LIVING STORY · VOL.046
Quiet when folded, complete when opened
Can a mature everyday tool be reorganized to fit life in motion more naturally?
AUGER Leaf folds its lever and nail file into an approximately 3.9 mm slim metal body, then opens them in sequence when needed. None of the essential functions disappear; they are simply arranged in a form that is easier to carry.
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AUGER
AUGER Leaf Nail Clipper
A complete everyday tool, reorganized into an approximately 3.9 mm slim form.
The nail clipper is already a mature tool. AUGER Leaf does not reinvent nail trimming; it rethinks the space the tool occupies.
Its lever folds into the body, while the nail file is stored inside. Folded, it stays slim and clean. Opened, it returns to the familiar function of a full nail clipper.
Slim does not mean less.
It means arranging the functions you need in a form that is easier to carry.
THREE THINGS THAT MATTER
Three things to know first
01 | Approximately 3.9 mm when folded
The lever and main structure fold into a flat body, making this fully functional tool easier to fit into everyday carry.
02 | Slim, with the essential functions intact
Once the lever is opened, the clipper works in the familiar way. The slim design is not about removing function, but about moving smoothly between storage and use.
03 | A nail file stored inside
Open the file when needed and return it to the body when finished. Clipping and edge finishing are contained in one slim tool.
WHY THIS OBJECT
Why we chose it
A nail clipper is ordinary and long established. That is precisely why AUGER Leaf is interesting: it asks whether a mature everyday tool can be organized more intelligently when it needs to travel with us.
The folding lever reduces the structure that usually takes up the most space, the file is stored inside, and precision metalworking makes the slim form possible.
It does not add more functions. It arranges the necessary ones to fit life better.
WHAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
The details that matter
01 | An approximately 3.9 mm slim structure
AUGER Leaf measures approximately 60 × 13 mm and is approximately 3.9 mm thick when folded. The point is not a “thinnest” claim, but a form that lets a complete nail clipper be carried differently from a conventional one.
02 | A lever that folds into the body
The lever folds into the body for storage and moves into position for use, giving one tool two clearly considered states.
03 | MIM precision metal forming
AUGER Leaf uses MIM | Metal Injection Molding to produce precise metal components. This process makes the slim, detailed metal structure practical to manufacture.
04 | Built-in nail file
The file does not project from the body as a separate accessory. Open it for edge finishing, then fold it back inside.
DESIGNED FOR LIVING
How it fits into everyday life
AUGER Leaf does not have to replace the clipper you already keep at home. Its slim structure makes it easier to carry in a daily bag, travel grooming kit, work pouch or compact tool case.
It does not make nail trimming more elaborate. It simply makes a useful tool easier to have where you need it.
HOW TO USE
From slim storage to a working nail clipper
STEP 01 | Release the stored position
Release the body from its stored position.
STEP 02 | Raise the lever
Lift the lever that is folded into the body.
STEP 03 | Move it into position
Move the lever toward the cutting end and align it correctly.
STEP 04 | Lower the lever
Lower it into the normal pressing position.
STEP 05 | Begin trimming
Once the structure is correctly opened, use it as you would a conventional nail clipper.
Built-in nail file
Open the stored file to smooth the nail edge, then fold it back into the body after use.
CARE & BOUNDARIES
Cleaning and everyday care
Remove debris
After each use, remove nail fragments from the cutting edges and gaps with a small brush.
Disinfect periodically
Spray with 75%–90% alcohol, or wipe the surface and cutting edges with an alcohol pad. Clean before and after use when the tool is shared.
Keep dry
After cleaning or disinfecting, wipe away moisture and allow the tool to dry fully in a ventilated place before storage.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Product specifications
Product | AUGER Leaf Nail Clipper
Brand | AUGER
Manufacturer | KAI
Official product name | AUGER ツメキリ Leaf
Product number | 000HC2311
Dimensions | Approx. 60 × 13 mm
Folded thickness | Approx. 3.9 mm
Product weight | Approx. 17 g
Body / blade material | Stainless cutlery steel
Built-in file material | Stainless steel
Structure | Folding lever / built-in nail file
Manufacturing process | MIM | Metal Injection Molding
Country of manufacture | Japan
PACKAGE
Package contents
AUGER Leaf Nail Clipper × 1
