Tsubame Cutlery Bolero (Matte)

Stylish cutlery that doesn't overlap with other people

What is cutlery?

Cutlery is a general term for table knives, forks, spoons, etc. It is an item that you are likely to see when you go to an interior shop. The sight of several types lined up in rows is a sight to behold. There's probably one in every household. It may be considered an indispensable tool in today's diet, or a mainstay of tableware.

A hidden masterpiece that shakes up the standard cutlery

Sori Yanagi's spoon (top) and Boleromat spoon (bottom) that have been used for over 20 years

After many years of searching, I finally found the cutlery that I thought, ``This is it!''
There are certain brands of cutlery that can be considered standard. Cutipol, which is very popular as a gift, and cutlery by Sori Yanagi, which can often be seen in cafes. I have also been using Sori Yanagi cutlery for about 20 years. When I was in my 20s, I thought, ``This is it!'' and chose it, but I started seeing it so often that it started to feel more normal than standard. Inevitably, the feeling of `` I don't want to wear it '' comes up.

The cutipol is also beautiful

Cutipol also has a long history and is very photogenic. I am very attracted to the fact that it is handmade by Portuguese craftsmen. Nowadays, it's so popular that there's not a day when I don't see it on Instagram. But I feel a little full. Maybe it's because I'm so concerned that I find it so often, but my other, evil self, whispers to me, "Is that okay?"
However, it might be a little different to choose something minor.
At times like this, I thought I had no choice but to shut out the world's information and wait until I found something that resonated with me.

What caught my eye was this Bolero cutlery mat from Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture. It has a fairly thin neck (neck part), a beautiful form that makes you want to touch it, and when you actually use it, it feels gentle to the touch and has a good grip. Moderate weight and careful finishing of the edges. The cutlery did not disappoint.
Even though there is no decoration at all, the design is not what you would call safe. From my experience, I feel that this kind of design is one that you will become more and more attached to as you continue to use it .
In fact, it is a masterpiece that is only known to those in the know, and it can be said that it is a masterpiece that is not shared by many people.

Cutlery that you will feel familiar with from the moment you use it.

Cutlery that won the Long Life Design Award

I get excited when I see shiny cutlery that I just bought. A shiny object with no scratches is somehow divine. However, it is fate that it will get scratched after using it a few times. Cutlery can be said to be tasteful if it has many scratches and has a matte appearance, but it will probably take several years for that to happen.
The cutlery Bolero has a matte finish , so I'm glad that it feels mature from the beginning. The smooth texture and feel of the mat is also addictive. Of course, matte will still cause scratches, but it feels like it's going to look more and more vintage.

Makes everyday meals look a little more luxurious

Good at talking

The design is very simple. It has a streamlined form with no decorations and no straight parts.
Furthermore, spoons have special features that you won't understand until you try them out. He's very articulate. The edge of the part that you put in your mouth, called the spoon jar, is exquisitely cut.
If the meat is tender, it has a sharpness that makes it sharp with a spoon, and that sharpness is also the reason why it feels smooth when eaten. Of course, don't worry, it's not sharp enough to cut your mouth.
The knife has a well-thought-out angle that makes it easy to cut. It has a cute and charming shape, but the sharpness is sharp.


It's strange because when such a cutlery bolero (mat) is placed on the table, just like those oval plates , everyday meals look stylish and luxurious .
For meals that require just a spoon, we recommend the oh original spoon , but if you want to use it with a fork and knife, we highly recommend the cutlery bolero (mat).