Surikogi (Wooden Pestle) Japanese Pepper (Sansho) Sansho (Japanese Pepper) This domestically produced Japanese pepper surikogi boasts an appealing, natural wood grain. The subtle aroma of sansho that wafts up when grinding is delightful, making cooking more enjoyable. It's great for grinding sesame seeds, spices, or even mashing potatoes. It can be hung up for storage, and also serves as a nice interior accent. Length: 36cm As it is a natural material, there may be blackening, cracks, splinters, and thorns. Please enjoy it as part of the handmade character. It expands and contracts depending on temperature and humidity, and cracks may appear. This does not affect its use, so please use it with confidence. Purchased from "Kitano, Kurashi no Dougu-ten" (Northern Europe, Tools for Life Store). Used a few times. There are cracks at the top and bottom, but this is natural and was present from the beginning. Please understand that this item has been stored at home. Thank you for looking.