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JTA History and Reviews

Japanese Tools Australia was founded in 2009 by furniture maker Christian Timbs. Christian's experience training and working in England, Tasmania and Japan made him well acquainted with the virtues and traditions of Japanese tools. Initially Christian offered Australian woodworkers a small selection of Japanese saws, sharpening stones and chisels from his workshop in southern Sydney.

Japanese Tools Australia has since expanded with a knowledgeable team and stock more than 1000 unique, hand chosen products to be used by professionals and hobbyists in the pursuit of their creative vision, with more constantly being selected.

JTA stands behind the quality of every one of our products and know that we offer our customers the best woodworking tools possible, whether their application be for students, enthusiasts or tradespeople. Centuries of tradition and experience lay behind Japanese toolmaking and woodworking culture, and we are proud to bring these stories to Australia and the world.

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Mouse Knife
Bec H. (Melbourne, Victoria)
Mighty Mouse

I love this knife and it's used nearly every day. Convenient size, super sharp and quality made!

Accurate square

Well made and well priced for what you get I use it to square my table saw miter saw and its size is perfect for doing these tasks you won’t be disappointed if your thinking of purchasing this product

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Drill Roll Bag
Mark W. (Sydney, New South Wales)
Drill roll

This is my second drill roll
I use it exclusively for the fractional bits and take both to my men’s shed every week thereby ensuring that I can find a sharp bit in the right size immediately instead of scrabbling through a drawer full of blunt unsized bits

Love ❤️ this!

I already have one of these and I purchased one for my daughter for her birthday. She was so delighted to receive it.

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Japanese Nail Punch Anvil Shape
Mauro S. (Melbourne, Victoria)
Nail punch

Great little gadget
Excellent in hard to reach spots due to the off set head
Definitely recommend

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Pocketboy 170mm
Andrew W. (Melbourne, Victoria)
Nice little saw. Thanks!

This is a great little saw and cuts fast.

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Tan Leather Handled Secateurs - 200mm
Andrew W. (Melbourne, Victoria)
High quality and work great.

Bought these for my wife and she likes them. Thanks

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Shinto Saw Rasp E1201 Medium & Fine - 200mm
Mark W. (Sydney, New South Wales)
Medium and Fine rasp

Wow what a pleasure to use. It gives a great result on both the medium and fine sides with the minimum of effort. I am considering getting the companion coarse version

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Fugaku Folding Saw - 240mm Dozuki - Super Hard
Ian T. (Wellington, Wellington Region)
Another fine Japanese Saw

Another beautiful Japanese saw solidly made with easy to open and close action. The cut is clean and accurate and the saw is well balanced. I use it as a general purpose saw for panels, crosscut and joinery. Very pleased with the quality.

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Handmade Drawknife
Harry B. (Melbourne, Victoria)
Handmade Drawknife

A truly beautifull tool that is addictively satisfying to use. This type of craftsmanship needs to be supported.

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Mini Secateurs Kit
Peter M. (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory)
Third pair and I will buy more!

My most recent purchase of these secateurs was my third. I originally got a pair for my Mum, then one for me and the most recent pair for my sister in NZ (who is now also in love with them). They are not cheap but definitely worth the money. They are a pleasure to use and are really tough. I love mine and will give them as special gifts into the future as they are that good. The only downside is that you need to look after them to keep them in perfect condition (and if you do they stay in beautiful condition). Buy the cleaner and oil - you won't regret it.

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Gardening Sickle
Jenny S.A.N. (Sydney, New South Wales)
Another great tool!

I bought this to go with the Hori Hori that I absolutely love. The sickle cut through thick kniphofia grass so easily and I am sure I will find lots of other uses for it. A beautifully made and easy to use tool - highly recommend!

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Cantilever Toolbox GL-350
Shelley H. (Melbourne, Victoria)
Functional and great looking

Considered design, layout and look makes this a great toolbox for people who like nice things. I love that I can tailor the layout on the top section with the divider - perfect for smaller things.

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Spoon Bowl Chisel - Bent 9mm U-Gouge
Sky (Brisbane, Queensland)
Good tool at a fair price.

Decent quality tool for the price.
I always prefer wooden tools for the feel in hand. Excellent for cleaning up inside bowls, I use it daily in my kintsugi practice.

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Adhesive Backed Sandpaper
Forestwood G. (Sydney, New South Wales)
Excellent

Really good quality cut, very handy to have in adhesive A4...highly recommended...

Perfection

Well balanced, feels great in the hand, great everyday tape. Loves it so much I got a second just incase I lost one.

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Gardening Sickle
paul s. (Queanbeyan, New South Wales)
I love the gardening sickle

I love the gardening sickle. It’s such a simple and effective tool.

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Hori Hori Japanese Garden Knife with Tough Sheath
paul s. (Queanbeyan, New South Wales)
Awesome tool

Very happy with my hori hori knife. It’s been useful in many ways. Love the hard sheath.

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Plastic Vernier Calipers
David D. (Perth, Western Australia)
A surprise addition to my shirt pocket !

I stumbled on this little gem when I was visiting the shop on a trip to Sydney. I love it and use it almost everyday... The best impulse buy ever.

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Professional Onikatana Ryoba 210mm
Ian (Wollongong, New South Wales)
Superb

Effortless, accurate cuts make this saw a joy to use. If you’re umming and arring about purchasing this saw - don’t hesitate, just get it.
Plus the team at JTA can be relied upon to get it to you asap.
PS. I never write reviews. This is a quality product, at a great price, from a great company - Japanese Tools Australia.

Japanese stainless steel sickle. Flat blade

This is a versatile tool for gardening. Its design allows for accurate and thorough weeding and tidying in garden beds and surrounds. A favourite gardening tool.

Gardening Sickle

This gardening tool is the best piece of equipment to use. Its design allows me to remove unwanted plants carefully and precisely in garden beds. It makes weeding easier and satisfying.

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Sosaku Baren
Peter G. (Sydney, New South Wales)
Worth buying

This Baren is 30% larger than the $7 version - a pleasure to use on my 130mm-wide rice paper prints - controls well with the rear binding - and, any ink through the rice paper, removes from the baren easily with a sponge. Worth the purchase!

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15cm Carpenter's Square With Stop (15mm width)
George (Sydney, New South Wales)
Very useful even for one job

I use this for a bunch of things layout etc but it is great for making sure hinges are squarely attached, it is worth just that one task. Setup it up and leave it.

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Camellia Oil - 240ml with spray
The R.B.G. (Perth, Western Australia)
Camellia oil

Very happy with this product. Will buy it again when I need it.