Tsubame Cutlery Bolero (Matte)

Stylish cutlery that no one else has

What is Cutlery?

Cutlery is a general term for knives, forks, spoons, and other items used at the dining table. It's an item that you're likely to see when you go to an interior design shop. The sight of several different types lined up in a row is overwhelming. There's probably at least one of these in your home. It's an essential tool for modern eating habits, and it could even be said to be the main piece of tableware.

A hidden masterpiece that shakes up the cutlery standards

A Yanagi Sori spoon that I've used for over 20 years (top) and a Bolero Mat spoon (bottom)

After searching for years, I finally found the cutlery that was just right.
There are some brands of cutlery that could be considered classics. For example, Cutipol, which is very popular as a gift, and Yanagi Sori cutlery, which is often seen in cafes. I have been using Yanagi Sori cutlery for about 20 years. When I was in my 20s, I chose it because I thought, "This is it!", but it became so common that it went beyond classic and felt ordinary. Inevitably, I started to feel like " I don't want to be the same as everyone else ."

Cutipol is also beautiful

Cutipol also has a long history and is very photogenic. I'm very attracted to the fact that it's handmade by Portuguese artisans. It's so popular that not a day goes by without seeing it on Instagram. But I feel like I'm a little full. Maybe it's because I care that I find it so often, but the other side of me, the contrarian, whispers, "Is that really okay?"
Having said that, it might not be a good idea to choose something that is a bit obscure.
At times like these, I thought the only thing I could do was shut out the information from the world and wait to come across something that resonated with my heart.

What really caught my eye was this cutlery bolero mat from Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture. It has a very thin neck (the part at the waist) and a beautiful shape that makes you want to touch it. When you actually use it, it feels soft to the touch and has a good grip. It has just the right weight and the edges are carefully finished. It was a cutlery that did not disappoint.
Although it has no decoration whatsoever, the design is anything but safe. From experience, I feel that it is this type of design that you grow to love more and more as you continue to use it .
In fact, it is a masterpiece that is only known to those in the know, and it is a masterpiece that not many people have seen before.

Cutlery that you can feel familiar with right from the start

Long Life Design Award winning cutlery

When you buy shiny new cutlery, you get excited, don't you? Shiny things without a single scratch are somehow divine. However, they are destined to get scratched after just a few uses. If the cutlery has countless scratches and a matte appearance, it can be said to have character, but it will probably take several years to get to that point.
The cutlery bolero has a matte finish , so it feels well-worn from the start. The smooth feel of the matte finish is addictive. Of course, even matte finishes can get scratched, but it gives the cutlery an even more vintage look.

It makes your everyday meals look a little more luxurious.

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The design is very simple, with no decorations and a streamlined form with no straight lines.
Furthermore, there is a special feature about the spoon that you won't understand until you try it. It fits perfectly in your mouth. The edge of the spoon, the part that goes into your mouth, is cut perfectly.
Soft meat has a sharpness that makes it seem as if the spoon will cut it, and that sharpness is also the reason why it feels smooth when you eat it. Of course, it's not so sharp that it will cut your mouth, so don't worry.
The knife is also designed with a well-thought-out angle that makes it easy to cut. It has a cute, slightly charming shape, but it is extremely sharp.


It's amazing how when these cutlery boleros (mats) are lined up on the table, just like those oval plates , an ordinary meal looks stylish and luxurious .
For meals where only a spoon is needed, we recommend the oh original spoon , but if you want to use it with a fork and knife, we highly recommend the Cutlery Bolero (Matte).