I am the founder of Tisoks.
My story begins in a small town located at 35° North Latitude.
When I was born, my hometown hadn’t yet been overtaken by concrete jungles. I grew up running across open fields. I climbed dirt slopes, wandered through forests, and came across withered trees, old stones, and even found naturally shed deer antlers and broken cow horns. To others, these might seem like discarded objects, but to me, they allowed me to truly feel the traces of life.
Growing up in such an environment, I gradually began to believe: nature does not create two identical things, and every unique existence has its own reason to be cherished.
It All Started with a Tool for "Seeing"
For years, I worked in the world of antiques and fine art, and often found myself at jewelry appraisal sessions.
But I noticed something curious: no matter how valuable the piece, the tools people used to examine it were always so ordinary—cheap plastic, lacking texture, devoid of beauty.
I couldn’t help but ask myself: if you wish to study the details of a thousand-year-old jade artifact, shouldn’t the tool in your hand be worthy of what you are beholding?
That thought stayed with me until one day, while wandering through a Japanese antique market, I discovered a few magnifying glasses from the Edo period.
Their craftsmanship, carried across centuries, still shone with remarkable detail and brilliance. In that moment, a feeling I could hardly describe struck me deeply.
And I knew: I want to create objects like this.
That was the spark, the original vision behind Tisoks—to craft tools that honor the treasures they reveal.
Tools Aren’t Just Cold, Lifeless Objects
I’ve always believed that tools aren’t just cold, lifeless objects; they are extensions of human wisdom.
What I want to create is not just something with practical use, but a tool that also carries the aesthetic qualities of an artwork.
It should be something you carry with you not just because it's useful, but because it is a part of you.
For materials, I chose metals like copper, titanium alloy, and aluminum alloy, which can withstand the test of time. I also use naturally shed deer antlers and weathered roots of old trees—they themselves carry a story.
In terms of craftsmanship, I insist on hand-polishing each product, making only a limited quantity, and meticulously perfecting every detail. I don't want them to become cheap, disposable products. I want to make items that can stand the test of time and carry the stories of several generations.
When you hold one of these products, I want you to feel its weight—not just physically, but also the weight of time and nature.
Helping You See the Beauty in the World
Tisoks creates optical tools. I always believe that we are really here to help people “see” the world.
Whether it's jewelry, ceramics, or ancient manuscripts, the parts that truly move people are always hidden in the details.
Magnifiers and flashlights are more like keys that help you see the beauty others often overlook.
We don’t overlook the practical value while pursuing visual beauty; our goal is to achieve both functionality and artistic value in our tools.
Our Approach to Sustainability
I don’t want to preach, nor do I like using terms like "environmental responsibility." But I do despise plastic, and I hate cheap tools that are thrown away after a few uses.
Mass-produced products frustrate me, and shoddy craftsmanship makes me angry.
I’d rather you buy something once and use it for a lifetime than have to buy it again every three months.
This isn't just about sustainability—it's about respect for the object. Respect for the people who use it, for the people who create it, and for nature and the countless lives it sustains.
Tisoks is More Than a Brand
Tisoks is not just a logo; it’s more like a way for me to communicate with the world.
I hope it attracts people who truly understand life, time, and objects, and who want to engage in conversation with us.
I also welcome designers from all over the world to join us, to infuse their feelings, emotions, and inspiration into our creations, so that these small tools can carry the stories of more people.
Finally, I want to say that if you are willing to take the time to understand the material and details of each object, if you are willing to wait for a good piece to be carefully hand-crafted, and if you believe that a tool can also be a part of your spirit—then I believe you will understand the original intention behind Tisoks.
— Founder of Tisoks