Oire Nomi Suminagashi Japanese Chisel
Overall length 220mm (blade 60mm)
These chisels are made from blue steel in the Sanjo region of Japan. They are blacksmith made chisels and will require some fettling (i.e the cutting edge might need to be squared up, but nothing major!), but once this is done you will have a chisel for life. Finding a honing guide that will fit Japanese chisels is somewhat troublesome, we have tested most of our...
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