SUWADA Bonsai Trunk Splitter
A specialist bonsai tool for controlled splitting and bending of thick trunks and branches, including work used to create jin and other deadwood effects.
The jaws do not use sharpened blades. They are shaped to separate wood fibres, allowing the tool to split the material while preserving control over the direction of the work.
Information
- Material: High Carbon Steel
- Made in Japan
Size
- 21 cm
In the box
- One SUWADA Trunk Splitter
New to this specialist tool? Read What Is a Bonsai Trunk Splitter Used For?.
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Ownership & care
Made in Japan
Clean and dry after use; apply a light protective oil before storage.
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| Name | Trunk Splitter | Jin Pliers | Root Cutter | Branch Cutter |
| Price | €94 |
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| Availability | In stock now | In stock now | In stock now | Currently unavailable |
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| Best for | Splitting & bending thick trunks and branches | Jin and deadwood bark work | Thick roots, trunks & branches | Removing branches at the trunk |
| Tool form | Blade-less splitting jaws | Angled beak-like pliers | Plier-style root cutter | Concave branch-cutting jaws |
| Key specification | Separates wood fibres for controlled shaping | Pinch, squeeze and peel bark | Strong compact head for work around the root mass | Controlled gouge at the branch base |
| Material | High-carbon steel | High-carbon steel | High-carbon steel | High-carbon steel |
| Length | 21 cm | 22 cm | 21 cm | 18 / 20.5 cm |
| Why choose it | Specialist structural shaping and deadwood tool | Purpose-built gripping angle for creating and refining jin | Cuts thick roots that ordinary scissors cannot handle | Designed to reduce the raised knob left by a flat branch cut |
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About Suwada
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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Perfect instrument worth every penny.
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.
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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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