Wooden ladles carved from natural magnolia have a gentle warmth, do not transfer heat easily, and do not damage stewed dishes. Spatulas made from natural beech wood are hard, so they do not wear out easily and are also lightweight and easy to use. In Sawauchi Village (now Nishiwaga Town, Iwate Prefecture), mountain village farmers once made kijakushi as a side job. Today, only a few people continue to make them.