Before you make a decision on what might be one of your most important bonsai investments yet, you can do a little research by checking out Marco Invernizzi’s Ichiban site. In addition to being one of the most accomplished and influential Western bonsai artists, Marco is the designer of the Ichiban.
The Ichiban is sold by Stone Lantern for $350.00 plus shipping. By agreement with Marco, no Stone Lantern discounts apply to the Ichiban.
I held one in my hands recently at a workshop. Very nice tool but too expensive for me. Part of the charm of this tool is the consolidation of a number of tools into one. If I lost one of my old tools I can still work, however, if I lose this tool I would be out “six tools” in theory. I would rather put the money in new material. I would spend $150 for it but definitely not $350.