Japanese Folding Knife - White Micarta Handle
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A light, sculptural expression of the SUWADA Masterpiece folding knife
Clean and unusually refined, the SUWADA Masterpiece White Micarta Folding Knife is the lightest-looking of the three Micarta versions.
Its pale handle brings out the sculpted shape of the grip and creates a crisp contrast with the ATS-314 cobalt-alloy stainless-steel blade. Fine layered lines remain visible through the Micarta, preventing the surface from feeling flat and giving the knife a subtle material character of its own.
The result is distinctly modern: a useful folding knife that also feels considered as an object of Japanese industrial design.
The quiet detail of White Micarta
White Micarta changes character with the light. The pale surface makes the handle's contours especially clear, while the layered construction creates fine tonal lines around its edges and curves.
It is the most minimal version in the Micarta family and a natural choice for someone drawn to clean materials, light interiors and Japanese design that relies on proportion rather than decoration.
Premium ATS-314 cobalt-alloy steel
The blade is made from ATS-314 cobalt-alloy stainless steel, selected by SUWADA for high-quality cutting instruments.
At approximately 60 mm, it gives the knife useful cutting capacity while keeping the entire piece compact and balanced. Closed, the blade disappears neatly into the handle for storage in the supplied metal case.
A useful object with a refined presence
The White Micarta Folding Knife can be used for everyday cutting tasks such as opening parcels and letters, cutting paper or cord, preparing fruit or small foods, and accompanying picnics or other occasions where possession and use are permitted.
Its design makes it equally convincing as a personal tool and as an object to keep and appreciate over many years.
A modern Japanese gift
Presented in a metal case, the White Micarta version makes an especially elegant gift for someone whose taste leans toward minimalism and contemporary Japanese design.
It is well suited to milestone birthdays, anniversaries, retirement, professional achievements, collectors, or anyone who values useful objects finished with unusual care.
Specifications
- Open size: approximately 15 × 22 × 160 mm
- Closed size: approximately 15 × 22 × 95 mm
- Blade length: approximately 60 mm
- Blade thickness: approximately 3 mm
- Weight: approximately 140 g
- Blade: ATS-314 cobalt-alloy stainless steel
- Handle: White Micarta
- Storage: metal case
- Made in Japan
Caring for the knife
Keep the blade clean and dry after use and store the knife only when fully dry. Do not place it in a dishwasher or leave it exposed to moisture for prolonged periods.
Responsible ownership and local laws
This product contains a sharp blade and must be handled with appropriate care. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Regulations concerning the sale, importation, possession and carrying of folding knives differ between countries and regions. The customer is responsible for checking the laws that apply at their location before purchasing, importing or carrying this product.
Experience true Japanese craftsmanship.
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.
Let customers speak for us
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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