Clay Cutter - Yumi Steel

The Japanese title of this tool is “Yumi”; in English is “Bow”. This tool in steel maintains a taut line for cutting edges. It is used to trim off uneven rims on bowls, cups or plates; and to create flat sides on round objects. Yumi has been being used in the East for hundreds of years, and it is still a common pottery tool in Japan now. The most significant advantage of this tool over other cutting tools is that it is easy to control; it can produce sharp and clean cut on thick soft clay. Though this is a simple tool, there are some basic rules need to be followed in order to get the best result. 8,3 x 7,4 cm.