Products
See below an assortment of items for purchase (subject to availability).
To place an order or get more information, simply send us a message (details at the bottom of this page)
Payment
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Our Work
All our work is made from untreated wood to ensure it's always safe to use around food. Generally it's either recycled timber or on the odd occasion we might find some nice drift wood. Our preference is for native wood which we generally obtain from demolition timber or sometimes dismantled furniture. We mostly work with Rimu but also Matai, Totara or Kauri plus a small selection of exotics. Those made from native timbers are more expensive as the timber is getting harder to source though we always try to have enough to keep us going for the next year or two.We are always on the lookout for unwanted native timber. If you chance across any, please reach out to us, I'm sure we can strike a deal of mutual benefit
After the wood is cut it is then shaped and sanded to a smooth finish before being sealed to protect against spills etc. We prefer to seal with Danish oil, it's food safe and leaves a smooth dry finish. Then we finish with our own Bees Knees polish which we carefully create by blending bees wax with mineral oil. We do not use any stains, preferring to leave the wood as natural as possible. We may however occasionally fill holes or cracks recognising that in it's previous life the wood may have contained nails or screws which we needed to remove. Consequently the wood may change colour slightly with use over time depending on what it comes into contact with. But with a modicum of care you can easily freshen it up again and extend its life span. For best care and to ensure a long life of your purchase we recommend you periodically apply some Bees Knees (see below)
BOTTLE OPENERS - $15 each
Beautiful yet durable and functional, these all come with a stainless steel opener and a handy magnet so it can be attached to the fridge door (or any ferrous surface). Always there when needed
Best of all, we have an ability to engrave a design, logo or message of your choosing. We have a very wide range of stock designs or we will work with you to create something unique.
Spatulas and Cheese Knives - $8 to $12 each
Cheese knives are $8 each (Rimu) or $10 each (Kauri)
Spatulas are $10 each (Rimu) or $12 each (Kauri)
These are great and can be used on any surface including stainless steel, cast iron, glass, Teflon or even wood. Unlike metal utensils these will not scratch cookware. Sealed with Danish oil and polished with our own Bees Knees (beeswax polish) these will last for years with a modicum of care. Reapply Bees Knees occasionally to maintain a good finish
Keyrings - $10 each
With an included stainless steel chain and ring these are a beautiful way of identifying your keys as your own. We have a wide range of stock designs available for you to choose from. Or we will work with you to incorporate your own design or even company logo. These make great gifts!
Personalised designs or logos may incur a small fee to cover artwork
Trivets $10 each and Coasters $10 per pair
Rimu coasters each measure 100mm (four inches) square and are packaged in pairs. You can join multiple coasters to use as trivets which help to protect tables and benches from hot pots
Rimu trivets each measure 150mm (six inches) square. They are ideal for protecting tables and benches from hot pots and look elegant in any setting.
Chopsticks -$10 per pair
These chopsticks are all sealed to help reduce any staining from food. They are then coated with our own Bees Knees beeswax polish to ensure a long life.
We engrave each one with a kowhaihai design and can also include your family name or text of your choosing (limited by available space)
Each pair of Rimu chopsticks is supplied with a Rimu rest to enable easy setting of the table and also for the user to place their chopsticks during the meal.
Serving boards -$25 to $65 per board
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Bees Knees (Board Balm) -$10 per 120ml jar
Look after your cherished wooden implements with regular application of Bees Knees
We source beeswax from local bee keepers. We then carefully melt it down and blend with mineral oil. This allows it to be applied with a soft cloth then polished dry to a soft sheen.
Regular application of Bees Knees will ensure your wooden products retain their finished look. It can also be safely applied to older wood work which may have lost its luster.
Bread Knives -$35
Perfect for slicing your whole-loaf bread be it home baked of from your local artisan baker
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Cheese Boards -$35
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Earrings -$10 per pair
Available in plain or engraved with kowhaiwhai pattern
Dishwasher Indicators - $10 each
These are perfect for that busy household to indicate whether the dishwasher is clean and needs emptying or dirty and needs filling. As they each have a magnet glued to the back you simply place it on the dishwasher door and turn it as required
Available engraved in English or Te Reo (Maori language)
