Home of the Original Bear Claws…
This is Kootenay Spoons, creators of hand-made wooden kitchenware and personal care products. If you have been looking for the original, authentic Bear Claws and Moose Spoons this is it!! Accept no imitations!
Our kitchen utensils and hair accessories are esthetically pleasing, ergonomically correct and efficient tools, guaranteed forever against defect in workmanship or materials. All our items are handcrafted by a small crew of real people who take great pride in their work, and we work hard to deliver a high-quality last-forever item at a reasonable price.
To purchase our products online, please visit Etsy. For wholesale orders, or if you are unable to order online, please contact us.
Products
Bear Claws
The original Bear Claws - accept no imitations! These salad & pasta hands will generate conversation at any dinner table! The Slocan Valley is proud to be the home of the Bear Claw! These are the original! Created by Michael Ferrier, in 1985, they are still the highest quality and most esthetically pleasing and ergonomically correct, non-handled servers available. Details »
Moose Spoons
Our Moose Spoons are the most substantial long handled servers we've seen. The same wide, flat surface as Bear Claws but with 8" handles. Details »
Spatula Sisters
These are for real! Our fantastic hand crafted spatulas. We have the Egg Spatula, Pie Spatula, and the Stir Fry Spatula (narrow with an angled tip) that is also available as a leftie. Details »
Hair Claws
The best hair pin in the world! It doesn't slide out or shake loose. The curve of the pin and the friction of the wood really does keep your hair in place. If you have ever used a chopstick or a pencil to put your hair up, you'll know how to use ours. Details »
Birch Bowls
Kootenay Spoons is now making Birch salad bowls, finished with the same food grade walnut oil as our Bear Claws. Bowls are sold retail with no minimum order. Details »
About Our Products
All products are hand-crafted from kiln-dried birch. Birch is a wood appropriate for food service and dishwater.
Our finish is nontoxic, completely food-safe, walnut oil that will not sour.
Our products are esthetically pleasing, ergonomically correct and efficient.
Our products are guaranteed forever against defect in material or workmanship.
We work hard to deliver a high quality handcrafted product at a reasonable price, for delivery within 2 weeks from date of order.
About Ordering
We are known for our friendly and personal service. We process orders through person-to-person contact to arrange payment and provide customer service. You can order by phone, fax, snail mail, or email.
If you have any questions, please contact us and we will be happy to help you place your order.
Our service and ship-time is outstanding. In most cases you will receive your product within 1 1/2 weeks from date of order. For our American customers we drive our shipments across the border ourselves, saving you Customs fees and paperwork, sending to you via UPS or US Postal Service as quickly and at the same rates as any American manufacturer.