Vintage Kakuri My Home Woodworking Tool Kit

Vintage Kakuri My Home Woodworking Tool Kit

$200.00

A vintage Kakuri “My Home” woodworking kit from Miki, Japan. Complete in its red fitted case with saw, plane, chisels and essentials. Perth dispatch, Australia wide. One-off collectible you can also put to work.

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Description

Vintage Kakuri Japanese home woodworking kit

This vintage Kakuri My Home woodworking kit is an old-stock Japanese tool set suited to collectors, display or anyone interested in compact home woodworking kits. Stock is unavailable on this page, so treat it as a reference listing unless restocked manually.

For current tools, browse Japanese tool kits and bundles or Japanese woodworking tools and saws.

Specifications
  • Set contents: Ryoba saw, kanna plane, chisels, hammer, marking gauge, rasp, ruler, and accessories
  • Case dimensions: Approx. 45–50 cm length
  • Steel stocked: High carbon tool steel (vintage specification)
  • Maker: Kakuri, Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
  • Era: Late Showa period (1970s–1980s)
  • Handles: Timber handles with traditional rattan-wrapped saw handle
  • Joint: Laminated iron in kanna, riveted and fitted joints throughout
  • Other sizes available to order: Not applicable; one-off vintage set
Maintenance

Inspect and sharpen all cutting edges before first use. Use fine whetstones to restore sharpness. Apply light camellia oil after each session to prevent rust and maintain the vintage steel. Avoid leaving tools in damp conditions or in direct sunlight. Store the kit closed in its case when not in use.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the kit complete and original?

Yes. The tools shown are period Kakuri items seated in the original molded tray within the red case.

Can I use the tools or is it only for display?

You can use them. Expect to sharpen and lightly tune the edges, then oil after use to protect the vintage steel.

What era is “My Home” from?

Late Showa period. These export DIY kits were common in the 1970s–1980s and are now collectible.

Where was it made?

Miki, Hyogo, Japan by Kakuri, a long-standing maker of Japanese woodworking tools.

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