Shinwa Sashigane Square 50cm Metric

While deeply rooted in the iconic design of the traditional Japanese Sashigane, this particular model offers a crucial modern adaptation: a pure metric measurement system.

It features clear millimetre increments on both sides of both arms, front and back, making it exceptionally intuitive for Western woodworkers who prioritise straightforward metric measurements over traditional pi-based or Pythagorean calculation markings.

The Sashigane’s distinctive flexible nature and profiled cross-section are retained, allowing it to subtly raise its edge off the work surface. This ingenious design prevents ink from smudging or bleeding along the marking lines, ensuring crisp and clean layouts every time.

Features

• All-Metric Measurement: Features clear millimetre increments on all four measuring edges (both sides of both arms, front and back) for universal applicability.
• Traditional Sashigane Flexibility: Allows for referencing edges, laying out curves, and measuring on slightly uneven surfaces.
• Profiled Cross-Section: Uniquely designed to elevate the edge slightly, preventing ink bleed and ensuring clean, crisp lines.
• Ideal for Large Projects: Long 50cm arm and 25cm short arm are well-suited for furniture making, structural work, and larger layouts.
• Versatile Orientation: Millimetre markings on all surfaces enable measurement from any edge, in any direction, regardless of how the square is held.
• Made in Japan

Specifications

Long Arm Length: 50cm
Short Arm Length: 25cm