"Tools should be sharpened, not replaced." Our philosophy at East West Tools
Hand-forged Japanese Tools for Australia
We stock Japanese garden and woodworking tools that cut clean and last. Perth dispatch with local support across Australia.
Trusted by professionals across Australia
Endorsed by gardeners who rely on precision every day.
“Outstanding service and some the best gardening hand tools available.”
— Verified professional gardener, SA
Explore Our Tool Collections
Hand-forged Japanese tools for every task in the garden or workshop
Japanese Precision Garden Tools
High-quality Japanese garden tools for precision pruning, grafting, and detailed trimming
Shop Precision ToolsHand-Forged Japanese Secateurs
Shop Japanese secateurs for clean, ergonomic cutting. Hand-forged for Australian gardens
Shop SecateursJapanese Digging & Weeding Tools
Durable Japanese hand tools for weeding, digging, raking, and planting in tough Aussie soil
Shop Cultivation ToolsYoshioka Japanese Shears and Loppers
Premium shears and loppers hand-forged in Japan by the Yoshioka blacksmith family
Shop Shears and loppersLet customers speak for us
Form, function, and longevity.
At East-West Tools, we specialise in high-quality Japanese tools handpicked from small, family-run makers across Japan.
Our tools are built to last, made with care, and meant to be used, loved, and passed down.
Born from a passion for thoughtful design and sustainable craftsmanship, driven by the idea that everyone should have access to the right tools, and the knowledge to use them.
Japanese Secateurs | Hand-Forged Pruning Tools for Gardeners
Precision-crafted Japanese secateurs made for clean cuts, lasting sharpness, and all-day comfort in the garden.
Explore Our Japanese Carving Tools
Precision-forged kiridashi knives and spoon gouges for woodworking, whittling, and detailed craftwork.
Tools Honed by Generations
Crafted with care by Yoshioka Hamono, a family-run forge in Ono, Hyōgo Japan. trusted by generations of gardeners.
Yoshioka Hamono
From the Forge of Yoshioka Hamono
Hand-forged Japanese shears from a third-generation forge in Ono City, Hyogo,Japan. Built for precision, balance, and lasting performance in the garden.
Eigata-Karikomi Hedging Shears-White Paper Steel
$290.00 – $330.00
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Meet us in person, explore our full range, and use a Japanese hand plane to make a pair of chopsticks to take home.
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