*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.

This listing is for a vintage Nambu tekki bottle opener made around 20-25 years ago by Iwachu Cast Ironworks in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture.  It is made of cast iron and is a commemorative item from the Iwachu Ironware museum.  The front is decorated with Mt. Iwate and the Upper Bridge in Morioka city, and the back features Iwachu’s tetsubin logo. 

Iwachu Cast Ironworks has long been in the iron-ware business and is one of the most well-known producers of modern Nambu ironware throughout Japan. Craftsmen use traditional techniques and as a result their heavy duty cookware has earned them a well-deserved reputation worldwide. The production process is a long and arduous one taking anywhere from 64 to 68 steps to complete one item. Most of this process is still done by hand and it is strictly controlled by the master craftsman. It takes at least 15 years to fulfil the role of head craftsman, and this role is not taken lightly, so you can be assured that each piece is of the highest quality.

Nambu tekki refers to iron-ware produced in the Tohoku region of Japan. Craftsmen use traditional techniques which can involve anywhere from 64 to 68 steps to complete one item. Most of this process is still done by hand and it is strictly controlled by the master craftsman. It takes at least 15 years to fulfil the role of head craftsman, and this role is not taken lightly, so you can be assured that each piece is of the highest quality.

Size

H.0.5cm (0.1”) x Dia.10.2cm (4”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition aside from some minor surface rust.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.