The Köhle Slide Clasp: the magnetic bracelet clasp that stays closed

Having a great idea is no guarantee of a great end product. There are so many brilliant ideas that never become reality for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the timing is wrong, sometimes it is crushed by colleagues, sometimes it is a budget issue. Let's face it: having a great idea is just the beginning. A company such as Köhle has been around for many years, and it will certainly have had its fair share of great ideas. But the Slide Clasp is one such idea that has been turned into a winning one. The product has so many benefits that I got excited just observing how ridiculously simple yet ingenious it was.

This clasp can be opened or closed with one hand. With one hand.

I don't know about you, but when I am running around in the morning, getting dressed and ready to go out, I often end up tossing my bracelet back just because it is such a hassle to get it closed. Sometimes it is easy enough; many times I can't seem to get it done and I don't bother, as I have more on my mind than struggling with a clasp in the morning.

Surely I am not alone. So when I saw the elegant movement, just simply sliding it open and with one move closing it again, I thought to myself: why isn't this on many more bracelets?

The Slide Clasp

Is ideal for those who struggle to get their bracelets on. For people with disabilities, or people who have pain in their hands, fingers or wrists. For people with limited movement, people who value comfort, and people who embrace a logical, no-nonsense solution without giving up on beauty and elegance.

The Slide Clasp and the 2 kg test

Germans are known for their Grundlichkeit, their thoroughness. Köhle is no different. In order to test the strength and security of the Slide Clasp, they tested it with a 2 kg pulling weight. And it remained closed. They even did a test with 5 kg on their tongue clasps, and that one remained closed too. The clasp opens from top to bottom in one single movement. Easiest thing in the world.

How to buy a Köhle clasp?

• For private customers: go to your local jeweler and ask if they can source the Köhle Slide Clasp. Köhle works exclusively with brands and wholesalers, so buying directly is not an option.
• For B2B customers: contact Köhle directly. You will find that not only the product is great, but so is their customer care.