Craftsperson · Sanjo, Niigata

SUWADA

Since 1926 SUWADA has made nail clippers, scissors and steel tools. They are based in Sanjo, Niigata, which is known for smithing, knives and steel tools.

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The story

SUWADA was founded in 1926 in Sanjo, Niigata, an area well known for smithing and making steel tools. With roots in traditional Japanese craft, SUWADA has grown over the generations into an international name in precision tools, including kitchen tools, bonsai scissors and manicure instruments.

At the heart of SUWADA is a strict approach to quality. Each product is shaped, sharpened and finished by hand by skilled craftsmen, and even the smallest details are adjusted with great precision.

SUWADA has received several international design awards and stands for modern Japanese craft where every detail is thought through.

The region

Sanjo, Niigata

Sanjō, in Niigata Prefecture, has been a centre of metalwork and knife making for centuries, and is part of the Tsubame-Sanjō craft region. First known for nails and farm tools in the Edo period, the city gradually became known for kitchen knives, scissors and other metal products, combining traditional forging techniques with modern materials. Today...

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