Kyocera's application of fine ceramics to household items stemmed from the desire to "enrich people's lifestyles and culture with ceramic products; to build a new home culture using ceramics."
In 1984, while fine ceramics were drawing attention as a 'new wonder material,' Kyocera opened a display booth in the international craft exposition, Hand '84 Kyoto. The objective was to sell consumer products that made good use of the excellent characteristics of this material. In the International Science and Technology Exposition held the following year, EXPO '85, Kyocera's ceramic scissors were used for the ribbon-cutting during the opening ceremony. Furthermore, for the first time in Expo history, fine ceramics were used for the official commemorative medals. The emergence of fine ceramics in these and other ways impressed many people as the "arrival of the Renewed-New Stone Age."
Today, the most popular product among household items using fine ceramics is the ceramic knife. As department stores and large discount stores began selling Kyocera's ceramic knives, recognition levels have risen and they have become a familiar product. Over the past 25 years, more than 5.5 million have been sold.
Moreover, the variety of ceramic items for kitchen use has since grown to include peelers, slicers (for thin slicing), knife sharpeners, graters and more.
Kyocera aims for widespread use of ceramics in society. We seek to make ceramics into more than just a material for industry, and are turning ceramics into a familiar and integral part of household items and daily necessities. |
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Peelers, slicers and other household items |
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