Added a video on caring for wooden tableware

Wooden tableware doesn’t require any special maintenance—you can use it just as it is, and it will naturally develop a beautiful patina over time.
Oil stains from food are often the most noticeable at first, but as you keep using the piece, they become less and less visible.

That said, with a bit of care, the wood gains the ability to hold on to just the right amount of both oil and moisture. This helps prevent warping and cracking, and also makes stains less noticeable and less likely to occur.
And more than anything, taking the time to care for your tableware brings a sense of connection—it makes you feel closer to the pieces and adds something special to your daily life.

So yes, it’s better to care for them than not—but one common beginner mistake is using too much oil.

The oils generally used for maintenance are food-safe drying oils with an iodine value of 130 or higher.
Popular choices include grapeseed oil, walnut oil, linseed oil, and perilla oil. Among these, linseed and perilla oils have especially high iodine values.

Still, even drying oils can cause problems if you apply too much. No matter how much you wipe off, the excess can seep back out and stay sticky. In most cases, over-application is a bigger cause of drying issues than the iodine value itself.

You really only need a tiny bit.

Check out the video to see how it’s done.
Examples of the Aging Process and Maintenance of Wooden Tableware (Oil Finish)