JTA History and Reviews

Japanese Tools Australia was founded in 2009 by furniture maker Christian Timbs. Christian's experience training and working in England, Tasmania and Japan made him well acquainted with the virtues and traditions of Japanese tools. Initially Christian offered Australian woodworkers a small selection of Japanese saws, sharpening stones and chisels from his workshop in southern Sydney.

Japanese Tools Australia has since expanded with a knowledgeable team and stock more than 1000 unique, hand chosen products to be used by professionals and hobbyists in the pursuit of their creative vision, with more constantly being selected.

JTA stands behind the quality of every one of our products and know that we offer our customers the best woodworking tools possible, whether their application be for students, enthusiasts or tradespeople. Centuries of tradition and experience lay behind Japanese toolmaking and woodworking culture, and we are proud to bring these stories to Australia and the world.

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A beautiful pocket knife

An exquisitely fashioned knife that is almost too beautiful to use. Effortlessly easy to open and close and manufactured to fit the hand perfectly. Sorely tempted to buy a second…

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TOYO Trunk Shape Toolbox T-360 MG (Moss green)
Shane (Perth, Western Australia)
Kanso

Fits everything perfectly.

A League of Their Own

These are truly exceptional. I started my working life as a gardener nearly fifty years ago and I've used a lot of different tools in that time. These are so next level they stand alone.

Excellent

I’ve been looking for an accurate, clean plug cutter and countersink set for a while. I actually started to think my old clunker of a drill press was the problem, turns out it was just my drill bits!
These are so clean on hard and soft wood. They work with ease, I highly recommend them.

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Block Printing Bench Hook
Jackie K. (Sydney, New South Wales)
Handy tool for linocut

I've started using this bench top hook for doing linocut carving. It's worked out better than expected and gives me added support and safety especially with a weak shoulder. Good value and fast postage!

A Treat

Just loving these new secateurs - a treat after 40 years using a Swiss product. The secateurs are a good size and balance - they have the same hardy, robust qualities I'm used to

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Gikoh Ryoba Saw 240mm
Peter v. (Sydney, New South Wales)
Great service. Great product.

My first Japanese saw and I love it.
Using it as my primary saw on an English oak dining table build for the last few weeks. Can recommend.

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Aluminium Sliding Bevels
Lucio (Hamilton, Waikato Region)
Great tool

this was a really good addition to tools set, great quality, i already use it many times since i have it with me, it becames a really handy tool in my trade as a roofer, it would be even nicer if they made it much longer up to 1.5m meters, and wider to give it more strength, just a though, thanks again

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Shapton Professional Sharpening Stone - #320
Graeme T. (Brisbane, Queensland)

Quality sharpening stone. Prompt dispatch and delivery.

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Japanese Budding Shears - 200mm
Marian W. (Hobart, Tasmania)
Beautiful flower snips

We run a small flower farm so need the best tools for the job.
These Mekiri are high quality and we look forward to using them for many years to come. Service was prompt.

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Toyo Steel Badges - New Designs
Kate O. (Hobart, Tasmania)

Great quality badge, really jazzed up my tool box.

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Stainless steel trowel - Small
James W. (Sydney, New South Wales)
Jimbo

I purchased both the large and the small version Great quality have not been able to bend the handle as on the Bunnings versions and a neat little clip in side the handle to hang them. Well worth the extra to purchase quality

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Gikoh Ryoba Saw 240mm
Mari (Brisbane, Queensland)
Perfect Beginner's (and advanced) tool

Absolutely love it! My Ryoba is my favourite tool now.

Incredibly light and so easy to use, it feels like I'm cutting through butter, and the precision and finish of the cuts are AMAZING! I only wish I had bought this much earlier. I'm never going back to conventional western saws again!

