Japanese tools

Presenting the largest range of fine Japanese woodworking tools for the first time in India! High-quality tools at pocket-friendly prices.

We are the only official distributor in India for Kakuri Tools Japan. We are also proud to introduce a range of fine carving tools from Michihamono, Japan.

All tools are personally inspected by me before they are dispatched, as there are no warranties on the tools.

We are shortly going to introduce Bonsai and Leather working tools from Kakuri, kindly drop us an email if you are looking for something specific.

All prices are inclusive of GST. Shipping charges extra.

High quality Michihamono Woody 10 piece carving set available in India

Michihamono Woody 10-piece Carving Set in a Wood Box

Michihamono Woody 10-piece Carving Set – INR 7,500/-

Included in the box are 3 flat chisels (4, 6, and 10 mm); 2 skew chisels: left and right handed (7 mm); 3 U gouges (3, 6, and 10 mm); 1 V tool chisel (6 mm); and 1 bent gouge (6 mm).

This set makes a complete toolkit for both beginners and advanced carvers. Sharp and ready to use out of the box.

These are push cut chisels that are not meant to be hit with a mallet or hammer. Just the hand pressure is enough to carve.

To sharpen and maintain the tools, kindly use the whet stones we offer. A leather strop is extremely important to maintain a razor edge, and is available on order.

Michihamono Woody 10-piece Carving Set – INR 7,500/-

Leather strop (small size, suitable for carving tools) – INR 700

Leather strop (big size, suitable for woodworking tools, chisels, hand plane blades, etc.) – INR 1,000

Michihamono Tento 5 piece carving set for children and beginners available in India

Michihamono Tento 5-piece Carving Set

Michihamono Tento 5-piece Carving Set – INR 2,500/-

Included in the box are 1 flat chisel, 1 skew chisel, 2 U gouges, and 1 V tool chisel.

This set is a good starting point for beginner carvers. Don’t be fooled by the colorful handles, they are a great help in quickly identifying the shape, especially for children. Sharp and ready to use out of the box.

These are push cut chisels that are not meant to be hit with a mallet or hammer. Just the hand pressure is enough to carve.

To sharpen and maintain the tools, kindly use the whet stones we offer. A leather strop is extremely important to maintain a razor edge, and is available on order.

Leather strop (small size, suitable for carving tools) – INR 700

Leather strop (big size, suitable for woodworking tools, chisels, hand plane blades, etc.) – INR 1,000

Japanese iconic brand Michihamono now available in India. Michihamono flat chisel and skew chisels available in India

Michihamono Chisels

Item nos (right to left): 

Michihamono Flat Chisel 12 mm – INR 2,800/-

Michihamono Knife/Skew Chisel 6 mm – INR 3,000/-

These are professional level carving tools from Michihamono in cutlery steel, which is one of the finest steel coming out of Japan. 7 inch long cherry wood handles with 2 inch blade length. Razor sharp and ready to use out of the box.

These are push cut chisels that are not meant to be hit with a mallet or hammer. Just the hand pressure is enough to carve.

To sharpen and maintain the tools, kindly use the whet stones we offer. A leather strop is extremely important to maintain a razor edge, and is available on order.

Leather strop (small size, suitable for carving tools) – INR 700

Leather strop (big size, suitable for woodworking tools, chisels, hand plane blades, etc.) – INR 1,000

Japanese V Gouge chisel Michihamono brand available in India

Michihamono V Gouge 

Michihamono V Gouge 6 mm – INR 3,600/-

These are professional level carving tools from Michihamono in cutlery steel, which is one of the finest steel coming out of Japan. The V Gouge is one of the trickiest tools in the carving range. To make a good V Gouge that carves right out of the box takes years of experience. This 6 mm V Gouge from Michihamono is a beautiful tool to use.

7 inch long cherry wood handles with 2 inch blade length. Razor sharp and ready to use out of the box.

These are push cut chisels that are not meant to be hit with a mallet or hammer. Just the hand pressure is enough to carve.

To sharpen and maintain the tools, kindly use the whet stones we offer. A leather strop is extremely important to maintain a razor edge, and is available on order.

Leather strop (small size, suitable for carving tools) – INR 700

Leather strop (big size, suitable for woodworking tools, chisels, hand plane blades, etc.) – INR 1,000

Japanese tools in India Michihamono brand U Gouge chisels

Michihamono U Gouges  

Items (left to right): 

Michihamono U gouge 3 mm – INR 3,200/-

Michihamono U gouge 18 mm – INR 3,600/-

Michihamono Shallow Gouge 18 mm – INR 3,600/-

These are professional level carving tools from Michihamono in cutlery steel, which is one of the finest steel coming out of Japan. The 3 sizes of U gouges cover almost any type of carving requirements.

