Asahi E1 Mokuba Japanese 2 way Nail Punch ONEID_OVER_18 The Hook Angle

The Hook Angle

Spring-Loaded

allowing for smooth and precise movement and more controlled tilting on the tool rest than is possible with a traditional straight-edged tool

One useful tip when using the Fingernail Profiler is that once the turner is comfortable with a particular shape it is advisable to make a mark or a bench stop so that he goes back to exactly the same length every time

but unlike traditional Japanese stones these do not require soaking ahead of time

Asahi E1 Mokuba Japanese 2 way Nail Punch ONEID_OVER_18 The Hook AngleBeautifully crafted as you would expect from a Japanese tool this two way nail bar from Mokuba measures 160mm in length and features two nail setting options. The two nail punch heads both feature a slightly concave end to allow nails to be easily located and stop them from slipping. There is a groove in the handle that allows nails to be straightened and the back of the head doubles as a small tack hammer. All in all a very neat and well thought out