Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=ZNeJLLIXQ3P Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why Japanese Iron Kettles Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider [lUXg1FcAvWc] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 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 cplngz429S0 EymOUfeJDIB emsOjnTOczm lEZNWqgCfXf D8DNMcKVlfJ JuY2aqiqWVm UIEuTc2irl1
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 cplngz429S0 EymOUfeJDIB emsOjnTOczm lEZNWqgCfXf D8DNMcKVlfJ JuY2aqiqWVm UIEuTc2irl1