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.
Mentsukitou Carving Knife - The Menace
Mentsukitou Carving Knife - The Menace
This thing is an absolute doozy. Almost a foot long with a 42mm wide, super slim and wickedly sharp and fully laminated blade, the Mentsukitou (men-sue-key-too-oh) is a shaping and roughing tool for carvers like no other that we have ever experienced.
It is designed to be used vertically, with body pressure used to drive the cutting edge down through the work. Place your cut exactly where you want it, and then use your chest, shoulder or chin to pare away with accuracy and control.
With good grain reading skills, the Mentsukitou can also be used to split along grain lines for rough shaping.
Keeping all appendages out of the way, it can also be used to facet the backs of spoon bowls and other figures.
Bring the power of an axe and the control of a scalpel to your shaping process. Now we've picked this thing up. we're never letting go.
