Please understand that Nanbu Tekki Ironware is of high value still in this modern era only because it has been highly developed over the years. One of the superior points of manufacture of Nanbu Tekki is its long-established method of casting ironware of an extraordinary thinness. This is unsurpassed worldwide. Another outstanding feature is the sophisticated surface finishes crafted with skills acquired through manufacturing traditional tea utensils. A major sales point of Nanbu Tekki Ironware is that general cooking utensils, traditional tea kettles and iron kettles all have similar characteristics. The thin body of Nanbu Tekki Ironware is created by traditional skills. Normally, quality cast- ironware must be produced with a thickness of 3mm to 5mm. However, the body of Nanbu Tekki Ironware is only 2mm thick, which results in an amazingly light product. There are literally thousands of different patterns in Nanbu Tekki Ironware technology, therefore any type of surface texture can be produced. Nanbu Tekki Ironware, made with such craftsmanship, can still be said to be a necessity in our modern life. The characteristics of iron mean that the ironware can be used to cook ingredients at the most appropriate temperature. Nanbu Tekki Ironware is also highly suitable for use on an IH cooker. Above all, Nanbu Tekki Ironware offers unparalleled quality to those who take their cooking seriously.