Charred Maple Spurtle
Signature Series
$40.00
Carved by hand from maple, this 12-inch spurtle is a sturdy, everyday kitchen tool with a little extra drama.
I finished this piece using a Japanese shou sugi ban-inspired charring technique, then partially re-carved the surface to bring the lighter maple back through. The result is a strong contrast between the dark, toasted exterior and the warm golden grain underneath. It gives the spurtle a rich, almost carved-relief look, especially across the wide flat blade.
At 1¾ inches wide, it’s a great size for stirring, scraping, sautéing, and working around the bottom of a pan. The flat shape makes it especially useful for oatmeal, risotto, sauces, eggs, and anything that benefits from a little more surface contact than a regular spoon.
The handle has a subtle hand-kolrosed grass stalk design, adding a small quiet detail without competing with the bold charred finish. It’s rustic, useful, and one-of-a-kind — made to work hard and look good doing it.
Signature Details
Species: Maple
Source: Storm-fallen New England hardwood, locally salvaged
Finish: Hand-carved, shou sugi ban-inspired charred finish, partially re-carved, and finished with food-safe oil
Detail: Contrasting charred and re-carved surface with hand-kolrosed grass stalk design on the handle
Dimensions: 12" long, 1¾" wide
Use: Stirring, scraping, sautéing, sauces, oatmeal, risotto, and everyday cooking
Care: Hand-wash only; re-oil periodically with spoon butter
