Working tool Vintage - Japanese Carving Tools
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Vintage Japanese iron carving tools set dating from the 1980s–1990s, in good condition with small signs of aging, including a wooden holder, ten small carving knives, and twelve nomi chisels, made in Japan.
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Description:
A substantial lot of vintage Japanese hand tools associated with traditional woodcarving and woodblock print production (mokuhanga). The set includes:
One fitted wooden holder with a curved pivoting blade, likely a traditional tobacco-cutting or bench-mounted cutting tool
A set of ten small carving/engraving knives (印刀) with varying blade profiles — round, flat, and V-shaped gouges — of the type used by woodblock print carvers (hori-shi) for cutting fine detail into printing blocks. Several handles bear a stamped maker's mark.
Twelve larger wood-handled chisels (nomi) in assorted widths and profiles, including flat, V-groove, and gouge shapes, showing genuine age and use consistent with a working craftsman's toolkit
A characterful, well-used collection ideal for woodblock print historians, traditional Japanese craft collectors, or practicing woodcarvers. Condition: please refer to photos — expect surface rust and handle wear consistent with age and workshop use.
Ships from Japan with full tracking.
Keywords:
Japanese woodcarving tools, mokuhanga, woodblock print carving knife, nomi chisel set, Japanese antique tools, hori-shi tools, traditional craft tools, printmaking tools, vintage carpentry
Description:
A substantial lot of vintage Japanese hand tools associated with traditional woodcarving and woodblock print production (mokuhanga). The set includes:
One fitted wooden holder with a curved pivoting blade, likely a traditional tobacco-cutting or bench-mounted cutting tool
A set of ten small carving/engraving knives (印刀) with varying blade profiles — round, flat, and V-shaped gouges — of the type used by woodblock print carvers (hori-shi) for cutting fine detail into printing blocks. Several handles bear a stamped maker's mark.
Twelve larger wood-handled chisels (nomi) in assorted widths and profiles, including flat, V-groove, and gouge shapes, showing genuine age and use consistent with a working craftsman's toolkit
A characterful, well-used collection ideal for woodblock print historians, traditional Japanese craft collectors, or practicing woodcarvers. Condition: please refer to photos — expect surface rust and handle wear consistent with age and workshop use.
Ships from Japan with full tracking.
Keywords:
Japanese woodcarving tools, mokuhanga, woodblock print carving knife, nomi chisel set, Japanese antique tools, hori-shi tools, traditional craft tools, printmaking tools, vintage carpentry
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style
Vintage
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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Japanese Carving Tools
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