MARUTO

MARUTO's nail tools are made by MARUTO HASEGAWA KOSAKUJO INC. in Sanjo City, Niigata — an area long known for metalworking. The company was founded in May 1924 and manufactures a wide range of tools, from pliers and nippers to beauty scissors and nail-care tools.

The nail brand's concept feels very current: "fingertip culture." As screens become a constant companion, nails and hands draw more attention than ever. MARUTO positions nail nippers as everyday tools that quietly support both beauty and nail health, with categories that help you choose by lifestyle and purpose.

At the core is the cutting edge. Each tool's blade area is processed carefully, one by one, aiming for a light cutting feel and a smooth nail edge after trimming. For example, "Nail Nipper Nail Pro II" is built with practical features such as a straight blade and an all-stainless construction, and an optional nail-spatter guard is available to help keep clippings from scattering.

Design is another key thread. The company traces its design collaboration back to 1960 and describes a long history of development and awards. "Nail Nipper Crystal (NP-4010)" in particular earned the Good Design Award in 2010, pairing a non-slip, geometric form with a tool-first sense of usability.

Support information is also part of the experience. Care is simple — wipe clean and oil the joint — and for personal/home use, maintenance such as resharpening and spring replacement can be consulted via the store or agent. It's a lineup that fits well when you want a tool you can keep for the long run.

A nail-focused brand designed for modern "fingertip culture"

MARUTO frames nail care around today's lifestyle, where fingertips are always in view. The lineup is centred on nail nippers and organised by use — Gift, Standard, Professional and Grooming — making it easy to pick what fits your routine.

Edges finished one by one for a smooth cut surface

The cutting edge is carefully processed by skilled craftspeople, one tool at a time. The goal is a light, comfortable cut and a remarkably smooth finish on the trimmed nail edge — small details that make everyday care feel calmer and cleaner.

Design and development built over decades, with award-winning models

The company's design journey includes collaboration starting in 1960 with industrial design pioneer Jiro Kosugi, followed by continuous development. Since 1982, the brand notes receiving 70+ design awards including Good Design Award and IDS Design Competition. In the nail lineup, the "Nail Nipper Crystal (NP-4010)" received the Good Design Award in 2010.

Care guidance, maintenance options, and practical accessories

Basic care is clearly laid out: wipe after use and apply oil to the moving joint regularly. For tools used personally at home, resharpening and spring replacement can be consulted via the store or agent. Accessories such as a nail-spatter guard, nail files, and cases also help you build a neat, complete kit.