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Japanese scraper, Kagi Bessho Jirō type – For grooves and corners

Japanese scraper, Kagi Bessho Jirō type – For grooves and corners

Hishika Industry

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The Kagi-gata Hishika Japanese scraper is a precision tool handcrafted in Japan by Hishika Industry and signed Bessho Jirō. Made from high-carbon steel from Japanese saw manufacturing, it is designed for cleaning grooves, rebates, shallow mortises, and other hard-to-reach areas. Its hooked shape (Kagi-gata) allows for precise work without damaging adjacent surfaces.

With two cutting lengths of 20 mm and 17 mm, it offers excellent control for restoration work, traditional joinery, and cabinet making. Each scraper is handcrafted and features the unique characteristics of a Japanese artisan tool.

Manufacturer:Hishika Industry
Model :Bessho Jirō “Kagi-gata” Scraper
Japanese form: Kagi-gata= key/hook shape
Dimensions:50 mm × (long 20 mm / short 17 mm)
Thickness :1.2 mm
Material :High carbon steel
Usage:Finishing grooves, rebates, coves, sliding door tracks, narrow areas
Handmade (variations possible)

  • "Key/hook" shape ideal for very narrow grooves
  • Direct access to the gorges without touching the surrounding surfaces
  • Improves the gliding of sliding doors (fusuma)
  • High carbon steel: clean and durable cut
  • Ultra-compact design for maximum precision
  • High-quality Japanese handcrafted tool
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