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

One of my favorite tools for finish carpentry. This is a quality punch and I never miss. Finally a punch that fits in my tool rig. Money well spent and nobody else on job site has one like it.

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.

So much more useful than a regular nail punch

best nail punch ive had so far

A simple and useful tool that fits in a tool bag well. Well built and will be passed down to trusted family.

So, I needed to countersink what felt like a million nails on my deck refinish job. What I like about this punch is you can is the long end or short end as the punch. I liked the short end since my hand was off to the side and everything was closer to the nail and easier to strike. As other reviews have stated, this tool appears to have softer metal and with all the nails I did, it was pretty much no good after I finished (hundreds of nail heads). That said, it was a great tool for my needs.

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 tool Update: 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.

Beautiful craftsmanship, works great for setting those pin or finish nails. Quality Japanese tool in your hand.

its old shool but it works good,and will get you out of trouble.Its a quality tool.

Great quality. Love having this in my tool belt.

Use it lengthwise to get to those hard-to-reach nails, but the best is when you use the short end so you can keep your fingers away so you don't risk the hammer hitting them! Such a good design.

Great nail punch. Use it every day. Has many different applications. Recommend

Excellent quality tool! Perfect for reaching hard to reach nail heads. I needed a punch for doing siding. Some nails are hard to reach with the hammer. This punch is perfect for the job.