For those who have always wanted to try their hand working in traditional Japanese measurements, this sashigane includes shaku-based measurements as well as the calculated marking which make the sashigane much more than a simple square. This sashigane has a ...

This spear point marking knife by Tasai-san is hand laminated and finished off with a traditional black finish. We currently have one 24mm size and one 30mm. These knives take their name from the opposing bevels that form the two ...

These beautiful planes are forged by master smith Komori san, and we are thrilled to add new planes by one of our favourite smiths to our range. These planes are forged with a blue paper steel (aogami) #1 edge, which ...

This 48mm plane by third-generation smith Hideki Komori san is hand-forged with a blue paper steel (aogami) cutting egde, fitted to a generously sized Japanese white oak body (dai) and crafted with aesthetics that are beyond compare. The first thing ...

Made of high-quality stainless steel, with a smooth surface and a comfortable grip, the Penguin Ruler from Shinwa is ideal for all your general measuring and marking needs. This lightweight ruler is also easy to carry. As although 1m in ...

In 2019 we had the pleasure of hosting 25 students in Melbourne and Brisbane to make kanna under the tutelage of Kyoto carpenter Takami Kawai-sensei. In these classes, we supplied 70mm Yamamoto blades got to see all of them set ...

Lifting the lid on an anaya nomi (or chu-tsuki as they are also known) recalibrates the perception of edged tools. Rarely are they this beautiful, and almost never this big. Used for chopping out and refining large carpentry joints, the ...

This 18mm wide gouge has a very large radius to it's curve and low bevel angle. It is the perfect choice of tool for removing waste from large areas in your print blocks. ・ Handle: Sakura・ Overall length: 140mm・ Cutting ...

Shinwa's chalk lines are a great design innovation on this fundamental tool. The body is clear resin, and so the remaining chalk level is easy to see, and chalk lumps can be found and broken up. Chalk is stored in ...

For those who have wanted to try woodblock printing for themselves, this comprehensive kit provides the perfect starting point. It includes a set of premium tools as well as all materials necessary to produce small, simple prints. Simple instructions on ...

For use with ink lines, this 200ml bottle carries enough blue ink to keep your line running a very long time indeed. The small right-angled cap makes for easy spill-free refills with a minimum of mess and fuss. Picasso had ...

The Carvy knife series is designed for use in Japanese schools as a simple introduction into the world of woodblock and lino carving. We think it translates perfectly for those getting started with carving. Their laminated high carbon steel edges ...

Shinwa's extra-fine chalk powder has been refined to leave vivid lines when marking out. The container's spout has been designed to make the chalk easier to pour into your chalk line's receptacle. We carry a range of colours that allow ...

Shinwa's extra-fine chalk powder has been refined to leave vivid lines when marking out. The container's spout has been designed to make the chalk easier to pour into your chalk line's receptacle. We carry a range of colours that allow ...

Discover the exceptional artistry and rich traditions being kept alive by Japanese artisans in the twenty-first century. In an era where global interest in handmade, small-batch products is heightening as a response to mass production; Handmade in Japan takes a ...

Our premium mortice bits are made in Japan by Nakahashi. Nakahashi represent excellence in mortice bit and other specialty tooling manufacturing since their founding in 1955. For those who have invested in a hollow chisel morticer, equipping these specialist machines ...

For use with ink lines, this 200ml bottle carries enough red ink to keep your line running a very long time indeed. The small right-angled cap makes for easy spill-free refills with a minimum of mess and fuss. Size: 150mm ...

Suehiro's silicon carbide powder (carborundum) is available in wide range of grits to help you work efficiently to a high polish. It will also break down further as you work it, and we recommend using each grit as thoroughly as ...

Our spoon gouges are forged by Michihamono with the highest quality laminated blue paper steel edges. These tools are used in similar applications to European hook knives - that is, for excavating bowls and hollows. They can used out the ...

Made in Japan, the aluminium sliding bevel is a precision instrument to measure angles with accuracy and ease. It has two long arms to help position the bevel accurately at the desired angle. A cross brace joins the two arms ...