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Landscape designer, trainer and consultant, Japanese garden specialist

Tools and raw materials to build japanese fences

Here you will find tools traditionally used for making Japanese bamboo fences, as well as various materials for this type of construction.
Black Japanese twinned rope, 100 m.
25.00_EUR

Shuronawa, black Japanese cord, 100m ball, 2 strands. 

Traditional cord made from palm fibre (shuro), dyed with traditional ink (carbon black). Essential for making traditional Japanese fences or ties in Japanese gardens.

Black Japanese palm rope, twin, 100 m.
25.00_EUR
Shuronawa, black japanese rope, 100m ball, 2 strands. Traditional rope made from palm fiber (shuro), tinted with charcoal black. Indispensable for the realization of traditional Japanese fences or ligatures in Japanese gardens.

Made in Japan.
Black Japanese palm rope, twin, 1000 m.
210.00_EUR
Black Japanese rope, ball of 1000 m, 2 strands. The most economical format ! Traditional rope made from palm fiber (shuro), tinted with charcoal black.

Made in Japan.
Brown Japanese palm rope, twin, 100 m.
25.00_EUR
Shuronawa, lined brown Japanese palm twin rope, ball of 100 m. Traditional Japanese rope made from palm fiber (shuro), tea-colored. For those who prefer more discreet ligatures !
Rope dispenser to pass on the belt
35.00_EUR
String dispenser, to pass on the belt. Very practical when you tie up by the kilometer... Allows you to pull the rope as needed and keep a ball of shuronawa (Japanese palm rope) or any type of rope wet at the waist without getting wet !
Curve needle for traditional japanese palm rope
25.00_EUR
Curved needle (kuribari) for shuronawa (traditional Japanese palm rope). 
Lets go through the bamboo lattice and come back before making a knot.
Ideal when working alone or against a wall...

Made in Japan

Straight needle (Hari) for traditional japanese palm rope
24.00_EUR
Straight needle (Hari) for shuronawa (traditional Japanese palm rope)
Ideal when working in pairs, to cross the bamboo lattices and give the rope to the other worker on the other side of the fence.

Made in Japan
Tool for splitting bamboos in 4 parts
165.00_EUR
Professional Japanese tool for dividing bamboo into four. Extremely strong carbon steel blades and body. Support strikes with a mallet to start bamboo ...
Tool for splitting bamboo in 5 parts
175.00_EUR
Professional Japanese tool for dividing bamboo into five. Extremely strong carbon steel blades and body. Support strikes with a mallet to start bamboo ...
Tool for splitting bamboos in 6 parts
185.00_EUR
Professional Japanese tool for dividing bamboo into six. Extremely strong carbon steel blades and body. Support strikes with a mallet to start bamboo ...
Tool for splitting bamboos in 8 parts
205.00_EUR
Professional Japanese tool for dividing bamboo into eight. Extremely strong carbon steel blades and body. Support strikes with a mallet to start bamboo ...
Hatchet for splitting bamboo classic model
99.00_EUR
Japanese hatchet to split bamboo or Nata. Standard model. Blade made of a sandwich of Hitachi blue steel (aogami) extremely hard for the cutting part and of softer steel on the surface, painted black and engraved with ideograms, polished finish on the cutting edge. The whole is hardened and has a hardness index RC62 !!! Incredible cutting edge guaranteed ... Robust imitation leather case with snap closure tab.
Hatchet to split bamboo or wood (Koshi Nata) heavy model
175.00_EUR
Japanese hatchet to split bamboo or wood. heavy model. Koshi nata. Ideal for large bamboo or for splitting bamboo thanks to the weight of the tool ... Blade in Hitachi blue steel (chromed steel, hardened), polished finish with engraved ideograms. Wooden scabbard wrapped in imitation leather vinyl and surrounded by metal. Snap closure leather tab.
Heavy-duty bamboo or wood splitting axe (Koshi Nata) made from Yasuki AOGAMI steel
235.00_EUR

Japanese hatchet for splitting bamboo. Heavy model. Koshi nata. 

Ideal for large bamboo or for splitting bamboo using the weight of the tool... 180 mm long blade made of AOGAMI No. 2 Yasuki blue steel (chrome-plated, hardened), polished finish with engraved ideograms. Wooden case wrapped in imitation leather vinyl and metal-rimmed. Snap closure tab.

Ebi Nata hatchet for splitting bamboo or wood with a hook striker
110.00_EUR

Japanese hatchet for forestry works or splitting bamboo, known as Ebi Nata, equipped with a hook to protect the blade from impact or to grip any object (a branch, vine, rope, plank, etc.). Incredible sharpness guaranteed...

