"MARUKIN" Oire-Nomi (Bench Chisel) Shirogami no.2 Steel 3mm-48mm

Specification

■ Size: Blade length approx. 55mm, neck length approx. 70mm, handle approx. 95mm

■ Material: Shirogami No.2 steel + extra soft iron

■ Pattern: Red oak

■ Use: Mainly used for small crafts

■ Features:
This is our most standard professional chisel.
It can be used by many people, from the general public to professionals.

■ Caution
Please use a whetstone specifically designed for high-speed steel when sharpening.
Our recommendation is KYO HIGASHIYAMA series .

Need Setting Up Katsura before to use

About the Katsura (Ferrule) on Japanese Chisels
Japanese chisels have a steel ring called a katsura on the end of the wooden handle.
Before using the chisel for the first time, the katsura needs to be prepared.
This helps prevent the handle from cracking and makes the tool safer and longer‑lasting.

Before using a chisel, lower the ferrule attached to the end of the handle slightly below the handle, then tap the end of the handle with a hammer to widen it, being careful not to hit the ferrule itself.

That's where this downward-facing ring striker comes in handy. Its inner surface cone-shaped, and when you place it over the handle and strike straight, without striking the handle, force is applied to the surrounding descending wheel, allowing only the descending wheel to move down easily.

For chisels 4 bu (≈12 mm) and larger, place a piece of soft wood underneath, stand the chisel upright on it, place the hoop‑setting tool over the handle, and strike downward. Do not hit hard all at once—tap gradually while checking the progress.

For chisels 3 bu (≈9 mm) and smaller, do not place wood underneath. Hold the chisel in the air, align the hoop‑setting tool straight with the handle, and tap gently. Narrow and thin chisels may bend from the thinner neck section, so proceed carefully.

When using a narrow, thin chisel, be careful as it may bend at the thin part of the shaft.

Chisel Hoop Setting Tool

■ Blade width

3mm
Item no. 4580149744868

6mm
Item no. 4580149744875

9mm
Item no. 4580149747210

12mm
Item no. 4580149747227

15mm
Item no. 4580149747234

18mm
Item no. 4580149747241

21mm
Item no. 4580149747258

24mm
Item no. 4580149747265

30mm
Item no. 4580149747272

36mm
Item no. 4580149747289

42mm
Item no. 4580149747296

48mm
Item no. 4573200702679

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