7 inch long cherry wood handles with 2 inch blade length. Razor sharp and ready to use out of the box.

These are push cut chisels that are not meant to be hit with a mallet or hammer. Just the hand pressure is enough to carve.

To sharpen and maintain the tools, kindly use the whet stones we offer. A leather strop is extremely important to maintain a razor edge, and is available on order.

Leather strop (small size, suitable for carving tools) – INR 700

Leather strop (big size, suitable for woodworking tools, chisels, hand plane blades, etc.) – INR 1,000

Japanese tools available in India iconic Michihamono brand short bent gouge 18 mm chisel

Michihamono Bent Gouge

Michihamono Short Bent Gouge 18 mm – INR 3,800/-

These are professional level carving tools from Michihamono in cutlery steel, which is one of the finest steel coming out of Japan.

The bent gouge is a versatile carving tool that is used for regular carving as well as for carving spoons. Its profile helps it reach into places where other gouges can’t.

7 inch long cherry wood handles with 2 inch blade length. Razor sharp and ready to use out of the box.

These are push cut chisels that are not meant to be hit with a mallet or hammer. Just the hand pressure is enough to carve.

To sharpen and maintain the tools, kindly use the whet stones we offer. A leather strop is extremely important to maintain a razor edge, and is available on order.

Leather strop (small size, suitable for carving tools) – INR 700

Leather strop (big size, suitable for woodworking tools, chisels, hand plane blades, etc.) – INR 1,000

Japanese handplanes Kakuri brand available in India

Japanese handplanes 

Item nos (right to left): 

41430 – Mini Plane Oak body 42×150 mm – INR 2,500/-

41431 – 42×180 mm Mini Plane Oak body  – INR 2,800/-

Set-up and tuning services for 150mm and 180mm – INR 500/-

12521 – 50 mm Smooth Plane (Oak body)  – INR 5,500/-
Set-up and tuning services – INR 1,500/-

Japanese chamfer plane Kakuri brand available in India

Japanese Chamfer Plane  

12619 – Chamfer Plane for 30, 45 & 60 degree chamfers – INR 5,500/-
Ready to use out of the box; just requires blade sharpening

Japanese rabbet plane Kakuri brand available in India

Japanese rabbet plane 

41438 – 15 mm Rabbet Plane – INR 3,300/-

High-quality laminated steel blade.

Set-up and tuning services – INR 500/-

Japanese double corner rabbet plane Kakuri brand available in India

Japanese double corner rabbet plane 

41669 – Double Corner Rabbet Plane – INR 4000/-

  • High-quality carbon steel blade.
  • Adjustable fence lets you cut rabbets from 3mm up to 15mm on both sides.
  • Sharp and ready to use out of the box.

Available in limited quantity.

Compass plane ebony Japanese woodoworking tools in India

Compass plane 

Item no: 

41555 – Ebony Mini Plane No.6 Compass 18 mm – INR 4,800/-

A premium offering from Kakuri, this special plane has a curved sole that helps you to clean inside surfaces of curved piece of wood. Made of high-grade ebony wood.

Japanese chisel sets India

Japanese chisels

Item nos (left to right): 

41922 – 3-piece set; white oak handle – INR 7000/-

41921 – 42 mm single chisel – INR 4,000/-

Chisel set-up: Other than sharpening the blade on high grit stone, there is additional set-up required on the handle. If you want this taken care of, there is an additional charge of INR 1,000/- for a set of 3 chisels.

We get very limited stock of chisels as these come in small batches, so kindly pre-book your order!

Japanese chisel sets available in India

Japanese chisels

Item nos (left to right): 

41912 – white oak chisel – 6 mm – INR 2,500/-

41911 – white oak chisel – 3 mm – INR 2,500/-(out of stock)

These white oak chisels are an addition to the 3-piece white oak set listed above. They can be bought individually or as a set of 5.

Chisel set-up: Other than sharpening the blade on high grit stone, there is additional set-up required on the handle. If you want this taken care of, there is an additional charge of INR 400/- per chisel.

We get very limited stock of chisels as these come in small batches, so kindly book your order soon!

