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A handsome, deceptively simple letter or magazine rack made from solid walnut wood for keeping your communications tidy atop your desk. Ideal for the storage of letters, cards and magazines without taking up too much space on a desk, table or countertop. Two gaps are integrated into the base to prev..

Beautifully machined colour anodised aluminium metric triangular drafting or architects scales from Japan. With metre scales in 1:100 which doubles as a standard 15cm millimetre marked rule); 1:200 (usefully marked in half-millimetres); 1:300; 1:400; 1:500; and 1:600. Obviously useful for architects..

Beautifully machined colour anodised aluminium metric triangular drafting or architects scales from Japan. With metre scales in 1:100 which doubles as a standard 15cm millimetre marked rule); 1:200 (usefully marked in half-millimetres); 1:300; 1:400; 1:500; and 1:600. Obviously useful for architects..

A steel rule, super straight and deadly accurate, made from hardened stainless steel. These metric rulers are made in Japan by the the Matsui Precision Manufacturing company, for draughtsmen, engineers and carpenters. Slightly sturdier than your average stainless steel ruler, each has conversion tab..

A freestanding gusseted pencil case from Japanese MD paper company, made using robust, raw Kurashiki canvas, this pencil case comes from the 'wabi-sabi' school of thought: the material is stiff at first and then softens with use, developing a unique character that reflects its time as your comp..

A medium desk tray (23.5cm by 16cm), perfect for larger sets of pencils, coloured pens, or small notes of deep green and white marbled desk trays of thermosetting melamine resin, made in Thailand for Hightide of Japan. Great for keeping workspaces, desks, and table tops tidy and organised. One suppl..

A small desk tray (15cm by 11cm) ideal for sharpeners, erasers, or compact travel or pocket pens and pencils of deep green and white marbled desk trays of thermosetting melamine resin, made in Thailand for Hightide of Japan. Great for keeping workspaces, desks, and table tops tidy and organised. One..

A long narrow pen tray (about 23cm by 7.5cm) of deep green and white marbled desk trays of thermosetting melamine resin, made in Thailand for Hightide of Japan. Great for keeping workspaces, desks, and table tops tidy and organised. One supplied, accoutrements for illustrative purposes and available..

A small but strong gold-coloured clip designed to keep all your loose papers under control. Measuring 5 x 7.7cm, and made from steel, this is a useful addition to any chaotic desk. The clip also has holes in its handle, so it doubles up as a handy wall-hanging device to display daily documents...

A desk-top or wall mounted tape dispenser with a body made of a single piece of folded and enamelled sheet steel, with hardened cutting blades, and one piece chromed machined rollers. Takes tape up to 25mm and 10cm. Made in Taiwan. Tape not supplied. Measures 15.5cm x 7cm x 3.5cm...

A desk-top or wall mounted tape dispenser with a body made of a single piece of folded and enamelled sheet steel, with hardened cutting blades, and one piece chromed machined rollers. Takes tape up to 25mm and 10cm. Made in Taiwan. Tape not supplied. Measures 15.5cm x 7cm x 3.5cm...

A desk-top or wall mounted tape dispenser with a body made of a single piece of folded and enamelled sheet steel, with hardened cutting blades, and one piece chromed machined rollers. Takes tape up to 25mm and 10cm. Made in Taiwan. Tape not supplied. Measures 15.5cm x 7cm x 3.5cm...

A desk-top or wall mounted tape dispenser with a body made of a single piece of folded and enamelled sheet steel, with hardened cutting blades, and one piece chromed machined rollers. Takes tape up to 20mm wide and about 5cm diameter. Made in Taiwan. Tape not supplied. Measures 9.5cm x 3cm x 4cm..

A desk-top or wall mounted tape dispenser with a body made of a single piece of folded and enamelled sheet steel, with hardened cutting blades, and one piece chromed machined rollers. Takes tape up to 20mm wide and about 5cm diameter. Made in Taiwan. Tape not supplied. Measures 9.5cm x 3cm x 4cm...

A desk-top or wall mounted tape dispenser with a body made of a single piece of folded and enamelled sheet steel, with hardened cutting blades, and one piece chromed machined rollers. Takes tape up to 20mm wide and about 5cm diameter. Made in Taiwan. Tape not supplied. Measures 9.5cm x 3cm x 4cm...

A desk-top or wall mounted tape dispenser with a body made of a single piece of folded and enamelled sheet steel, with hardened cutting blades, and one piece chromed machined rollers. Takes tape up to 20mm wide and about 5cm diameter. Made in Taiwan. Tape not supplied. Measures 9.5cm x 3cm x 4cm..

