Cutting tools for woodblock printmakers in Japan fall into two main types, those on a pattern used since the 'old' days, and those of a type used in the modern era.

Traditional type

Modern type

We have a selection of both types:

• Traditional tools from Shimizu Hamono
• Traditional tools from Michi Hamono
• Modern knives from Shinkichi Manufacturing

We also have some larger gouges (used for general clearing work on the blocks) and some specialty chisels:

• Gouges

And a selection of knives of various patterns:

• Other knives, and student sets