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My chasen has a crack in the handle. Can I still use it?

Written on April 17, 2023

The chasen can develop a crack in the handle portion over time, and sometimes even before purchase. There is nothing wrong with your chasen if it has a crack in it. Cracks will form naturally in the bamboo due to changes in humidity, and they do not affect the performance of the whisk.