The traditional Japanese design is simple and utilitarian for quick construction and portability. The western “Anarchist’s” style is a much larger and feature rich chest more for living in the workshop. I wanted the functionality of the latter, but tailored for Japanese tools with a nod to Japanese aesthetics.

The main body is dadoed pine panels with maple dovetailed handles. The handles are glued to the sides to lock the dadoed sides in place. Dowels added just in case.