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.
Hangi To Woodblock Carving Knife
Hangi To Woodblock Carving Knife
The Hangi-to is a cornerstone of the block printmaker's toolkit, and we are proud to offer these exceptional specimens of this important tool. The Hangi-to is often used in the initial cutting of a design into a wood block, however it's fine point makes it extremely versatile.
Handmade with HSS laminated edges, our Hangi-to have edge durability beyond compare. We know of no other manufacturer in Japan or the world able to work with HSS at such fine bevel angles, and the results produced with these materials are phenomenal.
These Hangi-to are available in 3mm, 4.5mm and 6mm widths (measure across the width of the blade, edge to edge) and as left-handed and right handed variants.
Overall length: 130mm
Handle length: 110mm
HSS Laminated Blade
Cherry Handle
The handed-ness is decided by location of the bevel in the same way as a kiridashi - a right handed model will have the bevel on the outside of the body when held in the right hand, while the left handed model will have the bevel on the outside of the body when held in the left hand.