r/JapaneseWoodworking is a subreddit with 27k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses japanese, kanna, plane, chisels, and handle, and they frequently recommend/review whetstone and chisel set.
Tools of the trade ~ Traditional and modern examples of woodworking from Japan ~ Items made using Japanese methods and materials ~ Techniques specific to the craft as practiced in Japan.
Popular Themes in r/JapaneseWoodworking
#1
Advice Requests
: "Finally figured out how to get this bad boy SHARP"
18 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "I dropped my Kanna blade on the corner and I need help"
9 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I'm so frustrated, really..."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/JapaneseWoodworking
#1
Japanese
: "Second hand Japanese chisels"
9 posts
#2
Kanna
: "I just love Kanna — forged the blade myself for a Japanese hand plane"
7 posts
#3
Plane
: "I just love kanna — forged the blade myself for a Japanese hand Plane"
6 posts
#4
Chisels
: "My cousin made new handles for his Chisels and he replaced the kuchiganes and katsuras as well and he wanted to show off his work lol. These are all made by Masashige except the first two on the left in the third photo. They were all custom made to his specs."
5 posts
#5
Handle
: "My cousin made new Handles for his chisels and he replaced the kuchiganes and katsuras as well and he wanted to show off his work lol. These are all made by Masashige except the first two on the left in the third photo. They were all custom made to his specs."
4 posts
#6
Woodworking
: "Italian eco-design/Woodworking student -2 years trying to land a Woodworking internship in Japan, no luck. Any advice?"
3 posts
#7
Chisel
: "Second hand Japanese Chisels"
3 posts
#8
Sharpening
: "How long did it take you to get good at Sharpening?"
3 posts
#9
Kumiko
: "Kumiko tea chest"
3 posts
#10
Maker
: "Any info on this Maker?"
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/JapaneseWoodworking
Whetstone
8 reviews
#1
Shapton
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Naniwa
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Suzuki Tool
5.0★ from 1 review
Chisel Set
2 reviews
#1
Kurashige
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Kikuhiromaru
4.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/JapaneseWoodworking
Yearly
+10k members(62.2%)
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Last updated: September 18, 2026