"NEZUMI" Oire-Nomi (Bench Chisel) Shirogami no.2 steel Red Oak Handle, 3mm-48mm

■ Material: Special blade steel(black‑ura finish) + extremely soft iron

■ Pattern: Red oak

■ Use: Mainly used for processing structural materials

■ Features:
For over 90 years, the “Nezumi” chisels have carried on the traditional craftsmanship of Banshu Miki area. Highly regarded for their ease of use, these handmade professional tools have earned a loyal following among woodworkers.

Each Nezumi chisel is individually forged using the traditional WAKASHI‑TSUKE method, carefully joining high‑carbon steel and soft iron. Through fire‑forging, the steel structure becomes dense and refined, resulting in exceptionally sharp cutting performance.

Before shipping, every chisel is hand‑sharpened by the craftsman. The blade angle is finished at approximately 30 degrees, so please adjust it according to the wood type and your intended application.

■Notes:
Setting the KATSURA(Chisel Hoop) properly before use.
Because the handle is made from natural wood, its color may differ slightly from the photos.

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

〈3mm〉
■ Size: Blade length approx. 60mm, neck length approx. 45mm, handle approx. 120mm
■ Blade width: 3mm
Item no. 1112677

〈6mm〉
■ Size: Blade length approx. 60mm, neck length approx. 45mm, handle approx. 120mm
■ Blade width: 6mm
Item no. 1112678

〈9mm〉
■ Size: Blade length approx. 60mm, neck length approx. 45mm, handle approx. 120mm
■ Blade width: 9mm
Item no. 1112679

〈12mm〉
■ Size: Blade length approx. 60mm, neck length approx. 45mm, handle approx. 120mm
■ Blade width: 12mm
Item no. 1112680

〈15mm〉
■ Size: Blade length approx. 60mm, neck length approx. 45mm, handle approx. 120mm
■ Blade width: 15mm
Item no. 1112681

〈18mm〉
■ Size: Blade length approx. 60mm, neck length approx. 45mm, handle approx. 120mm
■ Blade width: 18mm
Item no. 1112682

〈21mm〉
■ Size: Blade length approx. 60mm, neck length approx. 45mm, handle approx. 120mm
■ Blade width: 21mm
Item no. 1112683

〈24mm〉
■ Size: Blade length approx. 60mm, neck length approx. 45mm, handle approx. 120mm
■ Blade width: 24mm
Item no. 1112684

〈30mm〉
■ Size: Blade length approx. 60mm, neck length approx. 45mm, handle approx. 120mm
■ Blade width: 30mm
Item no. 1112685

〈36mm〉
■ Size: Blade length approx. 60mm, neck length approx. 45mm, handle approx. 120mm
■ Blade width: 36mm
Item no. 1112686

〈42mm〉
■ Size: Blade length approx. 60mm, neck length approx. 45mm, handle approx. 120mm
■ Blade width: 42mm
Item no. 1112687

〈48mm〉
■ Size: Blade length approx. 60mm, neck length approx. 45mm, handle approx. 120mm
■ Blade width: 48mm
Item no. 1112688

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