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Kuksa Wooden Mug Crafting Kit

Kuksa Wooden Mug Crafting Kit

$172.47 USD
$172.47 USD
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KUKSA (Kuksa)
A traditional Nordic wooden mug handcrafted with techniques passed down through generations. Each piece is made while wishing happiness for its owner, and there is a saying that those who receive a KUKSA are blessed with good fortune.

Why This Kit

  • The most challenging inner hollowing is already completed on the mug blank.

  • All that’s left is to carve the handle to your original design using chisels or a knife.

  • The included tools are selected specifically for making a KUKSA—practical, beginner-friendly, and precise.

  • Finish with expressive tool marks or sand to a clean, smooth surface—make it your very own, one-of-a-kind KUKSA.

Materials (Pre-shaped Blanks)

  • KUKSA mug: Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum)

  • Square plate blank: Walnut

  • Spoon blank: Kiso Hinoki cypress

Included Tools & Accessories

  • High-Speed Steel (HSS) Carving Chisels (3 pcs)

    • Gouge 9 mm

    • Shallow Gouge Short Bent 12 mm

    • Very Shallow Gouge 18 mm

  • Carving Knife (HSS, three-layer steel): blade width 9 mm, exposed length 35 mm

  • Coarse-cut wood rasp 185 mm

  • Chisel case and individual tip caps for each chisel

  • Waterproof sandpaper: #150, #240, #400 (one sheet each)

  • Step-by-step making guide included

Suggested Workflow

  1. Sketch your handle design directly on the blank.

  2. Shape with the Gouge / Shallow Gouge Short Bent / Very Shallow Gouge as needed.

  3. Refine with the carving knife and rasp.

  4. Choose your finish: leave carving textures or sand through #150 → #240 → #400 for smoothness.

 

Option: "Quick Edge Restorer" ( +¥1,000 (about USD 6.5) )

The "Quick Edge Restorer" is a user-friendly sharpening tool designed to effortlessly restore the sharpness of your chisels. The included sharpening cloth requires no additional abrasive; it's ready to use as is. The custom wooden plate is optimally shaped for polishing both the front and back of the blade. Unlike traditional whetstones, no advanced skills are needed; you can easily revive your blade's edge. It's an ideal item for daily maintenance and care before and after carving tasks.

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