Bring out the full aroma of your ingredients with the Natural Wood Sansho Pestle, a simple yet essential tool for Japanese cooking. Handcrafted from fragrant sansho wood, it is designed for use with a suribachi mortar, making it easy to grind sesame seeds, spices, and soft ingredients into smooth pastes and flavorful blends.
Sansho wood is loved not only for its fine natural grain but also for its antibacterial and deodorizing qualities, making it a hygienic choice for daily food preparation. The handle fits comfortably in the hand, allowing precise control with minimal effort.
Two sizes are available to suit your needs:
24 cm (9.4"): Best paired with larger mortars (19–22 cm in diameter)
17.5 cm (6.9"): Perfect for medium-sized mortars (13–16 cm in diameter)
Whether preparing dressings, sauces, or side dishes, this handcrafted pestle adds both practicality and a touch of tradition to your kitchen.
Key Features & Benefits:
Authentic Craftsmanship: Handcrafted from naturally antibacterial sansho wood.
Effortless Grinding: Ideal for sesame seeds, spices, and soft ingredients.
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Specifications
Dimension
9.4" L (24 cm L)
6.9" L (17.5 cm L)
Weight
24 cm (9.4"): 4 oz (114 g)
17.5 cm (6.9"): 1.5 oz (43 g)
Material
Natural Wood
Craft Type
Wood Craft
More Details
Mortars and Pestles
Mortars and pestles are indispensable tools in Japanese home cooking. The ceramic suribachi bowl, typically with fine ridges, pairs with the wooden surikogi pestle to make grinding and mashing effortless. Ideal for crushing sesame seeds, mashing tofu or vegetables, and blending sauces, its craftsmanship and rustic beauty make artisan Japanese mortars an elegant serving bowl for table presentation.
Shipping & Return
We offer a flat rate of USD $25 for shipping to the U.S., and Free Shipping on orders over USD $199.
Please note that we do not ship to P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO addresses due to FedEx’s policies.
Most items are dispatched from Japan within 1-2 business days after order confirmation, and we offer international shipping to customers worldwide.
You may return any items purchased from JOC Goods within 30 days of delivery. If the products are defective or damaged, we will cover the return shipping costs. For other returns, the cost of return shipping will be the customer's responsibility.
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Will my order be wrapped as a gift?
Yes. Every JOC Goods order is wrapped in a traditional Japanese furoshiki cloth before shipping at no extra charge — both gifts and personal orders. If your order includes many or large items, the furoshiki may be packed inside the box rather than wrapped around them. Prices are never included in any shipment.