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.
Leather wrapped Kiridashi knife
Leather wrapped Kiridashi knife
Designed for precision and control, these Japanese kiridashi carving knives are a versatile tool for woodworkers and carving enthusiasts. The leather-wrapped handle provides a comfortable, secure grip, helping to reduce hand fatigue and offering excellent control during extended carving sessions.
With its generous cutting capacity, the knife is particularly well suited to the initial rough-carving stage, allowing you to efficiently remove larger amounts of wood and quickly establish the basic shape of your workpiece. Once the rough form is established, it can also be used for more controlled cuts and shaping.
The blade is crafted in the traditional kiridashi style for right hand use, offering a simple, practical design that is well suited to a wide range of wood-carving applications.
Arrives with a simple plastic sheath for blade protection.