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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.

New Arrivals

Fresh from the forge
Tobisho SR-1 Pruning Shears
Tobisho SR-1 Pruning Shears
$140.00
Tobisho Topiary Clippers 270mm
Tobisho Topiary Clippers 270mm
$170.00–$195.00
Tobisho Yasugi Brazed Type-A Pruning Shears
Tobisho Yasugi Brazed Type-A Pruning Shears
$165.00–$190.00
Tobisho Ikiru Pruning Shears
Tobisho Ikiru Pruning Shears
$250.00
Tobisho Type-B Pruning Shears
Tobisho Type-B Pruning Shears
$120.00–$130.00
Tobisho Type-A Brazed Damascus Pruning Shears
Tobisho Type-A Brazed Damascus Pruning Shears
$250.00
Tobisho Classic Type-A Pruning Shears
Tobisho Classic Type-A Pruning Shears
$145.00–$150.00
Tobisho Pruning Shears
Tobisho Pruning Shears
$250.00

Trusted by professionals across Australia

Endorsed by gardeners who rely on precision every day.

Professional gardener hedge trimming using Yoshioka Japanese shears in South Australia
★★★★★

“Outstanding service and some the best gardening hand tools available.”

— Verified professional gardener, SA

"Tools should be sharpened, not replaced." Our philosophy at East West Tools

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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.

My Why

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.

Visit us at the markets

Visit us at the markets

Meet us in person, explore our full range, and use a Japanese hand plane to make a pair of chopsticks to take home.

Tool Talk

Tips on tool care, use and tradition

How to Choose and Use a Japanese Sickle

Choosing and Using Japanese Sickles

A practical guide to different sickle types and how to match each one to garden tasks for clean, efficient cutting.

Japanese Secateurs: Choose, Use, Maintain

Japanese Secateurs: Choose, Use, Maintain

Learn how to choose the right Japanese secateurs, use them effectively, and keep them in top condition.

Why Forged Carbon Steel?

Why Forged Carbon Steel Tools Win

Stronger, sharper, and easier to maintain. See why carbon steel is still the choice for serious gardeners and woodworkers.

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