Yokihira Nabe pots

[Uncle Danny]

We are changing the pots at home and want something durable and long lasting.
The Yokihira Nabe pots looks cool, but would like to hear from you guys. Any experience and pitfalls?

 

[dchang21]

they are good for instant ramen, sauces, and quick cooks, but i wouldn't call them durable. wooden handle on these things are the first things to fail..

 

[Uncle Danny]

But there must be makers who a worth throwing you money at

 

[blokey]

You could probably find a handle hammered copper or even sliver one, but most of them are cheap pots used in home and commercial settings

 

[dchang21]

But there must be makers who a worth throwing you money at

maybe this? i saw one in akomeya. it was made better than any that i’ve seen.

https://www.shokunin.com/en/nakamuradouki/yukihira.html

they sell the handle as a spare part so at least you can repair them.

 

[Uncle Danny]

Thanks I’ll do a little more hunting. But it seems that should not be your primary tools in the kitchen We’re talking home use, though

 

[parbaked]

I like them, especially of reheating...
The stainless ones heat more evenly than the aluminum and work on induction.
I never tried the copper pots but those look nice.
I haven't had a problem with the handles. Mine have screw you can tighten, which works.
If you don't like the handles you can try the Yattoko variety.
These use a set of pliers instead of handles.
You see these a lot in older Japanese restaurants.
I'll probably get these for my vacation house in Kamakura.
Yattoko pots and pliers

 

[Taurahe]

I bought mine on Amazon. It's a great little do all pot , especially on electric range . It heats up very quickly . I tried to find something cool but was not successful.