A 100ml tub of Yamato's Japanese 'washi-nori' craft glue, ideal for delicate crafting and for use with washi paper. As one of the oldest glue manufacturers in the world, operating in Tokyo since 1899, Yamato's glue is well recognised for its use of Tapioca as a natural, safe ingredient. The consiste..

A simple, classic, clipboard with a durable metal clip, which doubles as a handy wall-hanging device. The board is manufactured from smooth, recycled hardwood fibreboard. Measuring 330 x 230mm, this is a usefully sized clipboard, suitable for use with A4 and smaller, ideal for keeping handy notes on..

A dog shaped paper 'balloon' from Japan. Supplied folded in to a flattened crescent the balloons are inflated by blowing hard into the small foiled hole that marks the top of their heads, then because they are held in shape by the form of the glued segments and the innate stiffness of the paper rath..

A koala shaped paper 'balloon' from Japan. Supplied folded in to a flattened crescent the balloons are inflated by blowing hard into the small foiled hole that marks the top of their heads, then because they are held in shape by the form of the glued segments and the innate stiffness of the paper ra..

A monkey shaped paper 'balloon' from Japan. Supplied folded in to a flattened crescent the balloons are inflated by blowing hard into the small foiled hole that marks the top of their heads, then because they are held in shape by the form of the glued segments and the innate stiffness of the paper r..

An orca shaped paper 'balloon' from Japan. Supplied folded in to a flattened crescent the balloons are inflated by blowing hard into the small foiled hole that marks the top of their heads, then because they are held in shape by the form of the glued segments and the innate stiffness of the paper ra..

A panda shaped paper 'balloon' from Japan. Supplied folded in to a flattened crescent the balloons are inflated by blowing hard into the small foiled hole that marks the top of their heads, then because they are held in shape by the form of the glued segments and the innate stiffness of the paper ra..

A penguin shaped paper 'balloon' from Japan. Supplied folded in to a flattened crescent the balloons are inflated by blowing hard into the small foiled hole that marks the top of their heads, then because they are held in shape by the form of the glued segments and the innate stiffness of the paper ..

A pig shaped paper 'balloon' from Japan. Supplied folded in to a flattened crescent the balloons are inflated by blowing hard into the small foiled hole that marks the top of their heads, then because they are held in shape by the form of the glued segments and the innate stiffness of the paper rath..

A pink fish shaped paper 'balloon' from Japan. Supplied folded in to a flattened crescent the balloons are inflated by blowing hard into the small foiled hole that marks the top of their heads, then because they are held in shape by the form of the glued segments and the innate stiffness of the pape..

A raccoon shaped paper 'balloon' from Japan. Supplied folded in to a flattened crescent the balloons are inflated by blowing hard into the small foiled hole that marks the top of their heads, then because they are held in shape by the form of the glued segments and the innate stiffness of the paper ..

A seal shaped paper 'balloon' from Japan. Supplied folded in to a flattened crescent the balloons are inflated by blowing hard into the small foiled hole that marks the top of their heads, then because they are held in shape by the form of the glued segments and the innate stiffness of the paper rat..

A beach ball shaped paper 'balloon' from Japan. Supplied folded in to a flattened crescent the balloons are inflated by blowing hard into the small foiled hole that marks the top of their heads, then because they are held in shape by the form of the glued segments and the innate stiffness of the pap..

A large Amakusa natural sharpening stone from Japan, with a lower grit, equivalent to around 500 grit — great for quick sharpening of knives and other tools, including gardening tools and scissors. Soak in water for about 3 min prior to use so that the stone is saturated with water. Always place on ..

A large Binsui natural sharpening stone from Japan, with a lower grit, equivalent to around 700 grit — great for quick sharpening of knives and other tools, including gardening tools and scissors. Soak in water for about 3 min prior to use so that the stone is saturated with water. Always place on a..

A short single bevelled Kiridashi, with a cherry wood handle and sheath. The Kiridashi has a long history in Japan, renowned as an essential and versatile craft knife, and is a must have in any toolkit, artisan or amateur. The two layered stainless blade ensures longevity and rust-resistance, and it..

A general purpose double sided Japanese carpentry saw with a 240mm blade. The two sides have different purposes, the finer toothed side is for cutting across the grain, the coarser for ripping along the grain. Unlike western saws Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke, this can take a little adjustmen..

