Final Price: Noto Peninsula Natural Diatomaceous Earth Cut Shichirin (Grill) with Brass Binding - Long Rectangular

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Natural Diatomaceous Earth
Carved Shichirin Grill

A luxurious item with craftsmanship and performance, this pure Japanese-made carved shichirin grill is meticulously shaped by artisans using chisels.

While pressed (kneaded) products made from Noto diatomaceous earth are common, this is a genuine carved shichirin grill, offering exceptional charcoal longevity, far-infrared effect, insulation, durability, and superior grilling results.

When used with Kishu Binchotan charcoal burning bright red, the beautiful combustion will captivate you, making you lose track of time.

Due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake on New Year's Day, carved shichirin grills are currently difficult to obtain.

We highly recommend considering this authentic shichirin grill, which will make your food exceptionally delicious, even if you've never used one before.

Diatomaceous earth is soil (soft rock) formed from the accumulation of fossilized diatoms (phytoplankton).

While three-quarters of the Noto Peninsula is composed of this diatomaceous earth, it can only be excavated in limited areas such as Suzu City.

There are two types: carved shichirin grills, made by carving blocks of excavated diatomaceous earth, and kneaded products, made by crushing diatomaceous earth, mixing it with other clays and sawdust, and molding it in a die.

Carved shichirin grills are made by directly carving from the diatomaceous earth layer, shaping the block without crushing it. This preserves the air pockets within the material, resulting in excellent insulation and maximizing charcoal combustion. The chisel marks left by the artisans are also beautiful.

The history of diatomaceous earth carved shichirin grills made exclusively in Suzu City, Noto, can be traced back to the Muromachi period.

The diatomaceous earth layers in Suzu City are said to have been deposited 20 million years ago and are characterized by their uniform and deep layers.

This carving method is called the carved method because the process involves excavating tunnels into the diatomaceous earth layer.

Artisans meticulously craft each piece with great care.

Please note that this is a used item and may have scratches and stains. For the sake of avoiding trouble for both parties, those who are particular about condition should refrain from purchasing.