Japanese Round Carving Chisel YOSHIHIRO Tataki Marusukui - 9 mm

Product detailed description

YOSHIHIRO – a manufacturer of traditional Japanese tools and equipment used for precise craftsmanship. It produces both traditional and modernized carpentry tools.

Marusukui Nomi ﾏﾙｽｸｲ鑿 – a chisel shape used for shaping the inner curve and carving in hard-to-reach places. It is made in various radii and widths. A traditional motif in Japanese woodworking is the precise processing of a wooden board so that it fits tightly around a column or natural element, such as a stone or tree trunk.  

The blades of traditional Japanese chisels Nomi 鑿 – are made by joining two layers of steel. The body of the chisel is intentionally made of soft steel, which absorbs impacts when struck with a wooden mallet or metal hammer, thus reducing the chance of damaging the tool. However, the edge is made of extremely hard carbon steel, which during manufacturing becomes a layer with a hardness of 62 HRC for classic Nomi chisels, up to 67 HRC for Japanese chisels with HSS blades, while classic European chisels achieve a hardness of only 58 to 60 HRC.

The steel ferrule, a metal ring at the end of the handle of Japanese chisels, needs to be precisely fitted before first use, to prevent the wooden end of the handle from splitting under the blows of a mallet.

Features of the YOSHIHIRO chisel

✅ Traditional carving chisel
✅ Marusukui ﾏﾙｽｸｲ鑿 shape
✅ For general carving use
✅ Handmade
✅ Blade made of white carbon steel
✅ White paper steel
✅ U-shaped blade profile
✅ Handle made of red oak
✅ Made in Japan

There are two main types of Japanese chisels.

It is important to choose the right chisel, as there is a correct chisel for every task. But now, let's get to know the two most basic types of Japanese chisels Nomi. Want to know more?

How to correctly fit the steel ferrule?

The steel ferrule of Japanese chisels Nomi needs to be precisely fitted before first use, to prevent the wooden end of the handle from splitting under the blows of a mallet and also to protect your hand against accidental hits with the hammer. All you will need are a Japanese setting chisel, a steel hammer, and a solid desk plate or a larger piece of iron. Want to know more?