We use cypress as the rootstock.

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https://choujiro.com/pages/choujiro

Rosan

Like Chojiro, it is shaped like a shuttlecock. The rootstocks used are keyaki and cypress. The shark skin is attached to the rootstock with tacks.

The riveted shark skin grater is a faithful reproduction of a traditional tool from the Edo period, and is an original (patented) product exclusive to our company.

▼Product URL
https://choujiro.com/pages/rozan

Roku

Like Chojiro, it is shaped like a shuttlecock. The base is made of a high-quality material called ebony. The shark skin is attached to the rootstock with tacks.

▼Product URL
https://choujiro.com/pages/rokyu

Kyoto

The shape is round like a rice scoop or a fan. We use cypress for the rootstock. We also have a type with shark skin attached to the rootstock with rivets.

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https://choujiro.com/pages/kyori

Chojiro's Oniyami model

Like Chojiro , The shape is like a shuttlecock. The base is made from a high-quality material called ebony, and the grating part uses the stainless steel grating part of the Wasabi Stainless Steel Grater Oninari.

▼Product URL
https://choujiro.com/pages/chojiro-oninaida-model