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Kakuri Japanese Hand Tools

Kakuri brings Japanese craftsmanship to your workshop. Their wooden hand planes, pull saws and marking tools are handcrafted using traditional techniques, offering unparalleled sharpness and control. Experience the finesse of Japanese tools with Kakuri at Toolcraft.

What types of tools does Kakuri offer?

Kakuri, founded in 1946 in Niigata (Sanjo), Japan, specializes in traditional Japanese hand tools designed for workshops—such as Ryoba, Dozuki, keyhole, pruning, and folding saws; hand planes; chisels; carving knives; and hammers. Every tool is manufactured in Japan from high-carbon steel with precision impulse hardening techniques.

What sets Kakuri saws apart in woodworking performance and style?

Kakuri saws cut using the pull stroke, enabling a thinner kerf, reduced fatigue, and greater control compared to Western push-style saws. Their blades are light yet sharp, offering smooth, precise cutting—ideal for everything from framing to fine joinery. Their red oak or cork handles provide comfort and stability for long use.

What care and maintenance practices extend the life of Kakuri tools?

Kakuri recommends regular blade cleaning—especially for resin buildup—after use, and choosing the appropriate saw type by material (e.g. coarse saws for pruning vs fine teeth for joinery). Most blade types last around 6 months to a year with regular use, depending on maintenance and usage frequency.

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Kakuri | Kataba Saw, with Rattan Wrapped Handle, 270mm Blade - BPM Toolcraft
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Kakuri | Kataba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle 270mm Blade

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270mm Kataba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle The Kataba is a single sided pull style saw without a spine It's blade (approx. 0,5mm) is slightly th...

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Kakuri | Ryoba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle 240mm

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240mm Ryoba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle 'Ryoba' is the Japanese word for double edge The double sided Gikoh Ryoba pull Saw made by Kakuri live...

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Kakuri | Ryoba Saw Rattan Wrapped Handle 270mm

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270mm Ryoba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle The Kakuri Gikoh Ryoba is a truly superb Japanese Saw "Ryoba" is the Japanese word for double edge The...

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Kakuri | Ryoba Saw 210mm

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210mm Ryoba Saw "Ryoba" is the Japanese word for "Double Edged" The double sided Gikoh Ryoba Pull Saw made by Kakuri lives up to its name It has ...

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Kakuri | Wooden Drum Style Mallet 90mm

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90mm Premium Oak Drum Style Mallet  It can be used to tap materials without damaging them Also for tapping chisels and adjusting the blade of a...

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Kakuri | Wooden Drum Style Mallet 55mm

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55mm Premium Oak Drum Style Mallet  It can be used to tap materials without damaging them Also for tapping chisels and adjusting the blade of a ...

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Kakuri | Hammer, Bronze Ryuzo Plane Adjustment, 115g - BPM Toolcraft
Kakuri | Hammer, Bronze Ryuzo Plane Adjustment, 115g - BPM Toolcraft
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Kakuri | Hammer Bronze Ryuzo Plane Adjustment 115g

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115g Ryuzo Plane Adjustment Bronze Hammer The Kakuri Plane Adjusting Hammer is superbly weighted and sits extremely comfortably in your hand The ...

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Kakuri | Hammer Ryoguchi 185g

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185g Ryoguchi Hammer The Kakuri Hakkaku K-1 Mini Hammer is an ideal workshop companion With it's 12mm diameter head forged from Damascus type ste...

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Kakuri | Plane Sole Flattening 42mm

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Dai Naoshi Plane (Sole Flattening Plane) 42mm This plane is used to adjust the bottom surface of the plane base Specifications Overall Leng...

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Kakuri | Plane Mini 24mm Flat Sole

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Mini Hand Plane -Flat Sole 24mm Small planer for wood craft Ideal for precision woodworking, making musical instruments, DIY, and hobbies The ...

