This single-sided 200mm half-round Japanese rasp is made by the Wataoka company in the Hiroshima Prefecture Japan. The cut is sharp and the action very smooth. This rasp is perfect for anyone wanting to complete hand work such as shaping curves or sculpting wood.
Working with hand tools is one of the great pleasures of woodworking. And using Japanese tools takes this experience to the next level.
This Japanese rasp works as fast as a rasp yet cuts clean like a file. Unlike the rough finish and sawdust produced by conventional rasps, this Japanese rasp acts more like a tiny plane producing fine shaving and a smooth finish. This rasp is great for hand work such as shaping the inside of curves, carving or sculpting. Please note – this rasp is supplied without a handle, make your own for a perfect fit.
The Wataoka half-round rasp
This single-sided Japanese rasp saw cuts fast and clean. It is compact and light thus perfect for extensive hand work such as sculpting. The teeth are arranged like a single-cut file, with the rows of teeth interrupted by diagonal grooves. This configuration allows the rasp to take tiny shavings while minimising clogging.
Versatile
Besides wood, this Japanese rasp will also work well on bamboo, resins and plastics and other composite materials such as MDF and plywood. This versatility makes these rasps ideal not only for sculptors and carvers, but also for cabinet makers, toy makers, musical instrument makers and anyone else who needs to shape wood.
Made in Japan
This Japanese rasp is a high-quality product, 100% designed and manufactured in Japan.