About Us

Our Story

Born in 1895 in the famous City of Blades, Solingen, Germany, MR.GREEN began as a humble workshop dedicated to the finest metalcraft. Solingen’s name has long been synonymous with exceptional cutting tools – “for many centuries” it was “the embodiment of high quality knives, cutlery and more”. Even today, Solingen remains “home for high-end manicure sets, knives, scissors, [and] other cutlery,” with a reputation for state-of-the-art quality. In this valley of steel, our artisans forged each personal care tool – from precision nail clippers to elegant manicure sets and hair brushes – to exacting standards. This legacy of meticulous craftsmanship and German precision has been passed down through generations of our workshop, establishing a tradition where “Rigorous Makes Perfect.”

Generations of Craftsmanship

Over the decades, MR.GREEN’s workshop evolved from simple hand-forged tools to a full personal-care atelier. Each generation refined techniques honed from years of experience: blades hand-honed on waterwheels, handles shaped with timeless skill, and tips polished for comfort. By mid-20th century, our portfolio included complete manicure and pedicure kits, tweezers, files and combs – all serving discerning customers who expected heirloom durability and elegance. We engineered every instrument – from slant-edge nail clippers to multi-piece manicure sets – with a single goal: impeccable performance. In our family workshop, the craft was taught as a point of pride, every worker and descendant dedicating themselves to perfecting form and function. Over time MR.GREEN earned a quiet renown for tools that never sacrificed on quality: each piece underwent multiple stages of heat-treatment, grinding, and quality checks before reaching the market.

Innovation and Design Excellence

Red Dot Design Award Winner 2022 logo. In recent years, MR.GREEN has married its storied tradition with cutting-edge innovation. Our designers embraced new materials (medical-grade stainless steel, eco-friendly alloys and coatings) and methods (precision powder metallurgy, ergonomic modeling) to push the craft forward. The results speak for themselves: our Cobra curved nail clipper won an iF Design Award in 2022 for blending form with function. Likewise, an award-winning MR.GREEN ingrown nail tool set earned the China Contemporary Good Design Award 2021 for its user-friendly, aesthetic design. International juries have praised our products too – Red Dot judges lauded the “elegant yet robust design” of our Swan-Goose nail clippers, noting how each curve and joint was optimized for both beauty and ergonomics. Through deliberate research and development, we have introduced sustainable processes (such as energy-efficient manufacturing and recyclable packaging) and strict hygiene features (antibacterial finishes, easy-sterilize surfaces) to meet today’s standards. MR.GREEN remains relentlessly forward-looking: we invest in prototype testing, collaborate with top design studios, and continuously refine our classics.

Worldwide Acclaim

From our roots in Solingen, MR.GREEN has grown into a global brand. Today our premium grooming tools are sold and celebrated in dozens of countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Major retailers and online marketplaces carry our lines, reflecting a modern presence on every continent. Customers and critics alike recognize MR.GREEN’s commitment to quality. Each new generation of our products carries the same hallmark of excellence that won local acclaim over a century ago. In this age of mass production, MR.GREEN still stands out: we are proud that even as a Chinese-German company our Made in Solingen heritage and high-grade materials set us apart in every market. The world’s leading design awards – Red Dot, iF, Contemporary Good Design – have repeatedly honored us, highlighting how our legacy of craftsmanship translates into contemporary innovation.

A Sustainable Future

Rooted in tradition but always evolving, MR.GREEN looks to the future with confidence. Our commitment to quality, hygiene, sustainability and elegant design is stronger than ever. We rigorously test every tool for durability and hygiene (each nail clipper is rust-proof and resharpenable, each kit includes a washable case). Environmentally, we strive to minimize waste and use recycled materials wherever possible, honoring nature as much as our heritage. Above all, MR.GREEN remains family to a global community of customers who value refinement and reliability. Our story – from Solingen’s steel furnaces to international design podiums – is a testament to timeless values and ongoing innovation. We are MR.GREEN: keeping heritage sharp, and innovation green, for generations to come.

Sources: The Solingen steel tradition is well documented: Solingen has been renowned for “high quality knives, cutlery and more” for centuries and is still known as the home of world-class manicure sets and scissors. MR.GREEN’s design accolades can be seen in award listings: for example, the Cobra nail clipper won an iF Design Award 2022 and a Red Dot jury praised our Swan-Goose clipper’s “elegant yet robust design”. Our products (such as ingrown toenail clippers and pedicure kits) also earned the China Contemporary Good Design Award 2021, underscoring the brand’s innovation and excellence.