Hitsu Nata pruning hatchet, in AOGAMI Steel
115.00_EUR
Japanese hatchet Hitsu Nata for pruning and forestry works.
(To cut low branches, remove branches on trunks after felling, reduce or separate branches before passing through the shredder, etc.)

The arborists and their men will appreciate it.


Japanese drawknife with straight blade
210.00_EUR
High-end Japanese drawknife with straight blade made of extremely hard Hitachi blue steel (Aogami). Solid handles in Japanese red oak. An incredible cutting edge to bark and flatten wood or bamboo.
Japanese drawknife with curved blade
220.00_EUR
High-end Japanese drawknife with curved (but flat) blade in extremely hard blue Hitachi (Aogami) steel. Solid handles in Japanese red oak. An incredible cutting edge to bark and flatten wood or bamboo.
Japanese wood chisels, Set of 5 pieces
400.00_EUR
Set of 5 Japanese wood scissors in a nice wooden box from Paulownia. Blades in extremely hard Yasuki Blue Steel (Aogami 2), handles in Gumi (Silver Chalef from the olive tree family, Eleagnus Commutata) surrounded by steel. The best of Japan for woodworking and carpentry.
Set of 3 gouges and 2 Japanese wood chisels
160.00_EUR
Set of 3 gouges (9, 15 and 24 mm) and 2 Japanese wood scissors (15 and 24 mm) in Japanese steel, intended for wood carving. Plastic handles. Presented in a plastic case. Made in Japan.
Japanese tree saw with curved blade, 330 mm, SHOGUN brand
35.00_EUR

Japanese tree saw, pull cut, deep teeth and 33 cm curved blade for fast cutting with less effort. 

Supplied without case. SHOGUN brand.


Japanese arborist saw, ZENSHIN brand.
55.00_EUR
Japanese arborist saw, pulling cut and deep teeth, with wooden sheath. ZENSHIN brand.

Made in Japan.
Bamboo saw model Select 250. RAZORSAW brand.
55.00_EUR
Japanese bamboo saw Razorsaw Select 250 with scabbard and safety.
Fine Japanese teeth (15 teeth per inch) with pulling cut, in chromed alloyed steel.
Unrivaled bite for fast, clean and precise cuts.

Equipped with a safety device that clips the blade as soon as it is stored.

Also suitable for PVC and resin.

Made in Japan.
Bamboo saw, model 4 ECO. TENJU brand.
40.00_EUR
Japanese bamboo saw, TENJU brand. For quick and clean cuts of bamboo. Also suitable for PVC and resin. Very fine Japanese tooth saw (18 teeth per inch) with a pulling cut. Relatively flexible blade.
We prefer th 3 PRO + model for intensive or professional use.

 

Japanese arborist saw, TENJU brand.
50.00_EUR
Japanese arborist saw with pulling cut, TENJU brand, blade of 305 mm with wooden sheath.
TENJU brand.
Japanese folding arborist saw. TENJU brand.
39.00_EUR
Japanese pocket arborist saw. Folding saw with pulling cut, TENJU brand.
TENJU 210 folding Japanese tree saw with small blade
50.00_EUR

Japanese folding tree saw with a short, thin and flexible blade, measuring 21 cm !

With an adjustable angle on its small wooden handle. Very lightweight, it fits in your pocket!

100% biodegradable (except for the label) !

TENJU brand.




Japanese grafting knife for right-handed users, 90 mm blade.
50.00_EUR

Japanese grafting knife for right-handed users. Hand-forged hardened steel blade

(Yasuki Shirogami No. 2 steel)

Wooden handle and sheath (Paulownia).

Please note: if you wish to use this tool for grafting, choose a model for left-handed users (please read the description carefully).

This knife is used in particular for cutting bamboo to size when making fences, kakehi (bamboo water pipes) or hishaku (bamboo ladles), as well as for working with wood, leather, paper and fabric.



Japanese grafting knife for left-handers, 90 mm blade
55.00_EUR

Japanese grafting knife for left-handed users. Hand-forged 90 mm hardened steel blade.

Please note : if you wish to use this tool for grafting, choose a right-handed model (please read the description carefully).

Yasuki Shirogami No. 2 steel.

Wooden handle and sheath (Paulownia).

This knife is used in particular for cutting bamboo to size when making fences, kakehi (bamboo water pipes) or hishaku (bamboo ladles).



Japanese grafting knife for right-handed users, sharp curved blade, made of Aogami steel
60.00_EUR

Japanese grafting knife for right-handed users with a sharp curved blade.