High end Japanese yellow paper steel chisels in India

High-end Japanese chisels yellow steel #2

Item nos (left to right): 

111405502 – Yasuki yellow steel – 6 mm – INR 3,200/-

111405503 – Yasuki yellow steel – 9 mm – INR 3,600/-

111405504 – Yasuki yellow steel – 12 mm – INR 4000/-

111405506 – Yasuki yellow steel – 18 mm – INR 4,600/-

111405508 – Yasuki yellow steel – 24 mm – INR 4,800/-

111405510 – Yasuki yellow steel – 30 mm – INR 5,400/-

You can buy all the 6 chisels as a set for INR 22,500/-

Chisel set-up: Other than sharpening the blade on high grit stone, there is additional set-up required on the handle. If you want this taken care of, there is an additional charge of INR 2,000/- for a set of 6 chisels, INR 400/- for a single chisel.

The high-end chisels from Kakuri represent the finest in Japanese steel technology. Yasuki yellow steel #2 and Shirogami white steel #2 are considered the finest in quality and edge retention. The steel is made by Hitachi Corp and is used by some of the finest plane blade and chisel makers in Japan. These chisels are hand-forged, giving them great strength, quality, and blade finish.

We get very limited stock of chisels as these come in small batches, so kindly book your order soon!

High end Japanese white paper steel chisels individual and sets

High-end Japanese chisels white steel #2

Item nos (left to right): 

Shirogami white steel – 6 mm – 9 mm – 12 mm- 18 mm – 24 mm -30mm

The set of 6 chisels is for INR 33,000/-

Chisel set-up: Other than sharpening the blade on high grit stone, there is additional set-up required on the handle. If you want this taken care of, there is an additional charge of INR 2,000/- for a set of 6 chisels,

The high-end chisels from Kakuri represent the finest in Japanese steel technology. Yasuki yellow steel #2 and Shirogami white steel #2 are considered the finest in quality and edge retention. The steel is made by Hitachi Corp and is used by some of the finest plane blade and chisel makers in Japan. These chisels are hand-forged, giving them great strength, quality, and blade finish.

We get very limited stock of chisels as these come in small batches.

Bronze bar clamps for woodworking, book binding

Bar clamps 

Item nos: 

47742 – 180 mm Bar Clamp (Brass), 2-piece – INR 2000/-( out of stock)

47743 – 240 mm Bar Clamp (Brass), 2-piece – INR 2,400/-

47744 – 300 mm Bar Clamp (Brass), 2-piece – INR 2,600/-

Heavy-duty steel bar clamps for woodworking

Bar clamps 

Item no: 

47748 – 600 mm Bar Clamp (Steel), 2-piece – INR 8,400/-

The steel bar clamps offer heavy-duty clamping in a light-weight body (850 gms per clamp). Very simple to use and easy to store.

We are currently taking pre-orders for these clamps. In case you have a bulk order of more than 10 clamps, bulk pricing can be discussed.

Kakuri honing guide India

Honing guide 

Item no: 

4308 – KBS50 Honing Guide – it’s system to hold tools at a set angle for sharpen plane blades and chisels, has a heavy cast iron body, wood handle, very easy to set up. – INR 6,000/-

Kakuri in India marking gauge

Marking gauge 

Item no: 

41451 – 1 Blade Parallel Marking Gauge, 120 mm – INR 2000/-

Japanese carving knives Kiridashi available in India

Carving knives (Kiridashi)

Item nos (left to right):

Right handed only.

13381 – KAKURI Carving Knife Bend type 12mm – INR 2,800
High-carbon steel; sharp out of the box

13382 – KAKURI Carving Knife Bend type 15mm – INR 3,000
High-carbon steel; sharp out of the box

13760 – 18 mm Carving Knife, straight blade – INR 3000/-
High-carbon steel; sharp out of the box. Right and left hand version available

41462 – 21 mm Carving Knife, straight blade (Wood handle with cap) – INR (OUT OF STOCK)
High-carbon steel; sharp out of the box.

Japanese wood carving set in India

Carving tool 

Item nos: 

13061 – 5-piece Wood Carving Set – INR 3,200/-

  • Top grade Japanese steel, stays sharp for a very long time. Includes a small sharpening stone in the box.
  • Set includes: 2 U shape gouges, 1 skew chisel, 1 flat chisel, 1 V-tool. Sharp out of the box, ready for use.
  • To be used without hammer or mallet.
Japanese wood carving tools India

Carving tool 

Item nos: 

4999 – Gikoh 5-piece heavy duty Wood Carving Chisel Set – INR 35,000/-( available only on pre order)

  • Set includes: Flat 12 mm, Triangle 12 mm, Rounded 15 mm, Bent-Rounded 12 mm, Bent-Flat 12 mm
  • Material: Blade: Two-layer steel (Hitachi White Steel , mild iron)
    Handle: Red oak
  • Overall Length (mm):135~170
    Blade Width(mm):9~12
    Weight (g):668
Japanese sharpening stones / whet stones India

Whet stones/Sharpening stone  

48089 – 220 and 1,000 Grit are two individual stones in a plastic case (Green and Red stone) – INR 5000/-

48090 – 1,000 and 3,000 are two individual stones in a plastic case. (Yellow and red stones) – INR 6000/-

These are water stones and need 10 minutes of soaking in water. Do not leave the stones in water for extended period of time. There is a plastic case that can be used as a sharpening stand. Never use oil on these stones.

