This Curved Spatula can be ordered in either Kauri, Rimu or Rewarewa, all native New Zealand timbers.  In the photo, from top to bottom, the timbers are Kauri, Rimu, Rewarewa.

The Spatula measures approximately 28cm (11") long and is incredibly useful in the kitchen.  Use it for light stirring or mixing, and as a ladle, taking care not to leave it sitting in liquids for any length of time. 

Or simply keep it as a beautiful decorative item in your kitchen.  On the back of the Spatula is a small but strong magnet, so you can hang the spatula from a metal rack.  Clever, eh?!  It looks great hanging from our Rimu Utensil Rack.

Here's some information about the different native timbers:

Rimu - (Dacrydium cupressium) - Rimu is the genetic ancestral descendent of Dacrydium cupressium, whose fossil pollen grains have been traced back 70 million years. It is present in mature native forests of both the North and South Islands of New Zealand, forming the tall tree canopy 20-35m high (65 - 115 ft).

Rimu is generally 1 - 1.5m (3-5ft) in diameter at its base, and recognised by its weeping foliage. Rimu heartwood is one of the world's most beautifully grained timbers.

Kauri - (Agathis australis) - Kauri is the most famous of New Zealand's timbers. It has the largest diameter of any native tree, ranging from 3 - 4.5m (approx 10-15 ft). Dense kauri forest once covered large areas of Northland and the Coromandel. What is left of the old growth Kauri forests is now protected.

Kauri's heartwood ranges in colour from light yellow to red brown. Quarter sawn Kauri has a characteristic fleck in its grain. The Kauri used in these utensils is from logs recovered from swamps buried 8 - 10,000 years old.

Rewarewa - (Knightia excelsa) - NZ Honeysuckle. Rewarewa is a tall straight tree up to 30m (100ft) in height and up to 1m (39") in diameter. The adult leaves are serrated along the margins. Leaf dimensions are up to 20cm (8") long and 2.5 - 4cm (1-1.5") wide. The wood is uniquely grained and figured with prominent medullary rays, making it an easy wood to identify. This timber is hardwearing and excellent for kitchenware and small craft items.

CARE: Before using, lightly rub with salad oil. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth or rinse in warm water. Dry with a soft cloth, then re-oil with salad oil. Never soak wooden objects in water or expose to direct sunlight for long periods of time.