Japanese Carving Chisel MIKISYO with U Blade - 21 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, which absorbs shocks when struck with a mallet and reduces the chance of tool damage. However, the edge is made of extremely hard carbon steel, which during manufacture becomes a layer with a hardness of 62 Rc for classic Nomi chisels, up to a hardness of 67 Rc for Japanese chisels with HSS blades, while classic European chisels only reach 58 to 60 Rc.
Handmade Nomi chisels are created using the blacksmith welding method, which was used worldwide before the advent of cheap mass-produced steel. Unfortunately, this once excellent technique is practically no longer used in chisel manufacturing outside of Japan today.
Features of the 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 rewards you with excellent sharpness and edge durability for a long time. The ferrule of the Japanese Nomi chisels needs to be fitted before first use.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Traditional Carving Chisels |
|---|---|
| Blade profile: | U |
| Blade width: | 21 mm |
| O ring: | Yes |
| Length: | 210 mm |
| Weight: | 140 g |
| Handmade: | Yes |
| Material: | Carbon Steel |
| Made in: | Japan |
| Number in package: | 1 |
