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Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 7 A - 10711 Berlin - Germany Tel ++49 (0)30 342 1757 - Fax ++49 (0)30 342 1764 Website: www.fine-tools.com
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Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools
Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 7 A - 10711 Berlin Tel ++49 30 342 1757 - Fax ++49 30 342 1764 Website: www.fine-tools.com
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Japanese Woodcarving Knives
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The Japanese carving knife "Kogatana" has the cutting steel forge-welded to one ore two layers of soft and tough iron. This has the advantage that the risk of the very hard, and thus brittle, steel's snapping is lessened because it is embedded in softer iron. The knives offered here have the mirror side slightly hollowed, which means that sharpening is much easier as there is no need to grind the whole surface flat. Having the blade sharpened only from one side is a geat help when cutting along a ruler's edge or when trying to achieve a perfectly straight cut as in veneer work.
In his book, "Japanese woodworking tools: their tradition, spirit and use " Toshio Odate tells us about these all-purpose knives:
"When I was a boy, it was expected of us that we took one of these Kiridashi-Kogatana and a pair of scissors with us to school in our pencil box. The Kiridashi-Kogatana was used for sharpening our pencils and in art lessons for cutting wood, bamboo and card so that we could make toys and boxes and little gadgets. Using this knife we got to know the properties of wood and bamboo, we learnt the intrinsic qualities of the sort of steel from which the Kiridashi-Kogatana was made, and we also learnt how sharp the blade was."
The knives without separate handle can be used either naked or with a covering of bamboo or leather, as is the Japanese tradition. You can also make yourself a wooden handle for them.
Click pictures for enlargements!
To sharpen the kogatana we recommend Japanese Waterstones.
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Yokote Kogatana
Knife made of two layers of steel with handle and blade. Bevel on right side,
hand-hammered surface.
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| Blade width |
Blade length |
Total length |
Order nr. |
Price |
| 20 mm |
75 mm |
150 mm |
309000
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€ 19.50 |
Kiridashi Kogatana
Similar to above but without handle and sheath.
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| Blade width |
Blade length |
Order nr. |
Price |
| 12 mm |
180 mm |
309011
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€ 13.50 |
| 21 mm |
180 mm |
309014
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€ 15.00 |
Kiridashi Kogatana
Woodworking knife made of two layers of steel, bevel on right side, black, forged surface. The tip is 45°, recommended for straight cuts and more coarse work.
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| Blade width |
Blade length |
Order nr. |
Price |
| 3 mm |
160 mm |
309050
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€ 11.50 |
| 4.5 mm |
160 mm |
309051
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€ 11.50 |
| 6 mm |
160 mm |
309052
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€ 11.50 |
| 7.5 mm |
160 mm |
309053
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€ 11.50 |
| 9 mm |
160 mm |
309054
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€ 11.50 |
| 12 mm |
160 mm |
309055
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€ 11.50 |
| 15 mm |
160 mm |
309056
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€ 11.50 |
Kasaya Kogatana
Thin wood carving knife made of two layers of steel, bevel on the right side, black, forged surface. Thickness only 1.5 mm! The tip is 20°.
The mirror side of these knives is not hollowed!
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| Blade width |
Blade length |
Order nr. |
Price |
| 7.5 mm |
210 mm |
309057
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€ 11.80 |
| 9 mm |
210 mm |
309058
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€ 11.80 |
| 12 mm |
210 mm |
309059
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€ 12.80 |
| 15 mm |
210 mm |
309060
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€ 13.80 |
Kogatana folding pocket knife
Folding type, bevel on right side, blade made of two layers of steel, hand hammered surface
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| Blade width |
Blade length |
Total length |
Order nr. |
Price |
| 27 mm |
100 mm |
230 mm |
309023
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€ 22.80 |
Kiridashi Kogatana - bevel on the left side
Multi purpose and wood carving knife made of two layers of steel, bevel on the left side, black, forged surface. The tip is 20°.
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| Blade width |
Blade length |
Order nr. |
Price |
| 3 mm |
160 mm |
309062
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€ 15.50 |
| 6 mm |
160 mm |
309063
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€ 15.50 |
| 9 mm |
160 mm |
309064
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€ 15.50 |
| 12 mm |
160 mm |
309065
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€ 15.50 |
| 15 mm |
160 mm |
309066
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€ 15.50 |
| 18 mm |
160 mm |
309067
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€ 16.80 |
Kiridashi Kogatana - bevel on the right side
Multi purpose and wood carving knife made of two layers of steel, bevel on the right side, black, forged surface. The tip is 20°.
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| Blade width |
Blade length |
Order nr. |
Price |
| 3 mm |
160 mm |
309069
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€ 11.60 |
| 6 mm |
160 mm |
309070
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€ 11.60 |
| 9 mm |
160 mm |
309071
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€ 11.60 |
| 12 mm |
160 mm |
309072
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€ 11.60 |
| 15 mm |
160 mm |
309073
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€ 11.60 |
| 18 mm |
160 mm |
309074
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€ 12.20 |
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Kiridashi Kogatana - bevel on both sides
Multi purpose and wood carving knife made of three layers of steel, bevel on both sides, black, forged surface. The tip is 20°.
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| Blade width |
Blade length |
Order nr. |
Price |
| 3 mm |
160 mm |
309076
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€ 11.60 |
| 6 mm |
160 mm |
309077
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€ 11.60 |
| 9 mm |
160 mm |
309078
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€ 11.60 |
| 12 mm |
160 mm |
309079
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€ 11.60 |
| 15 mm |
160 mm |
309080
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€ 11.60 |
| 18 mm |
160 mm |
309081
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€ 12.20 |
Knives made by Master Ikeuti
These hand-forged woodcarving knives from the master knifemaker Ikeuti cast a spell it is hard to shake off. Elegance and a sort of stern beauty are combined. The knife has the shape of a fish to fit the hand snugly, yet the tail fin has been cut out only roughly and there has been no further finishing. These knives are made by Ikeuti of folded and re-folded Suminagashi steel, and of a double layer of steel which is the very expression of strict simplicity. Every knife bears the maker's signature and comes in a decorative wooden box. Enlargement
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Suminagashi-knife made by Ikeuti
Order nr. 309005
Price € 133.00
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Fish shaped Suminagashi-knife made by Ikeuti
Order nr. 309006
Price € 178.00
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Knife of two layers of steel made by Ikeuti
Width: 27 mm
Order nr. 309008
Price € 133.00
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Fish shaped knife of two layers of steel made by Ikeuti
Order nr. 309009
Price € 178.00
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