Japan Pottery Tools offers five different types of iron Kanna
(A, B, C, D, E, F, and G), each used for specialized trimming or
decorative work. All are held like a pencil, and used to trim away
excess clay (to shape the foot of a plate, draw patterns, etc.).
Kanna E is also a very useful tool to scrape off excess dry
glaze around a foot.
Type A($7):
Type B($7):
Type C($7):
Type D($7):
Type E($7):
Type F($7):
Type G($7):
The Tsuchikaki
The Tsuchikaki's custom shaped iron band makes scooping a
bowl out of a block of clay quick and easy. It can also be
used as a trimming tool.
Tsuchikaki ($7):
The Umakaki
This trimming tool is used to flatten a wide surface, such
as the bottom of a plate.
Umakaki ($6):
Wakanna
This "circle" wakanna is created exclusively for Japan
Pottery Tools. After seeing a similar tool used by a master
potter in Japan, we searched the country for suppliers -- with
no luck. So we had it made! This wakanna is designed for
trimming the side wall of a vase (or any large piece), and is
excellent for trimming the insides of bowls or plates. Since it
does not have a handle, there's nothing to get in the way.
This wakanna is also not a perfect circle, so it fits comfortably
in your hand.