Japanese professional grade sharpening stones / whet stones India

Whet stones/Sharpening stone  

48087 – Professional grade the best offered by Kakuri – 5000 grit- INR 10,500/-

These are water stones and need only a little water and they are ready for use. Don’t leave the stone in water. There is a plastic case that can be used as a sharpening stand.

Japanese professional grade sharpening stones / whet stones for woodworking India

Whet stones/Sharpening stone  

48081 – Professional Grade the best offered by Kakuri – 400 grit INR 6,800/-

This is a excellent rough stone to repair or start first round of sharpening on new blades. Stone come in a plastic case that can be used as a sharpening stand. To be soaked in water for 10 minutes.

Tsuboman Atoma Diamond Sharpening Stones available in India

Tsuboman Atoma Diamond Sharpening Stones  ( available only on pre order)

Diamond stone with aluminum base – 400 grit – INR 12,000/-

Diamond stone with aluminum base – 600 grit – INR 12,000/-

Diamond stone with aluminum base – 1200 grit – INR 12,000/-

Diamond stone replacement sheet – 400 grit – INR 11,000/-

Diamond stone replacement sheet – 600 grit – INR 11,000/-

Diamond stone replacement sheet – 1200 grit – INR 11,000/-

The Atoma diamond sharpening stones are considered the best in the world. The stone comes fitted on an 8 mm thick aluminium base. Once the stone gets worn out which is usually 6-8 years of constant use, a new replacement sheet can be stuck on the base.

We are going to be offering replacement sheets also, which can be stuck on any ultra flat surface like float glass or granite.

Available on pre-order.

Japanese hammers for woodworking buy in India

Hammers  

Item nos (left to right): 

47715 – Octagonal Head Hammer 300 gm (Silver) – INR 4000/- (out of stock)

47718 – Square Head 300 gm (Bronze) – INR 4,000/-

47709 – Square Head Hammer 300 gm (Silver) – INR 3,700/-( sold out)

Japanese hammers are not just beautiful tools, they offer a very balanced feel, which makes them fun to use. They are sure to become your favorite hammer!

Unlike western hammers, even a light-weight 300 gram hammer delivers considerable energy on impact, while still keeping fatigue at bay.

Japanese Sakkiri hammer in India

Sakkiri Hammer  

47777 – Sakkiri Hammer 21 mm – INR 4,000/-

Japanese hammers are not just beautiful tools, they offer a very balanced feel, which makes them fun to use. They are sure to become your favorite hammer!

The Sakkiri hammer is especially useful for adjusting and setting up Japanese hand planes. It’s also excellent for all-round light hammering jobs.

Wooden Mallet 

14923 – Wooden Mallet – INR 2,500/-

Wooden mallet made in Japanese white oak. It’s a beautifully balanced striking tool for light to medium duty hammering work. It can also be used to adjust Japanese hand planes.

Limited stock available; will not be available again.

Ryoba saw India

Hand saw 

Ryoba is one of the first hand saws recommended to get into the Japanese hand tools. Extremely versatile saw. A must for DIYers or professionals.

Item no: 

41783 – Ryoba, 210 mm/8.2 inches blade length; Overall length 528mm (Cork handle) – INR 3,200/-

41785 – Ryoba, 240 mm/9.5 inches blade length; Overall length 555mm (Cork handle) – INR 3,600/-

41787 – Ryoba, 270 mm/10.6 inches; Overall length 663mm (Cork handle) – INR 4,000/- (This is the longest saw offered by any Japanese brand.)

  • Cross cut teeth on one side and rip cut on the other. Replaceable blade. Replacement blades of 210mm, 240mm and 270mm are available.
  • Extremely fast cutting; stiff blade that prevents bending, especially on rip cuts.
  • Once worn out or damaged, the blade can be changed, retaining the handle. Extra blades available.
  • Impulse hardened blade edge provides excellent sharpness and durability.
  • One of the most comfortable cork wrapped handles of any Japanese saw on the market.
Ryoba spare blades India

Spare blades 

Item no: 

41784 – Spare blades for Ryoba 210 mm – 1,700/-

41786 – Spare blades for Ryoba 240 mm – 2,100/-

41788 – Spare blades for Ryoba 270 mm – 2,500/-

(Size upgrade for the 210 mm saw that we sell. Can be used on the same handle as the 210 mm saw.)

