Sanjo craftsmanship closer to you. A toolbox that supports life — from DIY to disaster prep.｜KAKURI
"Pro tools are hard to master."
KAKURI's making overturns that common sense.
It's packed with ideas — planes that need no adjustment, compact saws — so anyone can feel like a craftsman.
Pro sharpness, household size
Founded in 1946 in Sanjo City, Niigata — a town of metalwork. "KAKURI" began with making planes (kanna) and chisels (nomi) used by professional carpenters, but with the changing times shifted its perspective to "bring professional skills into everyday households." Drawing on Tsubame-Sanjo craftsmanship, it develops a wide range — from DIY tools easy for beginners, to outdoor goods, to disaster-prep gear that protects life in emergencies. "If the tools change, life changes." With that belief, they continue to share practical, high-quality Japanese tools with the world.
Why "KAKURI" Is Chosen | 3 Reasons
Roots in carpentry tools
Started as a trading company specializing in carpentry tools — planes, chisels, hammers. Because of that background, even today's household DIY tools have blade sharpness and metal durability on par with pro spec.
Kindness to beginners
Traditional tools are hard to adjust and maintain — but Kakuri actively adopts "replaceable blade" and "no-adjustment" mechanisms. Excellent usability that's ready to use straight out of the box, even for women and DIY beginners.
Reliable disaster-prep goods
A disaster-prep business that began in earnest after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Drawing on its know-how as a tool maker, it develops highly practical disaster-prep gear — sets including real crowbars and saws usable for escape and rescue from rubble.
Editor's Note
When you say "Kakuri Sangyo," the "bonito shaver" is a treasure in my home. The blade tuned by Sanjo craftspeople is exceptionally sharp; the sound and scent of shaving thin gives you an irreplaceable, luxurious moment. On the other hand, I love using the "replaceable-blade plane" for DIY. It frees you from the tough work of blade adjustment — even a beginner can plane wood smoothly — so you fall under the illusion that your skills have improved (laughs). A brand with an exquisite balance of "traditional tools" and "modern ease of use."
Sanjo Skill in Daily Life | 5 Editor's Picks
From DIY tools that adapt real carpentry tools for the home, to a long-selling bonito shaver, to a reassuring disaster-prep set. A lineup that enriches life.
Bonito Shaver (Paulownia Box)
The scent of freshly shaved bonito is exceptional. A piece where Sanjo's blade shines.
A long seller representing Kakuri. The blade — using the top grade of steel — is tuned by craftspeople one at a time; you can shave paper-thin bonito flakes with light force. The box uses paulownia wood, which regulates humidity. Chosen by anyone who wants to bring "real flavor" to the table.
For daily miso soup, tofu and egg-on-rice. Also ideal as a wedding-celebration gift.
Rikura Replaceable-Blade Plane
Anyone feels like a craftsperson. A plane that doesn't require finicky adjustment.
A plane is normally a tool where adjusting the blade extension is hard — but with this, just turn the dial. Since it's a "replaceable blade type," there's no need to sharpen when sharpness drops. A tool that dramatically increases the fun of DIY finishing work.
Chamfering wood, surface finishing, adjusting fittings.
Super Gikou Replaceable-Blade Saw
The pleasure of cutting cleanly. A DIY saw acknowledged by pros.
A standard saw supported by everyone from DIY beginners to veterans. Impulse-hardened, the blade lasts long and cuts smoothly through wood and PVC pipe alike. The easy-to-grip elastomer handle and one-touch blade replacement are appealing.
For Sunday carpentry, breaking down unwanted items, or pruning garden trees.
A4-Size Disaster-Prep Set
Peace of mind stored on a bookshelf. Ready for the office and the home.
A disaster-prep set that compactly stores a helmet, light, emergency food and so on in an A4 file-box-style case. It fits naturally on a bookshelf or in a drawer, and can be grabbed quickly in an emergency. A Good Design Award-winning hit.
On the office desk, on the home bookshelf, or as prep for living alone.
Outdoor Nata (Hatchet)
A forged blade from Tsubame-Sanjo. A real hatchet for enjoying a bonfire.
A real outdoor hatchet only a town of metalwork could deliver. The fire-forged blade is sturdy — strong at splitting firewood and pruning branches. A dedicated sheath keeps it safe to carry. The rugged design tickles a camper's heart.
Splitting firewood at camp, or bushcraft.
Summary: Sanjo tools that put life in order.
Making your own shelf, shaving bonito flakes, getting ready for a disaster.
Kakuri's products are tools that support a "polite life" and a "peace of mind."
The traditional technology of Tsubame-Sanjo quietly upgrades your everyday.
- Company
- KAKURI SANGYO CO., LTD.
- Founded
- 1946
- Address
-
3-3 Higashihonjoji, Sanjo City, Niigata 955-0823, Japan
Google Map - Tel
- +81-256-34-6111
- Business
- Manufacturing and wholesale of DIY supplies, carpentry tools, outdoor and disaster-prep goods
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