Michihamono is a small maker of carving knives and chisels in Miki City, Hyōgo, Japan's traditional home of blacksmithing and hardware. The company began as a subcontractor making sickles and gradually turned its skills to carving tools, which are now its speciality.
Michihamono tools are used for an unusually wide range of crafts: carving Buddhist statues and Noh masks, Kamakura-bori lacquerware, woodblock printing, seal engraving and even eraser-stamp carving. Its high-speed steel blades are heat-treated by specialist firms, and each tool passes through several craftsmen in turn, from shaping and grinding the blade to fitting the handle and final inspection.
Alongside its carving tools, Michihamono makes the Hiyokko range of sickles and runs CARVY, an antenna shop in Tokyo. Its tools suit both beginners and professional carvers.
Carvy 7 Piece Carving Set
Carvy 7 Piece Carving Set
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The Carvy knife series is designed for use in Japanese schools as a simple introduction into the world of woodblock and lino carving. We think it translates perfectly for those getting started with carving.
Their laminated high carbon steel edges can be sharpened easily and take a great edge. We have a few simple tips for keeping these tools sharp here.
This high quality yet affordable set arrives in a vinyl roll to store and protect your new tools.
This kit includes the following:
- 9mm Flat Fingernail Gouge
- 9mm Skew Gouge
- 9mm U Gouge
- 6mm U Gouge
- 3mm U Gouge
- 4.5mm V Gouge
- 4.5mm Flat Chisel
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