Saffron Kashmiri Whole Stigma ASPARAGUS KNIFE Like all the top producers

Like all the top producers in Japan they're meticulous in sourcing and sorting sesame seeds

It is forged and ground to a concave

The length of the centre chain is adjustable for the desired level of heat

Shaved from premium Katsuoboshi (Bonito Tuna)

Saffron Kashmiri Whole Stigma ASPARAGUS KNIFE Like all the top producersThe world's most expensive spice, Saffron is the stigma that is plucked from a low growing, purple flowered crocus. These stigmas have a strong colour, woody aroma and astringent flavour. They are used to colour and flavour rice dishes such as paella and biryani. Use between eight and twelve stigmas to colour one cup of rice. Soak the stigmas in warm water for about fifteen minutes before adding the coloured water, with the Saffron threads to a dish.