tweezers

Edo-style Handmade Tweezers: Gourd

Easy to grip · Ideal for fine hair · Craftsmanship

$113 USD

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  • Gourd-shaped design that fits your fingers effortlessly
  • Exquisite design that allows for effortless removal
  • 2mm narrow blade for precise work
  • Honest finish that captures even the softest hairs

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Description

These tweezers are characterized by their elegantly curved gourd shape and are a beautiful and functional piece. The unique shape fits snugly to your fingertips, allowing you to capture fine hairs without exerting unnecessary force. Although the blades are only 2mm wide and slender, the insides have been carefully polished with a whetstone, allowing you to easily remove soft, fine hairs that are difficult to remove with regular tweezers. This is an exceptionally easy-to-use model that highlights the artisan's exquisite finish.

Materials & Care

Materials

  • 18-8 stainless steel

Care

If the blade becomes out of order, we can adjust or repair it for free. *Shipping costs are the customer's responsibility.

About the workshop

Kurata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Tokyo

Yoshiyuki Kurata, the third-generation owner of Kurata Seisakusho, founded in 1875, is the only craftsman in Japan who continues to carry on traditional manufacturing methods dating back to the Edo period. Each and every pair of Edo-style hand-made tweezers is handcrafted through over 30 steps, including hammering a 3mm-thick stainless steel plate over 500 times, boasting a precision impossible to achieve with machine presses. His craftsmanship has been highly praised, earning him the Traditional Craftsmanship Award and the Arakawa Meister Award. Their quality is so reliable that they are even used in the ophthalmology department of a university hospital. Driven by the belief that "things made with care will always come out," he creates exquisite products every day, perfect for a lifetime of use. Experience the comfortable feel of these tweezers, embodied in the spirit of the artisan.
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