Description Features: Traditional handmade paring chisels Designed for cleaning out mortises and other wooden joints Two-handed operation – guided by pushing the chisel to shave off thin wood slices with every stroke Note: Not suitable for use with a hammer or mallet. Specifications: Forge: Fujikawa Blade Steel: (Shirogami #2) Blade construction: double (body – softer steel, core – Shirogami #2) Hardness: 62-63 HRC Sharpening Angle: 30° Handle Material: Red Oak Overall Length: ~345 mm Handle Length: ~170 mm Blade Length: ~85 mm Recommended for Maintenance and Sharpening: Japanese Waterstones Tormek Sharpening System Japanese steel care package Important Notes: Traditional Japanese chisels are crafted from high-carbon steel, renowned for their edge retention. However, this steel is significantly more brittle than most Western alternatives and is prone to rust. Maintain these tools carefully and apply vegetable oil after each use. Note on Variations: Individual chisel lengths and handle wood grain patterns may vary slightly from descriptions and photographs. These variations do not affect quality but rather contribute to each tool’s unique character. Made in Japan
