Working tool (7) Vintage - "Kanna" / "Nomi"
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A vintage 7‑piece Japanese woodworking set comprising two kanna wooden planes with iron blades and five nomi chisels, made in Japan and dating from the 1940s–1950s, in good condition with signs of aging.
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Vintage Japanese Special Planes (2 pcs) & Woodworking Chisels (5 pcs) Set
Item Description:
A distinctive set of vintage Japanese woodworking tools, comprising two special-purpose wooden planes (kanna) and five chisels (nomi). The planes are crafted from solid wood with visible age patina, featuring traditional construction with iron blades and adjustment mechanisms. Their form suggests specialized shaping or finishing use, making them particularly საინტერესო for collectors or skilled woodworkers.
The accompanying five chisels vary in width and shape, each with forged steel blades and wooden handles. The tools show signs of age and use, including oxidation on the metal surfaces, which adds to their authentic vintage character. Some markings and stamps are visible on the wooden bodies, indicating workshop or maker identification.
This set is ideal for collectors of Japanese tools, traditional craftsmen, or as decorative pieces reflecting the heritage of Japanese woodworking.
Size:
Planes: Height 3–4 cm, Length 20.5–21 cm, Depth 4.7–6.7 cm
Chisels: Length 14.5–20 cm
Weight:
Total weight: 1390 g
Artist Profile:
Shipping Information
The item will be shipped from Japan via Japan Post with a tracking number.
Due to the current international situation, shipping may occasionally be arranged via DHL.
The tracking number will be provided before the shipment is dispatched.
Estimated delivery time is approximately 1–2 weeks depending on the destination country.
Please note that delivery times may vary due to customs procedures or postal conditions in the destination country.
Import duties, VAT, and any customs taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.
The item will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery.
Recycled cardboard boxes or packing materials may be used for packaging.
Seller's Story
At Yu Design, we curate not only fine art and traditional crafts, but a wide range of items that reflect the living spirit of Japanese culture.
From tea ceremony utensils and cast iron works to ceramics, dolls and vintage toys, each piece is carefully selected as a fragment of Japan’s diverse cultural landscape.
Yu Design is not just about selling objects.
It is about sharing the stories, history, and cultural background behind them — introducing Japan itself to the world.
Yu Design is owned and curated by Yuki Kuwahara, based in Japan.
She also runs a YouTube channel introducing Japanese history, with a particular focus on figures from the late Edo and early Meiji periods, reflecting her deep interest in Japan’s cultural and historical heritage.
All items are carefully inspected and securely shipped worldwide via Japan Post EMS.
Clear communication and professional packaging are always a priority.
Vintage Japanese Special Planes (2 pcs) & Woodworking Chisels (5 pcs) Set
Item Description:
A distinctive set of vintage Japanese woodworking tools, comprising two special-purpose wooden planes (kanna) and five chisels (nomi). The planes are crafted from solid wood with visible age patina, featuring traditional construction with iron blades and adjustment mechanisms. Their form suggests specialized shaping or finishing use, making them particularly საინტერესო for collectors or skilled woodworkers.
The accompanying five chisels vary in width and shape, each with forged steel blades and wooden handles. The tools show signs of age and use, including oxidation on the metal surfaces, which adds to their authentic vintage character. Some markings and stamps are visible on the wooden bodies, indicating workshop or maker identification.
This set is ideal for collectors of Japanese tools, traditional craftsmen, or as decorative pieces reflecting the heritage of Japanese woodworking.
Size:
Planes: Height 3–4 cm, Length 20.5–21 cm, Depth 4.7–6.7 cm
Chisels: Length 14.5–20 cm
Weight:
Total weight: 1390 g
Artist Profile:
Shipping Information
The item will be shipped from Japan via Japan Post with a tracking number.
Due to the current international situation, shipping may occasionally be arranged via DHL.
The tracking number will be provided before the shipment is dispatched.
Estimated delivery time is approximately 1–2 weeks depending on the destination country.
Please note that delivery times may vary due to customs procedures or postal conditions in the destination country.
Import duties, VAT, and any customs taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.
The item will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery.
Recycled cardboard boxes or packing materials may be used for packaging.
Seller's Story
At Yu Design, we curate not only fine art and traditional crafts, but a wide range of items that reflect the living spirit of Japanese culture.
From tea ceremony utensils and cast iron works to ceramics, dolls and vintage toys, each piece is carefully selected as a fragment of Japan’s diverse cultural landscape.
Yu Design is not just about selling objects.
It is about sharing the stories, history, and cultural background behind them — introducing Japan itself to the world.
Yu Design is owned and curated by Yuki Kuwahara, based in Japan.
She also runs a YouTube channel introducing Japanese history, with a particular focus on figures from the late Edo and early Meiji periods, reflecting her deep interest in Japan’s cultural and historical heritage.
All items are carefully inspected and securely shipped worldwide via Japan Post EMS.
Clear communication and professional packaging are always a priority.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1390 g
Number of objects
7
Style
Vintage
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Steel, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
4 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
6.7 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950, 1950-1960
Title additional information
"Kanna" / "Nomi"
