Santoku 170 - An edge that brings smiles
Nashiji is a traditional knife finish, inspired by the Japanese pear skin. Each knife is hand forged and hammered using an ancient technique to achieve this look. Every knife is different, as it is impossible to many an identical pattern on purpose.
The core steel is blue paper steel (Aogami #2). This refers to the old system of classifying steel in Japan, not the color of the steel. It is similar to the older white paper steel (Shirogami) with the additions of tungsten and chromium. This results in harder steel, better edge retention, and smaller brittleness.
The outside layers are also traditional high carbon steel. Only hand wash and oil the knife using kitchen oil to keep it for decades to come!
The handles are made of natural walnut wood, and they are also shaped by hand using sandpaper. Seamless handling in various positions makes this knife a great fit for any hand.
Santoku is the go-to style for many chefs. It's a multipurpose Japanese knife, great for vegetables, meat or fish.
The knives are forged, sharpened, tested, and packed individually, at Tadafusa Open Factory, in Sanjo, Niigata.
In the box
- Nashiji Santoku 170mm
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At Suwada, we have pursued aesthetic and functional excellence since 1926.
Whether we make a product ourselves or select it from a maker we trust, we look for thoughtful design, high quality and lasting usefulness — products that can make everyday life a little better.
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Beautiful teapot from Kogu. I saw this one while I was in Japan and fell in love with the design. The material is beautiful and the size is perfect. Also the packaging was lovely and shipping was very fast.
To be honest, I bought the case solely because it protects the nippers and fits them perfectly; I didn't bother looking for a different $5 option that would offer the same fit. Unlike the nippers—which are simply flawless—the case is vastly overpriced; the cost of three cases equals the price of one pair of nippers. Yet, the nippers represent sheer perfection and embody a huge amount of time and effort, whereas the case is just a piece of leather stitched together.
I spent a long time deciding whether to buy size S or L, so I ended up buying both. I had never used cutters like these before, but when I tried them out, I found the blades to be incredibly sharp and precisely aligned. The leverage mechanism works perfectly—there is absolutely no play, and everything fits together tightly. Having worked as a fitter for ten years, I appreciate tools that perform with precision and flawlessness; I even examined them under a magnifying glass and couldn't find a single defect—it is truly amazing that these cutters have been perfected to such a degree.
I am really happy with the Suwada Round Nail Clipper. The quality feels exceptional from the moment you hold it, and the precision is truly impressive. It cuts very cleanly and smoothly, which makes nail care feel much easier and more controlled.
What I like most is how accurate it is, especially around the edges of the nails. It gives a neat result without needing much effort. The design also feels solid, elegant and made to last.
Overall, I am very pleased with this nail clipper. It is definitely a premium product, but the precision, comfort and quality make it worth it for me.
Perfect craftsmanship. +They’re so sharp that they cut very smoothly (no snapping) and accurately. That’s the quality I love. The straight & pointy edge on this model is definitely the best for big toes nails. Consequently, the rest is a breeze.
The product performs with precision and ease. It’s saves time and efforts, but midst important, done properly it helps to not hurt you skin.
Deep frying chicken or shrimps with oil needs a lot. It makes sense to re-use it again the oil for next time. Hence we find this a very utilitarian item of importance, which helps in re-using the oil. It also comes with a filter. The filter keeps the over-fried fritters out of the oil.
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