Japanese Nail Tools

We'd recommend the Classic L or the Classic Foot to enter the world of Suwada's nail care.

They will be the best small investment you've done on yourself for a while.

If you have dry hands in the winter months, consider the Soft foot instead of the Classic foot as it will feel more comfortable on your palm and won't slip as you reach the toenails.

Your preference is not important here as the difference has to do with the cuts and the geometry of your nails.

Toenails are typically more square, and require less curvature to maintain health and a pain free life.

If you are planning to use the nipper mostly on fingernails, choose any nipper with curved blades (not a foot model).

A nail nipper on its own will arrive in a black box for safekeeping. A leather case is a nice addition and remains optional.

The Mirror and Classic families of Suwada nail nippers are the same in terms of material and blade shape (excluding the Foot product which has straight blades), but their finished surfaces are very different.

The Mirror models feature mirror finishing, where the product is polished to a mirror gloss by hand, while the Classic models are treated to hairline brushed finishing, which creates a satin-like matte surface by purposely leaving fine polished lines.

The mirror finish makes a product so beautifully shiny that even a fingerprint is visible. Wiping it with a soft cloth will restore its shiny, mirror-like surface.

Our standard nail nippers, including the Classic family, use solid material for the entire body.

Some of our customers, the elderly in particular, pointed out that the handles could be slippery, so in 2002 we developed a new nail nipper model called Soft that featured rubber handles.

These handles provide good grip and give the user great control. Although the handles may look bulky, they are ergonomically designed for a comfortable fit in the palm. The Soft model won a Good Design Award in 2002 in recognition of its universal design.

The New Soft model is available with either curved blades or straight blades. The latter model is called Soft Foot and was designed and developed expressly for foot care.

All Suwada nail nippers are hand-finished one by one by our artisans, who pay the utmost attention to ensuring that each nipper provides the highest cutting quality and precision.

Comparing the different models, you may feel that a Mirror model, with its smoother blade surface, provides sharper cuts and superior cutting quality. However, the difference is extremely subtle and the other models compare quite well with the Mirror models.