Swan, Compact Kakigori Ice Shaver, Black
W220 x D202mm, 493mm tall at full height. Swan's compact hand-crank kakigori machine in black, shaving block or cubed ice into fine, dry snow.
This is the compact Swan ice shaver in black, from Ikenaga Iron Works (池永鉄工) in Osaka, the company behind the Swan name in Japanese shaved-ice machines. Turn the hand crank and a stainless blade under a 120mm disc shaves the ice into light, dry flakes, the texture that makes real kakigori. It runs on moulded block ice or, with the cube attachment, ordinary ice cubes from a machine, and needs no power. It arrives with a water tray, ice cup moulds, a scoop and a rose ice holder, so you can start serving straight away.
Why Operators Choose This
- Fine, dry snow: a sharp blade and geared drive shave thin ribbons of ice that drink up syrup instead of turning to slush.
- Block or cubed: runs on moulded block ice for the finest result, or on cubes when that is what the ice machine makes.
- No power needed: a manual gear drive; put it on any counter and turn the handle.
- Adjustable texture: stepless coarseness adjustment, from fluffy snow to coarser flakes.
How to Use
- Make the ice: freeze water in the supplied cups to make blocks, or use standard cubes with the attachment.
- Shave: clamp the ice, turn the crank at a steady pace and catch the snow in a chilled bowl.
- Shape: use the rose ice holder to build a neat, rounded mound.
- Finish: add syrup in layers as you build, then top with fruit, condensed milk, kinako or sweet beans.
Kakigori (かき氷) is Japanese shaved ice, and the texture is the whole point: not the wet crunch of crushed ice but a soft, snow-like pile that melts on the tongue and holds syrup all the way through. The word comes from kaku (to shave) and kōri (ice). Hand-cranked machines like this one are the classic counter sight at Japanese sweet shops and summer festivals, with the ice turning slowly as the shavings fall. Ikenaga Iron Works in Osaka makes the Swan range, from compact hand-crank models like this one to large block-ice machines for high-volume shops. The black finish suits a more modern front of house.
Black or Blue, what is the difference?
The colour. Both are the same compact Swan machine with a 120mm disc, taking block or cubed ice and shaving the same fine kakigori. Choose the one that suits your counter. The blue version is in the range too, and if you need high output for a busy dessert shop, the large Swan SI-3B is built for volume on block ice.
Product Details
| Type | Manual kakigori ice shaver (かき氷機), compact counter-top |
| Maker | Swan, by Ikenaga Iron Works (池永鉄工), Osaka |
| Colour | Black |
| Dimensions | W220 x D202mm; H395mm, 493mm at full height |
| Cutting Disc | 120mm effective diameter |
| Drive and Texture | Manual gear drive; stepless coarseness adjustment |
| Ice Type | Moulded block ice (approx 12cm) or cubed ice with attachment |
| Output | Approx 0.7kg per minute on block ice, 0.25kg on cubes |
| Included | Water tray, ice cup moulds, scoop, rose ice holder |
| Origin | Japan |
Can it use cubed ice?
Yes. It takes moulded block ice and, with the cube attachment, ordinary cubes from an ice machine. Block ice gives the finest, driest snow and the fastest output, around 0.7kg a minute; cubes are slower, around 0.25kg a minute, and a little coarser, but mean you can make kakigori without making special ice.
How do I get the finest snow?
Use block ice that has rested out of the freezer for a few minutes, as rock-hard ice straight from minus 18°C tends to shatter rather than shave. Set the blade fine, turn the crank at a slow, even pace and chill the serving bowl. A sharp blade matters most; if the texture turns coarse or wet, it is time for a new blade.
How do I clean and store it?
Empty the water tray, wipe the machine down and dry it fully after each session, paying attention to the blade and disc, where leftover water causes rust. Store it upright somewhere dry. The stainless blade is replaceable when it wears, and spare blades are available.
SKU : T2464