八重樫

Yaegashi

Est. Edo Period (pre-1800)

One of the last remaining Tokyo workshops preserving true Edo-period carpentry blade craftsmanship. Their tools are direct descendants of the techniques used by historical samurai swordsmiths who transitioned to tool-making during the Meiji era disarmament. The fourth generation Muneaki maintains the workshop at its historical location in Katsushika ward, making tools to order for professional carpenters.

八重樫
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FoundedEdo Period (pre-1800)
FounderUnknown (Edo Period Roots)
Current Gen.Yaegashi Muneaki (4th Gen.)
LocationKatsushika, Tokyo
StatusActive (exclusive, limited production)
Int'l Shipping× Japan only
Planes (Kanna)Chisels (Nomi)

Yaegashi Shirogami #1 plane blades

Edo-style oire nomi

This workshop's tools are traditionally forged from these steels.

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