Japanese Carving Chisel MIKISYO with U Blade - 18 mm
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Product detailed description
The blades of traditional Japanese Nomi chisels (鑿) are made by laminating two layers of steel. The body itself is intentionally made of a softer material that absorbs shocks when struck with a mallet and reduces the chance of damaging the tool. However, the edge is made of extremely hard carbon steel, which during production becomes a layer with a hardness of 62 Rc in classic Nomi chisels, up to 67 Rc in Japanese chisels with HSS blades, whereas classic European chisels only reach a hardness of 58 to 60 Rc.
Handmade Nomi chisels are created by a method of forge welding, which was used worldwide before the advent of cheap mass-produced steel. Unfortunately, this once excellent technique is practically no longer used in chisel production outside of Japan today.
Features of MIKISYO chisel
✅ Traditional carving chisel Chōkokunomi (彫刻ノミ)
✅ For general carving use
✅ Handmade
✅ Sharp and re-sharpenable blade
✅ U-profile blade
✅ Handle made of red oak
✅ Made in Japan
Sharpening these carving chisels is recommended using specially shaped Japanese wet stones, which will reward you with excellent sharpness and edge durability for a long time. The ferrule of Japanese Nomi chisels needs to be fitted before first use.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Traditional Carving Chisels |
|---|---|
| Blade profile: | U |
| Blade width: | 18 mm |
| O ring: | Yes |
| Length: | 210 mm |
| Weight: | 140 g |
| Handmade: | Yes |
| Material: | Carbon Steel |
| Made in: | Japan |
| Number in package: | 1 |