A traditional Japanese folding pocket knife from Kanekoma with a brass handle and beautiful hand forged 4" folded Hitachi aogami Blue Paper Steel blade. A small lever at the end of the handle is used to open the blade out (non-locking). The brass handle starts off shiny but soon mellows to a lovely ..

A traditional Japanese folding knife from Nagao Kinekoma with a trademarked folded brass handle and three inch triple layered Hitachi Aogami (blue paper - named after the wrapping the steel is traditionally supplied in) blade. First produced in 1894 when Tasaburo Shigematsu introduced a small double..

A beautiful Navy neck scarf, crafted using the traditional ‘Kasuri’ process, from the root word kasureru, meaning 'to blur'. Useful as a headscarf, neckerchief, small shawl, or even as a small table cover. Kasuri is a form of Ikat dyeing, where patterns are dyed into threads before weaving rather th..

A comfortable and flexible hat for sunny weather, crocheted by hand in Indonesia from kumazasa fibre washi, a unique fibre composed entirely of paper. Sasawashi yarns are made from twisted strips of paper, the composition of which is part Washi, and part Kumazasa. The wider the strip the thicker the..

A small brass bell attached to a leatherette strap with a pop-stud closure from Asano Mokkousho of Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, central Japan. Typically attached to a backpack whilst out tracking in bear country these work on the principle that bears actively seek to avoid humans and mostly on..

A hand forged trowel with a 6" SK5 carbon steel head which is slightly scooped, ideal for digging, weeding, scooping and burrowing. The sharpened blade breaks through heavy soil, and the sturdy Japanese white oak oak handle gives a comfortable hold for prolonged use. Hand forged by Kudo, a small fam..

A sturdy and effective pair of forged carbon steel bypass secateurs, made in Sanjō, a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan by Kobayashi, a specialist Garden Scissor and Shear maker. Their strong, sharp blades will make light work of pruning and trimming in the garden. These shears have carbon-s..

Traditional Japanese scissors, only 105mm long. The scissors are forged from a single billet, the blades and centre being beaten flat at right angles, then the bar bent, set, and carefully tempered at the elbow to form a spring. These small scissors are suitable for delicate and precise work with pa..

A pair of traditional Japanese gardening shears or bypass secateurs, made of high carbon stainless steel, giving a great edge with easy maintenance. Made in the historical hardware manufacturing centre of Miki City, Japan, by family-owned company Nishigaki. Lightweight, ergonomically shaped, texture..

A pair of traditional Japanese gardening shears or bypass secateurs, made of high carbon stainless steel, giving a great edge with easy maintenance. Made in the historical hardware manufacturing centre of Miki City, Japan, by family-owned company Nishigaki. Lightweight, ergonomically shaped, texture..

A pair of traditional Japanese gardening shears or bypass secateurs, made of high carbon stainless steel, giving a great edge with easy maintenance. Made in the historical hardware manufacturing centre of Miki City, Japan, by family-owned company Nishigaki. Lightweight, ergonomically shaped, texture..

A simple and handsome pair of carbon steel garden snips made in Sanjo, Japan, with blackened 50mm SK85 Steel blades and bright red, rubberised handles, giving a firm grip and better visibility when you've dropped them in the shrubbery. Perfect for flowers, fruit & veg, the fine, pointed bla..

Flexible and lightweight, made of heavy duty canvas, this case is the perfect holder for most secateurs and snips. It's lined with leatherette fabric, which is hand-stitched into the holster, to reinforce and strengthen it, and equipped with a loop at the top, it can also be hung for convenience. Th..

Lightweight flower and cuttings snips with 5cm straight ground pointed blades, ideal for finer work. Not as strong a secateurs these aren't intended for heavier pruning work or use on woody stems being more suited to more delicate works such as floristry or gathering tomatoes and soft fruits. The ha..

Strong pruning snips from Okatsune of Japan. Whilst still not as substantial as secateurs these are heavier weight than the similar looking no.304 snips and are commonly used in Japan for pruning and shaping pine. Ideal for tight spots and detailed work these can cut in those areas the deeper blades..

With double layered blades for a durable edge these secateurs are otherwise hot-forged from a single piece of differentially tempered steel - without joints or welds that might work harden or wear loose. Pleasingly heavy in the hand these are stronger shears intended to deal with the thicker (up to ..

Japanese drop forged secateurs made of Hitachi SK carbon steel, which gives an excellent general purpose edge, sharper than might be possible for similarly priced stainless steels, but without the fine hardness and longevity of the more costly white or blue paper steels. Each blade and handle of the..