CitizenKate Report post Posted November 27, 2010 Just wanted to pass along an interesting find I stumbled upon that I don't think very many of us know about. This merchant has an interesting assortment of leatherworking tools and supplies, much of the typical stuff, but also some fairly unique and unusual products (at least in the US market), including stamps, swivel knives, an interesting assortment of punches, powdered dyes (that mix with alcohol, and can be shipped by air)... those are just some of the things I noticed. http://www.goodsjapan.jp/servlet/the-Leather-Craft-Items/Categories Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cem Report post Posted November 27, 2010 Thanks for the link Kate looks like they have their own shop now as I remember seeing them on Ebay, I have been eyeing off some of the books they sell as some seem to have been published recently. Cheers, Clair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted November 27, 2010 Thanks a Million Kate, the dyepowder looks more than interesting:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O Report post Posted November 27, 2010 I've bought two of their awls through their eBay store. They're ridiculously sharp. You don't even feel them go into your finger, just wonder where the red dye came from...... BUT.....it doesn't last long - about 1.5 holsters. And, the blade will pull out of the handle fairly quickly. The prices are very, very right, though. So.....keep a sharpening stone and a tube of super glue handy if you're going to use their awls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted November 28, 2010 Simon Bennett is the proprietor and he is great to work with. I have purchased several books from him and even though they are written in Japanese they are ridiculously visual with many photographs to help any crafter without the language. I have also purchased some of the swivel knifes and they are much better than the Tandy general swivel knifes. The actions are smooth and spin without skipping a beat. You will not be dissatified with the service from GoodsJapan. Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Ghillie Report post Posted December 14, 2010 I have purchased 3 of the swivel knives, without blades, and can only recommend them for quality, price and free shipping from Japan. They are similar to Tandy's but less money and smoother swivel. I have a total of 9 swivel knives but these are my favourite. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mugwump Report post Posted December 14, 2010 thank you for the suggestion of this 'shop' ... i think i'm in love with a few of the products.... i guess i better put an order together to see if the romance will last.... again, thank you for the kink...i mean link..... eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roo4u Report post Posted December 14, 2010 they still have an ebay store as well....i was eyeing their goodies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazybum Report post Posted December 15, 2010 anyone tried their edge beveler? Are they better than the craftool ones at tandy? Whats the difference between the S type and the cheaper one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pepin1948 Report post Posted December 15, 2010 May be is the same man, but have a look http://crafts.shop.ebay.com/Home-Arts-Crafts-/160667/i.html?_catref=1&_fln=1&_ssn=goodsjapan&_trksid=p3911.c0.m282 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alvetjarn Report post Posted March 10, 2013 Reviving this trhead after seeing Ian Atkinsons review the other day. Ian Atkinson Youtube clip where he talks and show stuff he bought: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckfDgtCRhb4 GoodsJapans youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/GoodsJapanJP GoodsJapans Homepage: http://www.goodsjapan.jp/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustKate Report post Posted March 10, 2013 Glad you did that! I was looking for this site again a week or two ago, and couldn't find it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelheadFineGoods Report post Posted March 17, 2013 I've been very happy with my purchases from GoodsJapan. I love the books that they carry, but unfortunately I don't speak Japanese. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jk215 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Will also put in a good review for Goods Japan. Shipping takes a long time to the states (Im used to one day shipping from Tandy) but its worth it. Great stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcjerjer Report post Posted May 10, 2013 I'm thinking of buying this kit to start my leatherworking: http://www.goodsjapan.jp/item/leather-craft-items-leathercra/craft-sha-leathercraft-leather/lid=29748680 Would this have everything I need? Does the groover work to make those edge creases? I know it doesn't come with a wheel spacer, but hopefully the prickers/chisels will do just as good of a job. Should I be concerned that I'm not using a soft mallet, as it includes a wooden one? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites