Japanese Carving Knives & Chisels by Michihamono – Traditional Craftsmanship, Razor-Sharp Precision
Explore our collection of Japanese carving knives and chisels by Michihamono, expertly made in Japan using time-honored blacksmithing techniques. Renowned for their exceptional sharpness, balance, and edge retention, Michihamono tools are trusted by professional woodworkers, sculptors, and craftsmen who demand absolute precision.
Forged from high-quality Japanese steel, Michihamono carving knives and chisels deliver clean, controlled cuts across a wide range of materials, from fine detail carving to structural woodworking. Each tool reflects generations of Japanese craftsmanship, combining hand-forged blades with carefully shaped wooden handles for comfort, accuracy, and long working sessions.
Designed for wood carving, joinery, sculpture, and traditional Japanese woodworking, these tools offer outstanding control and durability. The blades sharpen easily, hold a keen edge, and improve with age—making them a long-term investment for both professionals and dedicated enthusiasts.
Elevate your craft with authentic Japanese carving knives and chisels by Michihamono, where heritage, performance, and precision come together in tools built to last a lifetime.
Block Printing Bench Hook
Block Printing Bench Hook
Simple solutions are often the best solutions. If you have the tools and materials handy to make something similar, you absolutely should. If not, this little tool will make you wonder how you ever carved without it.
This is a bench hook made from ply. It is reversible, with one side using the play as it's surface, and the other using a 1mm-thick sheet of cork to protect your tools and the hook itself.
It transforms any table or bench into a work surface for the carver, and can be stored easily when not in use.