I can't compare it to any other models or brands (it is my very first one ever), but the quality of this saw is impressive, and the handle is so light that at first I though it was potentially a problem (it felt almost like a kid's toy). However as I used it for the very first time all my concerns disappeared and I fell instantly in love with it.
I don't even feel the need to sand my pieces after cutting them (of course I still do, but sometimes it is almost more out of the habit than the absolute need - to be honest).
On top of it all it disassembles in one second and the saw goes back into its protective case, and it fits in a very small drawer in my living room! I could not go back to not having it!
I'd give it 20 stars if possible!!!!!

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TOYO Parts Box M-8 BK (Black)
sharon c. (Adelaide, South Australia)
Quality Sustainable Storage

I love the Toyo Steel range and have been coveting the M-8s for some time but found them a bit pricey. However, they are another excellent quality, sustainable product that will last a lifetime and I highly recommend. I’m saving up for a few more!

Flawless as usual from Toyo

Amazing quality as per all the other Toyo boxes I've purchased in the past. The finish on the Tea Green is very rough, to give it the matte finish of green tea powder. It's perfectly applied to give that look, but is quite abrasive against your hand.

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TOYO Camber-top Toolbox Y-350 B (Blue)
Michael B. (Perth, Western Australia)
Amazing Toolbox

Stunning design, beautifully built, solid materials. I couldn't ask for any more.

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Gosho Santoku - 165mm
Michael A. (Sydney, New South Wales)

Amazing knife for the price.
Easy to care for, incredibly sharp and enjoyable to use

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Hori Hori Japanese Garden Knife with Tough Sheath
Natalie H. (Sydney, New South Wales)
Best Garden Tool I’ve Bought

This is my new favourite gardening tool. It’s easy to use & so versatile. Digging out deep rooted weeds is a breeze. Well made & comfortable to weld.

Stellar Customer Service - goods as described, excellent quality & fast delivery. Items were well packed & arrived in perfect condition for gifting.

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Radiused Whetstone for Gardening Tools
Melissa B. (Perth, Western Australia)
Great tools need great care!

I’m a jeweller by trade and know the best tools need the best care. So impressed with my tools & these stones keep the ultra sharp and will last a long, long time!

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Sunchild Dozuki - 240mm
Tim B. (Sydney, New South Wales)
Fantastic!

I bought the Sunchild Dozuki to do some accurate tenoning and dovetailing in Purpleheart, given that Gyokucho's literature says that it's good for ebony. This saw does not disappoint! Smooth, accurate and fast cuts.

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Shinto Saw Rasp E2101 - Medium & Coarse - 250mm
JoAnn M. (Melbourne, Victoria)
Shinto Saw Rasp Medium & Coarse

Wow I absolutely love this tool it’s so easy to use and does exactly what they say it does normally I suffer from arm cramps when filing but not since I started using this rasp it get a tick of approval from me

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Toyo Steel Badges - New Designs
sharon c. (Adelaide, South Australia)
The perfect addition to your Toyo Steel products ...

These small badges are the perfect addition to your Toyo Steel products. So many options for style and colour. I have one for each of my Toyo Steel toolboxes and a few extras, just because!

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Okatsune Pruning Shears - 210mm
Phillipa F. (Melbourne, Victoria)

Best ever, smart n sharp, easy to find with red and white grips.

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Sunchild Dozuki - 240mm
Kerry P. (Sydney, New South Wales)
my first serious saw

the saw is very beautiful and sits nicely in my hand. i have only used it once so far. takes a while to get used to it. i expected it not to need so much push as in videos it always looks effortless....
a beautiful clean cut.
i am very pleased. i may need to get the rip saw one and a flush cut as well.
thank you for your friendly and helpful advice.
kerry

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TOYO Bonded Leather Accessories
sharon c. (Adelaide, South Australia)
The perfect addition to all your Toyo Steel Toolboxes

These insole sheets and magnetic partitions are the perfect addition for your Toyo toolboxes. I have both the insole sheets and the magnetic partitions. Seriously good, excellent quality products.