Traditional Japanese fish scaler

This traditional Japanese fish scaler has a brass working end that won’t corrode and won’t add any flavor to the fish. Japan Woodworker sells them for $8 a pop, but $10 shipping will make that considerably more, so head down to your local Japanese woodworking boutique on your way to the fishing hole. [via Toolmonger]

1. [karrock]

   Interesting… But Alton would toss it for being a unitasker… ;o)

2. [Joel Johnson]

   Yeah, Toolmonger rules.

3. [Kevin]

   Even if you’re not interested in this particular tool, the Toolmonger site is well worth a visit.

4. [kaiza]

   Do knives count as tools? Either way:
   http://www.aritsugu-knives.com/

5. [Anonymous]

   I bet I got the same stuff at 105 yen. Works really well for large scale fish like bream. But the most versatile tool for scaling fish is the edge of a knife applied at a proper angle.