Japanese Carving Chisel SENKICHI with U Blade - 15 mm

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 from extremely hard carbon steel, resulting in a layer with a hardness of 62 Rc for classic Nomi chisels, up to a hardness of 67 Rc for Japanese chisels with an HSS blade, whereas classic European chisels only achieve a hardness of 58 to 60 Rc.

Handmade Nomi chisels are created using the blacksmith's forge 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 production outside of Japan today.

Features of SENKICHI chisel

✅ Traditional carving chisel Chōkokunomi (彫刻ノミ)
✅ For general carving use
✅ Handmade
✅ Sharp and re-sharpenable blade
✅ U profile blade
✅ Blade hardness up to 62 Rc
✅ Made in Japan

Sharpening these carving chisels is recommended using specially shaped Japanese wet sharpening stones, which will reward you with excellent edge sharpness and durability for a long time. The ferrule of the Japanese Nomi chisels needs to be fitted before first use.