Meet a Kakuri Artisan: Koide-san, Master Plane Maker
Kakuri was founded in 1946 as a wholesaler of carpentry tools and cutting tools. Later, the company established a manufacturing division with the goal of producing reliable in-house products. In 1972, the manufacturing division separated and became the independent company it is today, Kakuri Works. Since then, it has expanded its product range to include planes (kanna), chisels (nomi), and bonito shavers, creating high-quality products suitable for both beginners and professional woodworkers. Our company works alongside Kakuri Works on joint development projects, blending traditional techniques with modern tool-making to meet today’s needs. Koide-san has been a craftsman at Kakuri Works...