Japanese Trowels

I've been asked numerous times where one can purchase fine Japanese trowels. Yamanishi hand forged trowels are regarded as among the best in Japan. In cooperation with Yamanishi, I'd like to provide these trowels to passionate plasterers abroad. These tools are expensive. They are produced by hand for a living. And once you see the quality of the work and hold it in your hand, you'll sense the pride of the craftsman who produced it. If cared for properly, Yamanishi's traditional Japanese trowels will last a lifetime.


Traditional Japanese Trowels
These trowels have been used in Japan for centuries to create beautiful and resilient earthen and lime plastered walls.

Premier Hanyaki Application Trowel (Normal Width) A-101
Primary application trowel used for applying and evening plaster.
135mm 6,100JPY
210mm 6,500JPY
240mm 7,000JPY
270mm 7,700JPY
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Premier Honyaki Application Trowel (Black Handle, Normal Width) A-151
Universal trowel used for applying, evening and compressing plaster.
150mm 7,000JPY
210mm 8,300JPY
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Premier Honyaki Finishing Trowel A-351
Essential honyaki finishing trowel
210mm 7,500JPY
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Honyaki Yanageba Trowel C-121
Versatile trowel used to apply plaster in difficult areas, curves and the boarders around a wall.
120mm 6,000JPY
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Honyaki Kimeguri Trowel C-131
Slender trowel used to plaster small details and correct the plaster after masking tape is removed.
105mm 5,500JPY
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Honyaki Rounded Corner Shikkui Trowel C-127
Rounded corners reduce trowel marks when plastering sticky and elastic plasters such as Shikkui.
165mm 7600JPY
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Jigane
The quintessential Japanese trowel. Excellent for applying and evening earthen or lime plasters.
150mm 8,100JPY
180mm 8,400JPY
210mm 8,600JPY
240mm 9,300JPY
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Black Jigane
Polished black to reduce rusting. Excellent for applying and evening earthen or lime plasters.
150mm 7,900JPY
270mm 10,200JPY
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White Paper no. 1 Honyaki Finishing Trowel A-341
Hard honyaki steel used for compression
180mm 8,500JPY
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Blue Paper no. 1 Honyaki Finishing Trowel A-331
Amongst the hardest honyaki steels used for compression and polishing.
180mm 12,100JPY



Golden Dragon Honyaki Finishing Trowel with Paulownia wood box A-301
Yamanishi-san's ultimate finishing trowel.
180mm 23,900JPY
210mm 24,700JPY
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Basic Honyaki Finishing Trowel B211 0.5mm thick
Thin, flexible Honyaki steel for finishing and compressing floors and walls. Easy to use.
240mm 5,900
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Mt. Fuji Honyaki Pull Trowel C-151
The shape of the trowel allows for easy compression of plaster in difficult areas, such as around wood framing, corners, etc.
90mm 7,300JPY
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Honyaki Cranes Neck Trowel C-161
The shape of the neck allows one to apply and even plaster in very difficult to reach areas
60mm 4,900JPY
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Honyaki Corner Trowel 6mm radius D-301
For plastering corners.
135mm 5,200JPY
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Honyaki Motokubi Application and Evening Trowel C-101
Used to apply and even plaster in narrow and difficult to reach areas.
210mm 8,500JPY
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Premier Honyaki Jinzo Trowel A-701
Hard, thick honyaki steel used for compressing cement based plasters for a polished or exposed aggregate finish
180mm 8,000JPY
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Contemporary Japanese Trowels

Meeting the needs of modern construction, these easy to use, flexible stainless steel trowels are appropriate for thin applications on dry wall or compressing traditional Japanese finishes.

Stainless Steel Application and Finishing Trowel A-611 0.5mm thick
Used for applications on dry wall and thin finish coats
240mm 6,000JPY
270mm 6,500JPY
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Stainless Steel Namikeshi Trowel A-601 0.3mm thick
Used to remove trowel marks and compress plasters
210mm 5,500JPY
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Basic Set of Six Essential Trowels
Premier Hanyaki Application Trowel (Normal Width) A-101 240mm
Premier Honyaki Application Trowel (Black Handle, Normal Width) A-151 150mm
Honyaki Yanageba Trowel C-121 120mm
Honyaki Kimeguri Trowel C-131 105mm
Stainless Steel Application and Finishing Trowel A-611 0.5mm thick, 240mm long
Stainless Steel Namikeshi Trowel A-601 0.3mm thick, 210mm long
30,000JPY
By purchasing a set of all six, you save 7,000JPY
All prices include sales tax and fully insured international express shipping