Crafted in Japan from HSS and red oak, these beautiful chisel sets represent outstanding value at this [high] level of performance and finish. This is a harder steel than our Shirogami (white) models, retaining a sharper edge for longer periods.
- 10 (Ten) Oire Nomi Japanese Chisels
- Forged Laminated HSS (High Speed Steel) - HRC 64+
- Red Oak Chisel Handle
- Chisel Sizes Included:
- 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, 30, 36 and 42mm Chisels
- Timber Display / Storage Case*
- Factory Sharpened
- Crafted in Japan
*The timber storage boxes supplied with Japanese chisels are generally quite basic. The time, cost and energy are placed on the tool, not the box. Higher quality boxes can be purchased but these are woodworking tools of course, make your own if you'd like something better :)
Japanese Woodworking Tools | Nomi (Chisel)
One of the most iconic Japanese woodworking tools, the Nomi (chisel) is a prime example of Japan's expertise in metallurgy & masterful forging technique. Crafted with a very hard steel cutting edge and soft steel body, Japanese chisels retain a sharper edge than many western chisel counterparts, but remain easy to sharpen. It is recommended you sharpen Japanese chisels at low heat, using whetstones instead of (dry) grinding machinery.