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Traditional Knives from Michi Hamono
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Michi Hamono ('hamono' means literally 'things with blades') is a well known edged tool supplier in western Japan. Their roots go back to the days of serious sword-making ...

These tools, as are most Japanese blades, are made from a high-quality two-part steel: a high carbon portion which holds the cutting edge, laminated to a softer steel which provides strength to prevent blade breakage.

The tools are all designed in such a way that the blades can be moved forward as they wear down through sharpening.

Tools by Michi

Adjustable blades ...

 

We have them in four blade types:

  • Hangi-toh: the standard cutting blade with a sharpened bevel
  • Komasuki: the blade in a 'U' shape
  • Aisuki: flat bull-nose chisel
  • Sankaku-toh: 'V' cutting blade

 

Knives are available individually. Check off the ones you wish to order, and use the 'Add to Cart' button below. We also have some pre-selected sets (see below).

Size

Hangi-toh

Komasuki

Aisuki

Sankaku-toh
1 mm
N/A
30.00
31.21
N/A
1.5 mm
31.21
30.00
31.21
31.21
3 mm
31.21
30.00
31.21
31.21
4.5 mm
31.21
30.00
31.21
35.43
6 mm
31.21
30.00
31.21
40.00
7.5 mm
N/A
N/A
31.21
N/A
9 mm
N/A
N/A
31.21
N/A

(Note: if you are purchasing for a group, and wish to order more than one of any particular size, you can adjust the quantities when you get to the shopping cart.)

 

[Important notice] If you do not have experience with these tools, please do not order the models below 3mm in size. These blades are extremely delicate, and if not used with the utmost care, will break the instant you put them into the wood. Due to long experience with this, neither the Baren Mall, nor our suppliers, can honour claims of breakage on blades finer than 3mm. Thank you for your understanding.

 

Sets of knives are available, packed in a wooden box, containing:

Set of seven (pictured above):
  • Hangi-toh: 6 mm
  • Komasuki: 3, 6 mm
  • Aisuki: 1.5, 3, 6 mm
  • Sankaku-toh: 4.5 mm
Set of twelve:
  • Hangi-toh: 3, 6 mm
  • Komasuki: 1.5, 3, 6 mm
  • Aisuki: 1.5, 3, 6 mm
  • Sankaku-toh: 4.5 mm
  • Scooping chisel: 12mm
  • Kento nomi: 15mm
  • Clearing chisel (use with mallet): 18mm

Product

Weight (g)

Price (US$)

Quantity

Set of seven knives

340 g

206.43

Set of twelve knives

540 g

358.93

Order form for these products

Select the items you wish to purchase from the forms above, then click on the 'Add to Cart' button.