Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=5K2Aw89uAnX Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why Japanese Iron Kettles Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider [5fyKH9V5RIv] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT A handmade Japanese iron kettle can cost over $300. For centuries, artisans have made kettles by pouring molten iron into molds and hammering them out once they’ve cooled. These kettles often have beautiful designs but they’re only used for boiling water. You can buy a mass produced stovetop kettle for $20, so what makes these kettles unique? And why are they so expensive? MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Calacatta Marble Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider Why Japanese Denim Is So Expensive | So Expensive Why Muga Silk Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider ------------------------------------------------------ #japanese #soexpensive #businessinsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Why Japanese Iron Kettles Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider 5PiigEhfuZ4 BqJvdB2vQAf HYDe4Fq7VhA TIqJg4hD7jl
A handmade Japanese iron kettle can cost over $300. For centuries, artisans have made kettles by pouring molten iron into molds and hammering them out once they’ve cooled. These kettles often have beautiful designs but they’re only used for boiling water. You can buy a mass produced stovetop kettle for $20, so what makes these kettles unique? And why are they so expensive? MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Calacatta Marble Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider Why Japanese Denim Is So Expensive | So Expensive Why Muga Silk Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider ------------------------------------------------------ #japanese #soexpensive #businessinsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Why Japanese Iron Kettles Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider 5PiigEhfuZ4 BqJvdB2vQAf HYDe4Fq7VhA TIqJg4hD7jl