https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/news 2026-08-03T16:23:20+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/learn 2026-07-10T19:49:48+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/customer-stories 2025-12-22T11:49:59+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-maintain-japanese-planes 2026-04-07T11:00:18+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-maintain-japanese-chisels 2024-12-25T11:07:56+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-maintain-japanese-saws 2024-12-25T11:07:36+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-maintain-japanese-hammers 2026-05-12T08:59:48+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-japanese-planes 2026-04-07T11:00:18+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-japanese-saws 2026-07-16T11:07:43+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-hammers 2026-05-12T08:52:04+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-japanese-chisels 2026-04-07T11:18:23+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-make 2026-08-03T16:46:34+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/meet-the-artisans 2025-09-02T14:23:05+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/what-is-a-kiridashi-knife 2026-07-04T02:06:45+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/news/news 2025-07-31T12:48:50+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/brand_26f6edbe-f263-4e53-bd30-338c003c701f.jpg?v=1753933730 About Japanese Tools https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-japanese-planes/how-to-adjust-the-blade-of-your-japanese-hand-plane 2026-04-07T11:00:18+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/Screenshot_2025-09-18_094714_bf89a12d-8117-4c9c-9bed-ab847929d392.png?v=1758157169 How to Adjust the Blade of Your Japanese Hand Plane https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-japanese-planes/how-to-adjust-the-chip-breaker-of-your-japanese-hand-plane 2026-04-07T11:00:18+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/2025-09-04_10.17.21.png?v=1757039580 How to Adjust the Chip Breaker of Your Japanese Hand Plane Close-up of a Japanese hand plane with a focus on the chip breaker, demonstrating how to adjust it for smooth planing. https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-maintain-japanese-planes/how-to-sharpen-the-blade-of-your-japanese-hand-plane 2026-04-07T11:00:18+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/Thumbnail_520x500_520x500_520x500_520x500_520x500_4a6a1fa4-e608-47c7-86ca-2a5434bb953a.webp?v=1763690372 How to Sharpen the Blade of Your Japanese Hand Plane Sharpening the Blade of Your Japanese Hand Plane https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-maintain-japanese-planes/how-to-tune-the-sole-of-your-japanese-hand-plane 2026-04-07T11:00:18+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/maxresdefault_b3eb4b17-7b84-4253-992b-60fa8454af1b.jpg?v=1765875277 How to Tune the Sole of Your Japanese Hand Plane Image of a Japanese hand plane with a finely tuned sole https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-maintain-japanese-planes/how-to-adjust-the-tightness-of-your-japanese-hand-plane 2026-04-07T11:00:18+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/Video_5_Kakuri_Tightness_Adjustment_YouTubeThumbnail.png?v=1766016726 How to Adjust the Tightness of Your Japanese Hand Plane https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-maintain-japanese-planes/how-to-reshape-sharpen-the-blade-of-your-japanese-hand-plane 2026-04-07T11:00:18+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/Video_6_Kakuri_Blade-Back-Press_YouTubeThumbnail_TITLE_LEFT_1.png?v=1763690469 How to Reshape & Sharpen the Blade of Your Japanese Hand Plane https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/customer-stories/beyond-boxes 2025-12-22T11:49:59+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/IMG_20221008_220925_241_900x.1_3f617032-8f45-49fc-9d15-cc28714aa365.jpg?v=1766371799 “The Best Decision” - Beyond Boxes | Kakuri Customer Stories https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/learn/how-to-choose-japanese-hand-plane 2024-08-06T16:40:12+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/J5_2_b775d673-a383-46bd-82a0-8e0ad10352d0.jpg?v=1689667334 How to Choose a Japanese Hand Plane: The Kakuri Difference How to Choose a Japanese Hand Plane: The Kakuri Difference https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/learn/how-to-choose-a-japanese-saw-by-type-the-kakuri-difference 2026-04-07T11:06:57+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/IMG_1266.jpg?v=1775527617 How to Choose a Japanese Saw by Type: The Kakuri Difference https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/learn/japanese-vs-western-chisels-key-features-differences-explained 2026-04-07T11:04:13+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/04ab7306dd47152f79778098f1d737b1_c141b962-9677-4930-b9bc-e9dd0d8746b0.jpg?v=1775527453 Japanese vs Western Chisels: Key Features & Differences Key features and differences between japanese and western chisels https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-japanese-planes/how-to-use-a-kanna-japanese-hand-plane 2026-04-07T11:00:18+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/cdfa28743a141bc0c0e4a6eb494cdbca_dcec3f82-db81-4800-9d20-0d295a405dc4.jpg?v=1759738523 How to Use a Japanese Hand Plane: Planing & Finishing Guide https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-japanese-saws/mastering-the-japanese-saw-saw-types-their-uses 2026-05-12T08:56:34+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/2_743a8782-e082-4449-b18e-60104cd739f7.jpg?v=1778543794 Mastering the Japanese Saw:Saw Types & Their Uses https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-japanese-saws/how-to-use-a-japanese-saw 2026-04-07T10:59:19+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/Screenshot_2025-09-12_101119.png?v=1757641163 How to Use a Japanese Saw