KAKURI Nail Punch Tool for Woodworking 1/8" Made in Japan, KUGISHIME Japanese Nail Setter Hevy Duty Japanese Steel, Black

The KAKURI Nail Punch Tool is a marvel of Japanese engineering! Just knowing it's made in Japan instantly sets a high expectation, and it absolutely delivers. This 'KUGISHIME' tool is perfect for precision woodworking, with its dual head and safe, large striking surface. The heavy-duty Japanese steel construction ensures it's built to last a lifetime. For anyone serious about woodworking, this tool is a must-have. You can feel the quality and craftsmanship the moment you hold it. Truly impressive!This review represents my personal opinion and experience with this product. I am not affiliated with the manufacturer or seller, and this review should not be interpreted as an endorsement or professional advice. Any reliance on the information provided is at your own risk.

I've had this now for 9 months and doing a whole home remodel this nail set/punch has been invaluable. I own a set of 'regular' nail sets but I reach for this almost every time I need one. The 'short' end is extremely handy. Very well made, heavy duty, built for generations. It has a typical rough finish like many tools from Japan but that doesn't bother me, as a matter of fact I like it. It's a working tool after all. One note, it is bigger than most and it will leave a larger hole to fill, but again, no bother, I'm filling a hole anyway no matter what kind of nail set I use. Great tool!

Looks like a baby hammer, and works great. The Asian symbols make you want to bang the gong.

It’s nice and beefy which is great for me. Al the nailsets I’ve ever purchased in the US are always too hard and brittle. They usually break the first time I try to set a nail with one. This one seems softer (I can see light hammer marks from when I struck it) but still more than hard enough for its purpose.Four stars because it does have a very rough finish, though that’s not a huge deal and doesn’t affect the functionality at all of this toolUpdate: going on almost a year of very frequent use as a professional trim carpenter, and other than it being dinged up a little from constantly thwacking it with a hammer, it’s still not chipped at all. Very pleased with it. It sinks brads and frame nails with ease.I previously gave it four stars because of the very rough finish on it, but I’ve since changed my mind about that since it’s a non-issue and doesn’t affect the tool in any way other than cosmetically.Update 5/8/2025: I dropped it off a ladder at work and now it’s gone. Next day, it’s not where I dropped it. Someone around this jobsite’s got sticky fingers.

This was exactly what I needed to set heavy duty floor nails.

Such a good buy. It has gotten tons of use and hasn't shown any signs of wear and tear.

I really like the option to use it like a normal nail set or the “low profile” way. Very handy. Well made and solid. I’m very happy with this.

Love this nail set. It’s especially good for large headed nails. The offset top set allows you to get into tight corners but also hit hard to drive in my case rust old cut nails with out worries of hitting your hand. Like many Japanese wood working products simple elegant effective design.