I bought hand tools from Yamasuke Kurashige Tools because I needed the experience of receiving and working with quality tools. I've had my holiday to Japan cancelled twice and my plans to browse the tool market over there scuppered, this made me melancholy because I know I won't get the chance to go for many years.
What I loved is that Kurashige Tools wrapped the tools in in bubble wrap, carefully and thoughtfully. I had fun looking at the newspapers they also used as packing, although I couldn't read any of it, it made the experience of getting my tools that more special.
I especially liked the origami swan and parting thanking you note, the plane and tools I've bought all exceed expectations. I also bought a knife and was thrilled with it's cutting edge and beauty, I quickly made a custom wooden sheath for it in the kitchen.
Thank you again Kurashige Tools you made the sad event of not experiencing Japan less burdensome, I shall treasure what I've purchased and when I have saved up some more I will complete my chisel set.
Jack Gallacher
UK