https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-japanese-chisels/the-role-of-the-katsura-chisel-hoop-how-to-adjust-it 2026-04-07T11:18:23+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/ec086fe90d0696dbb19e7bf8b34fe3e1_d488660b-cb37-421d-9c01-09b75a755a16.jpg?v=1775528303 The Role of the Katsura (Chisel Hoop) & How to Adjust It https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-japanese-saws/types-of-saws-and-their-uses-dozuki-saw 2026-07-16T11:07:43+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/7d341e9865eea10da5cbe8c99bcff1c9_4c33b329-9289-475b-a6e9-bfe75e1a2ff3.jpg?v=1784167663 Dozuki Saws Explained: Types and Uses of the Japanese Pull Saw Close-up of hands holding a wooden board steady while sawing it with a Dozuki saw. Text on the left reads "Dozuki Saw : How to Use". https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-japanese-saws/flush-cut-saw-features 2026-04-07T10:59:19+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/e595941706131c0ab2d83b7f942d5016_0fc5cc2b-56e9-4144-8a60-8b46f935630d.jpg?v=1756967537 What Is a Flush Cut Saw? Uses, Tips, & Maintenance https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-japanese-chisels/how-to-use-japanese-chisels-tips-techniques 2026-04-07T11:02:48+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/9f173675fe571c4e202d218f6194843b_963f8866-ce7d-4770-93bd-7135bb96114a.jpg?v=1757641652 How to Use Japanese Chisels: Tips & Techniques https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-hammers/expert-guide-to-using-a-genno-mastering-the-japanese-hammer 2026-05-12T08:52:04+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/Screenshot_2025-09-01_105601_ec126444-2fb7-4c4b-bdf6-33b764bce8b2.png?v=1778543524 Choosing the Right Japanese Genno Hammer & How to Use It https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-maintain-japanese-hammers/adjusting-a-loose-handle-for-wooden-handles-of-a-genno-a-japanese-hammer 2026-05-12T08:59:48+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/46baef53bd8820ce80ca49d6ad39c2b6_5f4706ad-c7c5-42c9-aa7c-6df6c1cd8e59.jpg?v=1778543988 Adjusting a Loose Handle and replacing a handle for wooden Genno handles https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/learn/japanese-woodworking-tools 2026-04-20T16:29:46+09:00 weekly https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-make/wooden-mosaic-bookmark 2026-07-09T10:15:20+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/IMG_3561_5691c218-eadb-4fbe-b1fd-f747fffaabbd.jpg?v=1756790959 How to Make a Wooden Mosaic Bookmark from Scrap Wood https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-make/kirie-wooden-bookmark 2026-07-09T10:15:20+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/IMG_3568_dc291ede-28ef-4241-b20a-96cf8227b1fe.jpg?v=1756791144 How to Make a Kirie Wooden Bookmark from Scrap Wood & Paper https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-make/woodblock-print-bookmark 2026-07-09T10:15:20+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/IMG_3556_f40c40bf-87b1-496f-bd80-6116200bb3f1.jpg?v=1756791079 How to Make a Woodblock Print Bookmark from Scrap Wood https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/meet-the-artisans/kanai-woodworks-plane-maker 2025-09-02T14:22:40+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/craftsman-drilling-hole-in-plane-body.jpg?v=1756790560 Meet a Kakuri Craftsman: Kanai Woodworks' Plane Maker A craftsman drills a hole in the side of a plane body at Kanai Woodworks to attach the pin that secures the chip breaker. https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/meet-the-artisans/kakuri-works-plane-maker 2025-09-02T14:23:05+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/craftsman-honing-plane-blade.jpg?v=1756790585 Meet a Kakuri Artisan: Koide-san, Master Plane Maker Koide-san honing a plane blade using a grinding wheel at Kakuri Works, focusing on precision in the sharpening process. https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/customer-stories/kakuri-dealer-spotlight-nihonsan 2025-12-19T16:00:18+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/309251fed09bab15ae2605cd340e4ccf_0b096d05-69b8-425a-9479-64da2d634084.jpg?v=1766127618 Dealer Spotlight: Nihonsan Tools & Hardware https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-use-japanese-saws/ryoba-saw-guide-rip-vs-cross-cut 2026-04-17T14:58:01+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/Rsaw_2.jpg?v=1776405481 Ryoba Saw Guide: Mastering Rip-Cuts and Cross-Cuts Sawing a piece of wood on a table. https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/learn/top-7-tools-japanese-woodworking-tool-set 2026-04-20T10:06:52+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/kakuri-woodworking-tool-set_main_2c85f7a8-cf36-4b4a-902f-9670d9cdd87c.jpg?v=1776647212 Starting Japanese Woodworking: The Best Beginner Tool Set Collage showing the use of a Japanese plane, saw, chisel, and gauge. https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-make/build-japanese-joinery-toolbox-step-by-step 2026-07-10T19:35:24+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/japanese-woodworking-toolbox-dovetail-sliding-lid_cb79bfbe-334c-44ee-908e-1506a0339903.jpg?v=1783679724 Build a Japanese Joinery Toolbox (Step-by-Step Guide) Wooden Japanese-style toolbox with traditional joinery and a sliding lid, shown in a workshop setting. https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/learn/kiridashi-knife 2026-07-10T19:49:48+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/kiridashi-knife-japanese-marking-knife_38a9898a-3244-4969-bf35-183b52f85d4e.jpg?v=1783680588 What Is a Kiridashi Knife? Two Japanese kiridashi knives with hammered finishes resting on a wooden workbench https://kakuritoolv.com/blogs/how-to-make/butterfly-key-tea-mat-hand-tools 2026-08-03T16:46:34+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0550/3628/0968/articles/butterfly-key-tea-mat-japanese-woodworking.jpg?v=1785743194 How to Make a Tea Mat with a Butterfly Key Finished Japanese tea mat with a dark butterfly key inlaid in the center