The 'NAKAGO-NUKI'  is a tool that was developed to loosen difficult to remove Shirasaya handles.

Both the 'Wedge' and the 'Hammer head' are made of a Philippine hardwood.  The handle is solid Bamboo.

This identical 'hammer & wedge set (made by us) is available elsewhere at prices as high as $35 and in Japan as high as $65.

Because we manufacture this tool and supply it to others, you may order it here at the 'factory-direct' price of $25.