The Essential Japanese Hand Tool Kit

In order to help you get started, I have listed below all the tools I discussed in the video. All tools are linked to the exact tools I recommended. If you need further help with buying more tools and where to purchase them, you can find my buyer’s guide here.

Double Sided Hand saw (Ryoba-Noko)

  • Chisels (Nomi)

  • Hammer (Gennou)

  • Hand Plane (Kanna)

  • Square

  • Marking Gauge (Kebiki)

If you’re on a tighter budget, here are some more affordable options for chisels and planes:

Hand Plane (Kanna)

Chisels (Nomi)

If you need guidance setting up and using your new Japanese toolkit after purchasing, you can find my Beginner’s course for Japanese Hand Tools at the button below.

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