The Oire Nomi Suminagashi Japanese Chisel is a premium tool for precision woodworking, crafted using traditional Japanese techniques. This chisel is perfect for detailed carving and joinery, offering superior sharpness and durability.
- Length: 220mm (60mm blade)
- Widths: 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, 24mm, and 30mm
- Blade: Made from Suminagashi steel, known for its layered construction and strength.
- Design: Available in various sizes to suit different woodworking needs.
- Handle: Fitted with a high-quality Japanese oak handle for a comfortable grip.
- Availability: Sold individually or as a set of 6
- Craftsmanship: Ideal for both professional woodworkers and serious enthusiasts.
These chisels, crafted from blue steel in Japan’s Sanjo region, are blacksmith-made and may require minor fettling, such as squaring the cutting edge. Once prepared, they offer lifelong durability.
A high carbon-steel edge ensures sharpness, backed by softer iron that acts as a shock absorber. The iron is folded and acid-etched to reveal a striking Damascus pattern, particularly in wider chisels.
The Suminagashi series, produced in small batches by a Niigata cooperative, features beautifully balanced red oak handles and single, double, or triple hollow ground edges based on chisel width.
The Blue Spruce honing guide is recommended for achieving a 25-degree angle when sharpening these chisels.
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