Supreme x Toyo Steel T-190 Mini Toolbox
The original behind the Supreme x Toyo Steel T-190 Mini Toolbox is the Toyo Steel T-190 Mini Toolbox — $34 retail vs Supreme's $38.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Toyo Steel T-190 is a palm-sized trunk-style steel toolbox pressed from a single seamless sheet of steel (the same weld-free construction used on the larger T-320 and Y-350 models) with a hinged lid, metal latch, and folding handle. The deep-drawn single-sheet process eliminates welded seams that would rust or split under load. Toyo Steel Kogyo was founded in Osaka in 1969 and still manufactures every toolbox in Japan. The T-190 is the smallest trunk model, sized for jewelry, small parts, craft supplies, or stationery. The SS25 Supreme version retailed at $38 in four colorways.
About Toyo Steel
Toyo Steel is a Japanese metal toolbox manufacturer founded in 1969 and based in Osaka, Japan. The company presses its toolboxes from single sheets of steel, eliminating seams along the body, and finishes them with powder coat in a rotating palette of colors. Its T-190 trunk-shape, Y-350 cantilever, and ST-350 stackable models are designed to nest and lock together. The boxes are sold through hardware dealers in Japan and stationery and design shops abroad, where they are commonly used for art supplies and desk storage. Supreme collaborated with Toyo Steel on co-branded trunk-shape toolboxes.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $38 |
|---|---|
| Toyo Steel retail | $34 |
| Hype tax | +12% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Toyo Steel T-190 Mini Toolbox just the regular T-190 Mini Toolbox?
The Supreme x Toyo Steel T-190 Mini Toolbox, released in Spring/Summer 2025, is based on the Toyo Steel T-190 Mini Toolbox. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Toyo Steel T-190 Mini Toolbox is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Toyo Steel T-190 Mini Toolbox than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $38 for the Supreme x Toyo Steel T-190 Mini Toolbox; the Toyo Steel T-190 Mini Toolbox retails for $34. That's a 12% markup — buying the original saves you $4, or 11% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Toyo Steel T-190 Mini Toolbox?
You can buy the Toyo Steel T-190 Mini Toolbox from Amazon or direct from Toyo Steel. Retail price is $34. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
