Abstract
This report classifies the essential materials and literatures relating to the research of Korean carpentry tools found within the country today, which findings are summarized in the following points.
1 Since the originat ion of materi a l s i .e. , actual art ifact s , document s and paintings, that are used as sources of research are concentrated in the later Joseon Era (17th Century and after), the study of Korean carpentry tools are also focused on this period.
2 Carpentry tools before the Joseon Era are studied using the excavated remains from archaeological researches, but they are limited in number and still in the early stages of sorting basic information and materials.
3 As basic categorization of tool types has already been established, researches regarding the individual tools will be needed going forward. There also needs to be a survey on the present blacksmith practices as well as interviews of today's carpenters.
