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Binchotan Charcoal, the best charcoal for your Konro Grill

Binchotan Charcoal is a traditional Japanese charcoal known for its high heat output, low smoke development and long burn time. It is made from oak or tropical hardwood that is burned slowly at high temperatures, resulting in a dense, pure charcoal that gives the charcoal its unique flavour.

Binchotan is perfect for use onKonro Grills. In addition to the original Japanese Binchotan, we also offer other types of charcoal, such as Thaan Charcoal from Thailand.

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Nakiri Japans Mes Gehamerd - 16.5cm
Nakiri Japanese Knife Hammered - 16.5cm
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Japans Santoku Mes Gehamerd Zwart - 16.5cm
Japanese Santoku Knife Hammered Black - 16.5cm
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Japans Sashimi Mes Roestvrij Staal Zwart - 21cm
Japanese Sashimi Knife Stainless Steel Black - 21cm
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Sashimi Mes Gehamerd - 21cm
Sashimi Knife Hammered - 21cm
  • CHF 29.00
  • CHF 26.00

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Kotai Flexibel Japans Fileermes Black Box - 20cm
Kotai Flexible Japanese Filleting Knife Black Box - 20cm
  • CHF 82.00
  • CHF 74.00

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Japanse Messentas Lederlook Zacht met Binnenzijde Mat
Japanese Knife Bag Soft Leather Look with Matt Interior
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  • CHF 77.00

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Japans Yanagi Mes Roestvrij Staal - 24cm
Japanese Yanagi Knife Stainless Steel - 24cm
  • CHF 238.00
  • CHF 214.00

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Gekarteld Japans Broodmes Kotai - 21cm
Serrated Japanese Bread Knife Kotai - 21cm
  • CHF 92.00
  • CHF 83.00

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Deba Mesdikte 3Mm Gehamerde Stijl - 15cm
Deba Blade Thickness 3Mm Hammered Style - 15cm
  • CHF 32.00
  • CHF 29.00

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Japans Steakmes Tamahagane (Micarta) - 22.5cm
Japanese Steak Knife Tamahagane (Micarta) - 22.5cm
  • CHF 168.00
  • CHF 151.00

Damascus steel

Tamahagane Japans Steakmes - 22.5cm
Tamahagane Japanese Steak Knife - 22.5cm
  • CHF 92.00
  • CHF 83.00

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Sushi Mes Yanagi Sakon Shiraume - 24cm
Sushi Knife Yanagi Sakon Shiraume - 24cm
  • CHF 162.00
  • CHF 146.00

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Tamahagane Japans Steakmes 4St - 22.5cm
Tamahagane Japanese Steak Knife 4Pcs - 22.5cm
  • CHF 358.00
  • CHF 322.00

Damascus steel

Steakmes Tamahagane (Micarta) & Steakvork 21,5cm Set - 22,5cm
Steak Knife Tamahagane (Micarta) & Steak Fork 21.5cm Set - 22.5cm
  • CHF 244.00
  • CHF 220.00

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Shokunin Kobo Santoku Mes - 17.5cm
Shokunin Kobo Santoku Knife - 17.5cm
  • CHF 215.00
  • CHF 194.00

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Nakiri Mes Roestvrij Staal Abs Zwart - 16.5cm
Nakiri Knife Stainless Steel Abs Black - 16.5cm
  • CHF 29.00
  • CHF 26.00

Stainless steel

Petty Japans Koksmes - 14cm
Petty Japanese Chef's Knife - 14cm
  • CHF 22.00
  • CHF 20.00

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Mujun Nakiri Mes Dubbelzijdig Geslepen VG-10 Staal - 17cm
Mujun Nakiri Knife Double-Sided VG-10 Steel - 17cm
  • CHF 257.00
  • CHF 231.00

Stainless Steel

Kotai Japans Flexibel Fileermes met Bamboe Doos - 20cm
Kotai Japanese Flexible Filleting Knife with Bamboo Box - 20cm
  • CHF 92.00
  • CHF 83.00

Stainless steel

Kotai Mes Chef Mes met/Bamboe Doos - 25cm
Kotai Knife Chef Knife with/Bamboo Box - 25cm
  • CHF 124.00
  • CHF 112.00

Nakiri Mes Gehamerd Zwart - 16.5cm
Nakiri Knife Hammered Black - 16.5cm
  • CHF 28.00
  • CHF 25.00

Stainless Steel

What is the difference between Thaan and Binchotan Charcoal?

Binchotan and Thaan Charcoal have their own unique characteristics and benefits for using oneKonro Grill, and it depends on your personal preference which one is best.

Binchotan charcoal is known for its high heat output, low smoke development and long burning time. It is made from oak wood or tropical hardwood that is slowly burned at high temperatures, resulting in a dense, pure charcoal that gives the charcoal its unique flavor.

Thaan charcoal from Thailand is made from the bark of mango trees and has a lower combustion temperature than Binchotan charcoal. As a result, it imparts a subtle flavor to the food that is prepared on it. Thaan charcoal is known for its fast ignition and relatively short burn time, making it useful for short grilling sessions.

In general it can be said that Binchotan charcoal is better suited for longer grilling sessions, while Thaan charcoal is better suited for shorter grilling sessions and for adding a subtle flavor to the food. However, it all depends on your personal preference and the way you use the charcoal.

Why is Binchotan Charcoal so expensive?

There are several reasons why Japanese Binchotan charcoal is relatively expensive:

Manufacturing process: Binchotan charcoal is made from high-quality, hardwoods that are burned slowly and at high temperatures. This process usually takes several days and is labor intensive, adding to the higher cost.

Scarcity: The woods used to make Binchotan charcoal are not always easy to find and are sometimes scarce. This can lead to higher raw material costs.

Quality :Binchotan charcoal is known for its high quality and unique properties, such as high heat output and low smoke development. This makes it popular among foodies and chefs, which can lead to higher prices.

Import costs: Binchotan charcoal is imported from Japan, and therefore has higher transport costs and import taxes.

In short, the higher price of Japanese Binchotan charcoal can be attributed to the higher production costs, scarcity of raw materials, high quality, and transportation and import costs.