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Kakuri | Plane Mini 24mm Curved Sole

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Mini Hand Plane - Curved Sole 24mm Japanese Mini Hand Plane: Small planer for the wood craft Ideal for precision woodworking, making musical i...

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Kakuri | Plane Compass 42mm

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Oak Wooden Compass Plane 42mm The arc-shaped body of this plane is used to cut concave surfaces of wood Material Blade: Double-layer steel (c...

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Kakuri Folding Carving Knife Wr-2 Double-Edged Type with ergonomic dark wooden handle and metal blade folded in on a white background
Kakuri Folding Carving Knife Wr-2 Double-Edged Type with ergonomic dark wooden handle and metal blade folded out on a white background
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Kakuri | Carving Knife Folding WR-2 Double-Edged Type

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Folding WR-2 Double-Edged Type Carving Knife It can be used for various purposes such as wood carving, crafts, outdoor activities, and gardening ...

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Kakuri | Carving Knife Folding WK-1

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Folding Knife -Single Edged -Shirogami (White Paper Steel No.2) WK-1 It can be used for various purposes such as wood carving, crafts, outdoor ...

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Kakuri | Drill Bit Tapered 3,5mm for 35mm Extra Small Wooden Nails

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3,5mm Tapered Drill Bit for 35mm Extra Small Wooden Nails, 1/4" Hex Shank, Titanium Coated DRILL BIT FOR WOODEN NAILS: 3,5mm Tapered bit for 35m...

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Kakuri | Wooden Nails 35mm X 300Pc

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Wooden Nails Beech 35mm Wooden Nails Qty: 300 Why Wooden Nails? Japanese people have long used wooden nails for furniture, paulownia boxes, and ...

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Kakuri | Drill Bit Tapered 4,7mm for 45mm Small Wooden Nails

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Tapered Drill Bit for 45mm Small Wooden Nails, 1/4" Hex Shank, Titanium Coated DRILL BIT FOR WOODEN NAILS: Tapered bit for 4,5mm size KAKURI wood...

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Kakuri | Wooden Nails 45mm X 300Pc

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Wooden Nails W. Birch 45mm Wooden Nails Qty: 300 Why Wooden Nails? Japanese people have long used wooden nails for furniture, paulownia boxes, a...

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Kakuri | Drill Bit Tapered 5.0mm for 60mm Middle Wooden Nails

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5,0mm Tapered Drill Bit for 60mm Middle Wooden Nails, 1/4" Hex Shank, Titanium Coated DRILL BIT FOR WOODEN NAILS: 5,0mm Tapered bit for 60mm Midd...

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Kakuri | Wooden Nails 60mm X 180Pc

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Wooden Nails Middle Beech 60mm Wooden Nails Qty: 180 Why Wooden Nails? Japanese people have long used wooden nails for furniture, paulownia boxe...

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Kakuri | Coping Saw, c/w Piranha Standard & Titanium Blade - BPM Toolcraft
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Kakuri | Coping Saw c/w Piranha Standard & Titanium Blade

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  Coping Saw The Kakuri Coping Saw represents excellent value for money  It is very well made in Japan and features a spiral blade that allows yo...

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Kakuri | Saw Blades, Piranha Spiral Coping Replacement - BPM Toolcraft
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Kakuri | Saw Blades Piranha Spiral Coping Replacement

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Piranha Spiral Coping Saw Replacement Blades The Kakuri Piranha Spiral Replacement Blades fit all Western Style Coping Saws  The blades are titan...

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Kakuri | Marking Gauge, Single Blade - BPM Toolcraft
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Kakuri | Marking Gauge Single Blade

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  Single Blade Marking Knife The Kakuri Marking Gauges (Kebiki Dai) are used to lay out straight lines parallel to the edge of your work They pro...

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Kakuri | Double Knife Mortise Gauge - BPM Toolcraft
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Kakuri | Double Knife Mortise Gauge

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  Double Knife Mortise Gauge The Kakuri Japanese Mortise Gauges are equipped with single-bevel cutting blades, allowing them to leave very fine,...

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