Days spent working with leather. From the scissor case workshop, where small improvements accumulate

Days of diligently working with leather.

I make scissor cases every day.
While it might seem like a repetitive task, new insights emerge daily, and small experiments like "Maybe I'll try a slightly different procedure today" enrich the routine.

Leather is a natural material.
Just as a hairdresser adjusts their cutting technique to suit a client's hair type and bone structure, I carefully cut each piece of leather, checking the direction of its fibers and its firmness.

The importance of discerning the direction of the fibers

When I started making scissor cases seven years ago, I had some knowledge of leather, but I didn't fully understand the importance of being mindful of the fiber direction.

However, after all these years, I now realize that there is a clear difference in shape and durability between pieces cut without considering the fibers and those cut with an understanding of them.

This isn't just true for scissor cases; it applies to all leather products.
I believe that the real differentiator in quality isn't the price, but rather "how well the material is understood during manufacturing."

Crafting with care

Of course, customers are free to choose any scissor case they like.
However, I hope that the scissor cases I finish carefully and with passion will reach those who want to cherish and use that one particular piece.

I will continue to create BLINK SCISSORS CASE products, working with my hands and learning as I go.

Tanaka, BLINK SCISSORS CASE