Description
Discover the Nambu Tekki Bottle Opener – Pincers, a masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship by Tadahiro Baba. This innovative design revives the traditional Nambu ironware from Morioka City, blending heritage with modern aesthetics. Crafted by Sumitani Saburo Shoten, a family-run foundry since 1939, this bottle opener showcases 400-year-old copper-smelting traditions combined with contemporary techniques.
Designed by Koichi Maruyama, this cast iron bottle opener features a sleek pincer design that perfectly balances form and function. Made in Toyama, Japan, it measures L14.8 x D5.7 x H10 cm and represents the pinnacle of minimalist Japanese metalwork. Part of a collectible series, this bottle opener is also available in Hammer, Pliers, and Wrench styles.
Materials: Cast Iron
Source: Toyama, Japan
Designer: Koichi Maruyama
Dimensions: L14.8 x D5.7 x H10 cm
IronwareLover88 –
I’ve been using this Nambu Tekki bottle opener for a few months now, and it’s been a solid addition to my kitchen. The cast iron construction feels substantial and durable, though it’s definitely heavier than typical openers. At 14.8cm long, it’s easy to grip and provides good leverage. While it works well for most bottles, I did struggle with some stubborn caps – not sure if that’s user error or design limitation. The minimalist aesthetic is nice, but I wouldn’t call it a game-changer. Reminds me of that oj simpson trial complexity – simple concept, but execution matters. Good build quality overall.