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Iwasaki Japanese
Carver's & Cabinetmaker's Floats

Iwasaki floats are the best tool of this type that we have been able to find. We feel that they are far superior to the domestically made floats that are available. Unlike the domestic floats, Iwasaki floats come very sharp, and because they are so hard, they will hold their edge remarkably well, even on the hardest woods like ebony. Iwasaki floats can even be used on aluminum. If your Iwasaki floats do eventually need to be sharpened, this will need to be done with a carving slip. They are far too hard to use files.

The Iwasaki floats incorporate an innovative edge design, which gives them a fast and smooth cut, while minimizing clogging. The cutting teeth on conventional floats run continously across the face of the tool. On the Iwasaki floats, there is a staggered break in the cutting edges, which breaks the shavings for smoother cuts and less clogging.

We include a Lutz file handle free of charge with every tanged Iwasaki float that we sell. We also sell the Lutz file handles & cleaners separately (see the Lutz page). Lutz file handles are made in the USA (Maine) with native birch and are of the best quality.

Iwasaki Japanese Floats - Flat with Grip

Stock #	Description	Price	Qty	Buy
IW-8CPFEF	Iwasaki Carving Float with Grip, 110mm Flat Extreme-Fine Cut 10mm wide	$29.95
IW-150FM	Iwasaki Carving Float with Grip, 110mm Flat Medium Cut 15mm wide	$29.95

Iwasaki Japanese Floats - Flat - 150mm

Stock #	Description	Price	Qty	Buy
IW-150CPFEF	Iwasaki Carving Float, 150mm Flat Extreme-Fine Cut 15mm wide	$32.95
IW-150CPF	Iwasaki Carving Float, 150mm Flat Fine Cut 15mm wide	$32.95

Iwasaki Japanese Floats - Flat - 200mm

Stock #	Description	Price	Qty	Buy
IW-200CPFEF	Iwasaki Carving Float, 200mm Flat Extreme-Fine Cut 20mm wide	$34.95
IW-200CPF	Iwasaki Carving Float, 200mm Flat Fine Cut 20mm wide	$32.95
IW-200FM	Iwasaki Carving Float, 200mm Flat Medium Cut 20mm wide	$32.95

Iwasaki Japanese Floats - Half-Round with Grip

Stock #	Description	Price	Qty	Buy
IW-8CPHREF	Iwasaki Carving Float with Grip, 110mm Half-Round Extreme-Fine Cut 10mm wide	$32.95
IW-150HRM	Iwasaki Carving Float with Grip, 110mm Half-Round Medium Cut 15mm wide	$29.95

Iwasaki Japanese Floats - Half-Round - 150mm

Stock #	Description	Price	Qty	Buy
IW-150CPHREF	Iwasaki Carving Float, 150mm Half-Round Extreme-Fine Cut 15mm wide	$32.95
IW-150CPHR	Iwasaki Carving Float, 150mm Half-Round Fine Cut 15mm wide	$32.95

Iwasaki Japanese Floats - Half-Round - 200mm

Stock #	Description	Price	Qty	Buy
IW-200CPHREF	Iwasaki Carving Float, 200mm Half-Round Extreme-Fine Cut 20mm wide	$34.95
IW-200CPHR	Iwasaki Carving Float, 200mm Half-Round Fine Cut 20mm wide	$32.95
IW-200HRM	Iwasaki Carving Float, 200mm Half-Round Medium Cut 20mm wide	$32.95