Japanese Marking Carpentry Tool Shirohiki Vtg Woodworking 13 cm Blade 4 mm T307 meoto iwa There are signatures and dates

There are signatures and dates on the bottom

such as holding cocktail sticks at a  party or a toothpick holder on a regular dining table

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing features a repetitive simple pattern of cute

Word on the frame

Japanese Marking Carpentry Tool Shirohiki Vtg Woodworking 13 cm Blade 4 mm T307 meoto iwa There are signatures and datesVtg Japanese Marking Scratching Tool Shirohiki for Carpentry This is a vintage Japanese marking scratching tool, shirohiki, for woodworking. It has two blades and is used to scratch accurate lines on wood for manufacturing. It is called Nicho shirohiki, which means two blade shirohiki. The space between the blades is adjustable with the bolt. Steel C1970 Item weight: 75 grams Packed weight: 275 grams Approx. length: 13 cm, blade: 4 mm Good condition