Swan, Large Kakigori Ice Shaver (SI-3B)
The Hand-Crank Shaver Behind Proper Japanese Kakigori
This is the big one: Swan's large manual kakigori shaver, the retro hand-crank machine you see on Japanese dessert counters. Turn the handle and a block of ice is shaved into snow so fine it melts on the tongue, the texture that separates real kakigori from crushed ice. Built around a 216mm cutting disc and a robust gear drive, it shaves with the cutting power of an electric model but the control and theatre of a hand crank, and it is made to run, all summer, for years. The flagship of the range, for high-volume dessert service.
Why Operators Choose This
- Snow-fine ice: the fluffy, melt-in-the-mouth texture true kakigori needs
- High volume: large 216mm disc, shaving around 0.8kg of ice a minute
- Electric-grade cutting, by hand: a gear drive with the power and stability of a motor
- Built to last: robust, rust-resistant, with replaceable blades
Good to Know
- Block ice only: takes a standard ice block (about 15cm square)
- Stepless texture: adjust from fine snow to coarser flakes infinitely
- Manual: no power needed, just the hand crank
- Serviceable: spare blades available; most issues solved by a blade swap
かき氷 — Kakigori, and why the machine matters
Kakigori is Japanese shaved ice, and the whole point is texture: not the hard, wet shards of a blender, but a light, dry, snow-like fluff that holds syrup and dissolves instantly. Getting there takes a sharp blade shaving thin ribbons from a solid block at a controlled angle, which is exactly what a Swan does. Swan is the classic name in Japanese ice shavers, and the hand-crank design is part of the appeal, both for the control it gives and the bit of retro theatre at the counter. This large model is the workhorse version, built for a counter that sells kakigori by the hundred.
Smaller sites: see the compact Blue and Black Swan shavers
Which Swan shaver do I need?
Choose this large SI-3B if kakigori is a serious part of your menu and you need volume and the finest, most consistent snow from block ice. If you want something smaller for a compact counter or lower volumes, the compact Swan takes both block and cubed ice and comes with cups, a scoop and a rose ice holder. All shave the same snow-fine texture; this one simply does it bigger and faster.
Product Details
| Type | かき氷機 — Manual kakigori (shaved ice) machine |
| Brand / Model | Swan, SI-3B (Large) |
| Cutting disc | 216mm effective diameter |
| Ice type | Block ice only (approx. 15cm square) |
| Shaving capacity | ~0.8 kg per minute |
| Drive / texture | Manual gear drive; stepless coarseness adjustment |
| Dimensions / weight | W360 x D360 x H680mm; approx. 22kg |
| Included | 1 water tray; replacement blades available separately |
| Origin | Japan |
Can it use cubed ice?
No, this large model is designed for block ice only, taking a standard block of roughly 15cm square. Block ice is what gives the finest, driest, most even snow, which is why high-volume kakigori counters use it. If you need a machine that also handles cubed ice, the compact Swan shavers take both.
Is it really manual?
Yes, it is hand-cranked, with no motor or power supply needed. The gear drive makes it efficient and stable enough to shave with the power of an electric model, while the manual handle gives you direct control over the ice and adds the retro counter theatre that is part of kakigori's charm.
How do I maintain it?
The blade is rust-resistant stainless steel; keep the machine clean and dry between uses. Blade sharpness is the key to fine snow, and Swan's design makes the blade replaceable, so most performance issues are solved by fitting a fresh blade rather than sharpening. Spare blades are available separately.
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Swan, Large Kakigori Ice Shaver (SI-3B)
The Hand-Crank Shaver Behind Proper Japanese Kakigori
This is the big one: Swan's large manual kakigori shaver, the retro hand-crank machine you see on Japanese dessert counters. Turn the handle and a block of ice is shaved into snow so fine it melts on the tongue, the texture that separates real kakigori from crushed ice. Built around a 216mm cutting disc and a robust gear drive, it shaves with the cutting power of an electric model but the control and theatre of a hand crank, and it is made to run, all summer, for years. The flagship of the range, for high-volume dessert service.
Why Operators Choose This
- Snow-fine ice: the fluffy, melt-in-the-mouth texture true kakigori needs
- High volume: large 216mm disc, shaving around 0.8kg of ice a minute
- Electric-grade cutting, by hand: a gear drive with the power and stability of a motor
- Built to last: robust, rust-resistant, with replaceable blades
Good to Know
- Block ice only: takes a standard ice block (about 15cm square)
- Stepless texture: adjust from fine snow to coarser flakes infinitely
- Manual: no power needed, just the hand crank
- Serviceable: spare blades available; most issues solved by a blade swap
かき氷 — Kakigori, and why the machine matters
Kakigori is Japanese shaved ice, and the whole point is texture: not the hard, wet shards of a blender, but a light, dry, snow-like fluff that holds syrup and dissolves instantly. Getting there takes a sharp blade shaving thin ribbons from a solid block at a controlled angle, which is exactly what a Swan does. Swan is the classic name in Japanese ice shavers, and the hand-crank design is part of the appeal, both for the control it gives and the bit of retro theatre at the counter. This large model is the workhorse version, built for a counter that sells kakigori by the hundred.
Smaller sites: see the compact Blue and Black Swan shavers
Which Swan shaver do I need?
Choose this large SI-3B if kakigori is a serious part of your menu and you need volume and the finest, most consistent snow from block ice. If you want something smaller for a compact counter or lower volumes, the compact Swan takes both block and cubed ice and comes with cups, a scoop and a rose ice holder. All shave the same snow-fine texture; this one simply does it bigger and faster.
Product Details
| Type | かき氷機 — Manual kakigori (shaved ice) machine |
| Brand / Model | Swan, SI-3B (Large) |
| Cutting disc | 216mm effective diameter |
| Ice type | Block ice only (approx. 15cm square) |
| Shaving capacity | ~0.8 kg per minute |
| Drive / texture | Manual gear drive; stepless coarseness adjustment |
| Dimensions / weight | W360 x D360 x H680mm; approx. 22kg |
| Included | 1 water tray; replacement blades available separately |
| Origin | Japan |
Can it use cubed ice?
No, this large model is designed for block ice only, taking a standard block of roughly 15cm square. Block ice is what gives the finest, driest, most even snow, which is why high-volume kakigori counters use it. If you need a machine that also handles cubed ice, the compact Swan shavers take both.
Is it really manual?
Yes, it is hand-cranked, with no motor or power supply needed. The gear drive makes it efficient and stable enough to shave with the power of an electric model, while the manual handle gives you direct control over the ice and adds the retro counter theatre that is part of kakigori's charm.
How do I maintain it?
The blade is rust-resistant stainless steel; keep the machine clean and dry between uses. Blade sharpness is the key to fine snow, and Swan's design makes the blade replaceable, so most performance issues are solved by fitting a fresh blade rather than sharpening. Spare blades are available separately.
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The Hand-Crank Shaver Behind Proper Japanese Kakigori
This is the big one: Swan's large manual kakigori shaver, the retro hand-crank machine you see on Japanese dessert counters. Turn the handle and a block of ice is shaved into snow so fine it melts on the tongue, the texture that separates real kakigori from crushed ice. Built around a 216mm cutting disc and a robust gear drive, it shaves with the cutting power of an electric model but the control and theatre of a hand crank, and it is made to run, all summer, for years. The flagship of the range, for high-volume dessert service.
Why Operators Choose This
- Snow-fine ice: the fluffy, melt-in-the-mouth texture true kakigori needs
- High volume: large 216mm disc, shaving around 0.8kg of ice a minute
- Electric-grade cutting, by hand: a gear drive with the power and stability of a motor
- Built to last: robust, rust-resistant, with replaceable blades
Good to Know
- Block ice only: takes a standard ice block (about 15cm square)
- Stepless texture: adjust from fine snow to coarser flakes infinitely
- Manual: no power needed, just the hand crank
- Serviceable: spare blades available; most issues solved by a blade swap
かき氷 — Kakigori, and why the machine matters
Kakigori is Japanese shaved ice, and the whole point is texture: not the hard, wet shards of a blender, but a light, dry, snow-like fluff that holds syrup and dissolves instantly. Getting there takes a sharp blade shaving thin ribbons from a solid block at a controlled angle, which is exactly what a Swan does. Swan is the classic name in Japanese ice shavers, and the hand-crank design is part of the appeal, both for the control it gives and the bit of retro theatre at the counter. This large model is the workhorse version, built for a counter that sells kakigori by the hundred.
Smaller sites: see the compact Blue and Black Swan shavers
Which Swan shaver do I need?
Choose this large SI-3B if kakigori is a serious part of your menu and you need volume and the finest, most consistent snow from block ice. If you want something smaller for a compact counter or lower volumes, the compact Swan takes both block and cubed ice and comes with cups, a scoop and a rose ice holder. All shave the same snow-fine texture; this one simply does it bigger and faster.
Product Details
| Type | かき氷機 — Manual kakigori (shaved ice) machine |
| Brand / Model | Swan, SI-3B (Large) |
| Cutting disc | 216mm effective diameter |
| Ice type | Block ice only (approx. 15cm square) |
| Shaving capacity | ~0.8 kg per minute |
| Drive / texture | Manual gear drive; stepless coarseness adjustment |
| Dimensions / weight | W360 x D360 x H680mm; approx. 22kg |
| Included | 1 water tray; replacement blades available separately |
| Origin | Japan |
Can it use cubed ice?
No, this large model is designed for block ice only, taking a standard block of roughly 15cm square. Block ice is what gives the finest, driest, most even snow, which is why high-volume kakigori counters use it. If you need a machine that also handles cubed ice, the compact Swan shavers take both.
Is it really manual?
Yes, it is hand-cranked, with no motor or power supply needed. The gear drive makes it efficient and stable enough to shave with the power of an electric model, while the manual handle gives you direct control over the ice and adds the retro counter theatre that is part of kakigori's charm.
How do I maintain it?
The blade is rust-resistant stainless steel; keep the machine clean and dry between uses. Blade sharpness is the key to fine snow, and Swan's design makes the blade replaceable, so most performance issues are solved by fitting a fresh blade rather than sharpening. Spare blades are available separately.
