Ikeuchi kogatana carving knife with wooden handle and straight metal blade
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Ikeuchi Kogatana Carving Knife

$49.00

Ikeuchi Kogatana Japanese woodworking knife for trimming, marking, shaping and controlled detail cuts. A compact carbon steel edge tool, currently most useful as a comparison page while stock is unavailable.

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Product Care

Japanese carbon steel tools stay at their best when they are wiped dry, kept clean of sap, sharpened before they become blunt and oiled before storage. Read the full guide.

 

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Description

Ikeuchi kogatana for trimming, marking and fine woodwork

The Ikeuchi Kogatana Carving Knife is a compact Japanese woodworking knife for trimming, shaping, marking and controlled detail cuts. The 60mm carbon steel blade gives good control for small craft work, layout tasks and careful bench cuts.

This is a small precision edge tool, not a heavy workshop knife. It suits woodworkers and hobby carvers who want a simple Japanese blade for controlled cutting rather than rough stock removal.

Best suited to

  • Marking, scoring and trimming
  • Small wood carving and craft work
  • Controlled utility cuts at the bench
  • Woodworkers who want a compact Japanese kogatana

Kogatana vs carving set

  • Choose the kogatana for a compact single blade used for trimming, marking and detail cuts.
  • Choose a carving set if you need multiple profiles for gouging, shaping and hollowing.
  • For a broader setup, compare the Ikeuchi 6-piece Japanese wood carving tool set.

Browse Japanese carving knives and spoon tools, Japanese woodworking tools and saws or Japanese tool care and sharpening.

Specifications
  • Sizes stocked: 160mm kogatana
  • Steel stocked: Forged aogami blue no.2 carbon steel
  • Handles: Hardwood handle for grip and durability
  • Keep the blade clean and dry after use. Apply a thin layer of oil to prevent rust and sharpen on a fine waterstone when needed. Store in a dry area when not in use.
Maintenance

Keep the blade clean and dry after use. Apply camellia oil before storage and sharpen on suitable waterstones when the edge starts to feel forced.

For oil, stones and rust removal, browse Japanese tool care and sharpening.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kogatana used for?

It is a small Japanese utility carving knife used for trimming, shaping, and fine detailing in woodworking and craft applications.

What steel is used in this knife?

The blade is forged from aogami blue no.2 high carbon steel, which sharpens easily and takes a fine edge suitable for detailed work.

Does it come with a sheath?

Some Ikeuchi kogatana are supplied with a simple sheath, but availability depends on batch. The knife is primarily designed for workshop use.

How should I care for the blade?

Clean after use, dry thoroughly, and apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust. Sharpen with a fine waterstone when needed.

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