The Japanese genno is a traditional hammer used by Japanese carpenters and joiners. Its forged steel head allows for precise striking during wood joinery and carpentry work.
This Japanese Genno Masayuki hammer is a handmade piece crafted by the blacksmith Masayuki Baba, known for his traditional carpentry tools.
The head is made of solid forged steel, guaranteeing strength, durability, and striking power.
The surface features a natural pattern resembling a wood grain, a sought-after aesthetic characteristic on forged tools.
Weighing 300 g, this hammer offers excellent balance for precise carpentry and cabinet-making work.
The hammer comes in a wooden box, ideal for protecting and storing the tool.
Product: Japanese hammer
Type: genno
Craftsman: Masayuki Baba
Weight: 300 g (80 monme)
Shape: square head
Material: forged steel
Origin: Japan
Accessory: wooden box
Dimensions
Weight: 300 g
Format: square head
Handle hole size: approx. 21.5 × 8.0 mm
(dimensions may vary slightly depending on the forged piece)
When to use this hammer
This hammer is used for:
traditional carpentry
wood joinery
timber framing
woodworking
adjusting joints
• Traditional Japanese Genno hammer
• Handcrafted in Japan
• Head made of solid forged steel
• Aesthetic wood grain pattern
• Excellent balance for carpentry
• Delivered in a wooden box