Please note: if you wish to use this tool for grafting, choose a model for left-handed users (please read the description carefully).

Hand-forged Aogami hardened steel blade.

Wooden handle and sheath (Paulownia).

This knife is mainly used for very detailed works : cutting bamboo to make macha whisks (powdered green tea used in tea ceremonies), cutting shapes out of paper, leather, etc. for model making or marquetry.




Japanese grafting knife for left handers, sharp curved blade, made of Aogami steel
70.00_EUR

Japanese grafting knife for left-handed users with a sharp blade. Hand-forged Aogami hardened steel blade.

Please note: if you wish to use this tool for grafting, choose a model for right-handed users (please read the description carefully).

Wooden handle and sheath (Paulownia).

This knife is mainly used for very detailed work: cutting bamboo to make macha whisks (powdered green tea used in tea ceremonies), cutting shapes out of paper, leather, etc. for model making or marquetry.




Japanese folding grafting knife for right-handed users, made of Aogami steel
60.00_EUR

Japanese folding grafting knife for right-handed users.

Please note: if you wish to use this tool for grafting, choose a model for left-handed users (please read the description carefully).

Hand-forged blade in Aogami No. 2 hardened steel.

Rosewood handle. Safety lock to keep the blade in the open position.

Suitable for all uses as a pocket knife, for crafts, woodworking, bamboo, paper, leather, etc.




Japanese folding grafting knife for left-handers, made of Aogami steel
70.00_EUR

Japanese folding grafting knife for left-handed users.

Please note : if you wish to use this tool for grafting, choose a model for right-handed users (please read the description carefully).

Aogami No. 2 hardened steel blade.

Rosewood handle. Safety lock to keep it in the open position.

Suitable for all uses as a pocket knife, for crafts, woodworking, bamboo, paper, leather, etc.

Perfect for slipping into your pocket and keeping with you.




Kogatana (kiridashi) for right-handed users, made of Aogami steel, curved handle
52.00_EUR

Kogatana or Kiridashi Japanese grafting knife made of carbon steel (Yasuki Aogami No. 2 blue steel) for right-handed users.

Please note: if you wish to use this tool for grafting, choose a model for left-handed users (please read the description carefully).

Raw forged appearance.

This small grafting knife can also be used to trim bamboo for use in fencing or to make and carve all kinds of wooden or bamboo objects: kakehi (bamboo water pipes), hishaku (bamboo ladles), chasen (matcha tea whisks), etc. Preparing cut flowers, cutting leather, paper, fabric, and any demanding craft work.



Kogatana for right-handed
50.00_EUR
Kogatana, Japanese carbon steel grafting tool. Raw aspect of forge.
This small knife is used in particular to cut and adjust bamboos when making fences or making all types of wooden or bamboo objects: kakehi (bamboo water inlets), hishaku (bamboo ladles ), chasen (whips for matcha tea) ...
Kogatana (kiridashi) for left-handers, made of Aogami steel, curved handle
62.00_EUR

Kogatana or kiridashi, Japanese grafting knife made of Aogami carbon steel for left-handed users.

Please note: if you wish to use this tool for grafting, choose a model for right-handed users (please read the description carefully).

Yasuki Aogami No. 2 blue steel. Rough-forged appearance.

This small grafting knife can also be used to cut bamboo for use in fencing or to make and carve all kinds of wooden or bamboo objects: kakehi (bamboo water pipes), hishaku (bamboo ladles), chasen (matcha tea whisks), etc. Preparing cut flowers, cutting leather, paper, fabric, and any demanding craft work.



Japanese round hammer
50.00_EUR
Japanese hammer for working in Japanese gardens or elsewhere. Round shape is ideal to remove the internodes of bamboos in order to gain flexibility, create a gutter, etc...
Nitoku kugi Shime - Martyr to drive the nails and drive out the pin
15.00_EUR
Nitoku kugi Shime - Martyr to drive the nails and drive out the pin.
Mitsume kiri - set of 3 traditional punches to drill bamboo and wood
24.00_EUR
Set of 3 traditional Japanese punches to pierce bamboo and wood.
Japanese drills to drill bamboo, wood, PVC or leather diam. 3 to 12 mm
15.00_EUR
Japanese drill for drilling bamboo, wood, PVC or leather with a perfect finish.
Diameter 3 mm. Fast and clean work.
Indispensable for pre-drilling bamboo before nailing.
Mounts on a mandrel (standard 1/4 ", hex: 6.35 mm) or with a standard quick connector on a drill or screwdriver.