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.
Shina Plywood for Woodblock Print
Shina Plywood for Woodblock Print
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Shina plywood is the preferred block carving material for mokuhanga artists. It takes crisp cuts and retains detail while still being easy to carve.
We do not recommend shina be sanded as it's dust can be irritating. However, when carved it is safe and enjoyable to use.
This plywood uses five layers of shina wood, making it soft and easy to carve, suitable for woodblock printing blocks.
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