Japanese Dozuki saw India

Dozuki hand saw 

Item no: 

40394 – Kakuri Dozuki saw, 150 mm blade length, 387mm overall length; 0.3mm kerf, 25.4 teeth per inch – INR 3200/-

  • Extremely fine, precision cutting for flawless joinery work. A important saw in hand tool work.
  • Heavy spine offers great balance.
Japanese Azebiki hand saw India  

Azebiki hand saw 

Item no: 

41998 – Kakuri Azebiki saw, 90 mm blade length – INR 4,200/-

The Azebiki is a specialty saw that can start a cut in the middle of a piece of wood without needing to drill any holes to start the cut. It also can be used to cut dados using a guide block. The blade has two edges – one for cutting along the grain and the other for cutting across the grain.

Precision-cut woodworking saw kit 

Item no: 

4758 – Precision-cut woodworking saw kit with 4 blades and a cherry wood handle – INR 19,000/-

This is a series of replaceable blade saws for woodworking, which are used by musical instrument makers, joiners, furniture makers, and carpenters all over the world, utilizing Japan’s unique traditional techniques. This set of blades is recommended for fine woodworking. The set includes 1 hardwood blade, 1 fine precision cut blade, 1 keyhole blade, and 1 flush cut blade.

Available on pre-order only.

Japanese mini folding saw India

Mini folding flush cut saw 

Item no: 

11009 – Kakuri mini-folding saw, 100 mm blade length – INR 2000/-

  • Extremely fine teeth, which results in scratchless cutting right at the surface level.
  • Great for trimming dowels and wedges.
  • Folds for easy storage in your tool kit.
Japanese plywood saw India

Super Gikoh replaceable blade kataba saw 

Item no: 

41140 – Super Gikoh replaceable blade kataba plywood saw, 210 mm blade length – INR 2,500/-

41139 – Replacement blade for Super Gikoh 210 for wood – INR 1,250/-

  • A compact design, easy to store, with all the speed and precision of the traditional Japanese saw.
  • Replaceable blade saw that can be replaced with an easy flip-up unlocking action. Fine wood cutting blade is also available (to be purchased separately).
  • The plywood saw blade is ideal for cutting plywood and laminated wood. It is also suitable for cutting hard woods.
  • Fine wood cutting blade is excellent for precision joinery and ultra-clean cuts in splintery woods.
  • Protection case is included for easy storage in your tool kit.
High quality Japanese saw for woodworking available in India

Super Gikoh Ryoba One Touch Blade Replacement Saw 

Ryoba is one of the first hand saws recommended to get into the Japanese hand tools. Extremely versatile saw. A must for DIYers or professionals.

Item no: 

41150 – Super Gikoh Ryoba One Touch replaceable blade saw, 240 mm blade length – INR 4,000/-

41151 – Replacement blade 240 mm – INR 2,200/-

  • Cross cut teeth on one side and rip cut on the other. Replaceable blade. Replacement blade of 240mm is available.
  • Extremely fast cutting; stiff blade that prevents bending, especially on rip cuts.
  • Once worn out or damaged, the blade can be changed, retaining the handle. Extra blades available.
  • Impulse hardened blade edge provides excellent sharpness and durability. TPI 12 on rip cut and 18 on cross cut.
  • Comfortable rattan-wrapped walnut handle.

Gikoh hatchet and saw set with sheath 

Item no: 

48020 – Gikoh hatchet and saw set with sheath – INR 6,000/-

  • A traditional Japanese style hatchet and saw set. This multi-purpose tool is called a NATA and has a variety of applications such as chopping wood, hacking branches, cutting fallen trees, shaving and splitting wood and bamboo, and self defense. It is an ideal tool for camping, bushcrafting, hiking, gardening, and outdoor activities.
  • The blade is produced by traditional flint forging by Japanese blacksmiths, which provides excellent sharpness and durability.
  • Comes with a hard plastic sheath that can be carried on the waist and is convenient to store when not in use.
Japanese coping saw available in India

Kakuri coping saw deluxe 

Item no: 

7260 – Kakuri coping saw deluxe with 5 replacement multi-material blades, INR 2,500 ( Out of stock expected by (June 25)

  • High-quality stainless steel frame
  • Blade types – General woodworking, Wooden board, Plastic, Light metals,
  • Blade length – 5.1 inches, Frame depth – 6.3 inches, Overall size – 6.9×1.1×11.8 inches