Japanese Folding Knife - Maple Handle
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A lighter expression of the SUWADA Masterpiece folding knife
Clean, calm and quietly distinctive, the SUWADA Masterpiece Maple Folding Knife is the lightest-looking member of the natural-wood collection.
Its pale Maple handle gives the knife a more contemporary character, setting off the polished ATS-314 cobalt-alloy stainless-steel blade with a restrained contrast. Where Bocote draws attention through dramatic grain and Ebony through depth of colour, Maple stands out through simplicity.
Presented in a metal case, it makes a particularly elegant choice for someone who appreciates Japanese minimalism, natural materials and useful objects with very little visual excess.
The quiet character of Maple
Maple rewards a closer look. Its grain is generally subtler than the darker woods in the collection, but the handle still changes from piece to piece through small variations in tone, figure and line.
The lighter surface also makes those differences feel especially personal. Some handles appear almost calm and uniform, while others reveal more movement as the wood catches the light.
This makes Maple the most understated choice in the series: refined, modern and easy to appreciate without needing to appear ornate.
Premium ATS-314 cobalt-alloy steel
The 60 mm blade is made from ATS-314 cobalt-alloy stainless steel and proportioned to keep the knife compact and controlled.
When folded, the blade sits neatly inside the handle, turning the knife into a small, balanced personal object that can be stored in its metal case and carried only where local law permits.
Designed for practical rituals
The Maple Folding Knife is made to be more than an object for display. Its compact format suits everyday cutting tasks such as opening parcels and letters, cutting paper or cord, preparing fruit or small foods, or accompanying picnics and outdoor occasions where possession and use are permitted.
Its appeal comes from that combination: everyday usefulness presented with the finish and restraint expected from a carefully made Japanese tool.
A refined gift for someone who prefers less
The Maple version is especially suited to someone whose taste runs toward clean materials, light interiors, Japanese design and objects with subtle rather than dramatic character.
Presented in its metal case, it makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, anniversaries, retirement, career milestones, collectors, or anyone who values a beautifully made object that can actually become part of daily life.
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: natural Maple wood
- Storage: metal case
- Made in Japan
Natural material, individual character
Maple varies naturally in colour, grain and figure. The exact handle you receive will therefore differ from the photographs. These differences are part of the material's character, and individual grain selection is not available.
Caring for the Maple handle
Do not soak the knife or place it in a dishwasher. After use, wipe both blade and handle dry before storage. Avoid prolonged moisture, strong heat, intense direct sunlight and rapid changes in temperature or humidity.
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.
Rules 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.
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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.
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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