Wood, Steel Chisel - 17.5 cm
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A 28-piece collection of Japanese wood carving chisels from several makers, including MISUZU/UKITA and Meguro Chōkokutō Seisakusho (Sanjō, Niigata), dating from the late 20th century; condition excellent, barely used with minimal signs of wear.
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This lot consists of a curated collection of 28 Japanese wood carving chisels from different makers, dating approximately from the 1970s–1990s.
The set includes:
• Ginhō (銀峰) – 1 chisel
Length: 14 cm
Blade width: 0.6 cm
• Two red boxed sets (MISUZU / UKITA)
6 chisels per box (12 chisels total)
Blade length: approx. 13 cm
Blade width: 3–6 mm
Accessory: Baren (approx. 6 cm diameter)
• Blue boxed set (MISUZU / UKITA)
6 chisels
Blade length: approx. 13 cm
Blade width: 3–6 mm
Accessory: Baren (approx. 5 cm diameter)
• Meguro Wood Carving Tools – Meguro Chōkokutō Seisakusho, Sanjō (Niigata, Japan)
1 larger chisel
Length: 17.5 cm
Blade width: 0.6 cm
• Blue transparent case set (MISUZU / UKITA)
5 chisels
Blade length: approx. 13 cm
Blade width: 3–6 mm
Accessories: Baren (6 cm) and sharpening stone included
Total weight: 732 g
Condition:
The tools show signs of age and previous use. Some blades display light oxidation and patina consistent with vintage workshop tools. No structural damage observed. Sharpening is recommended before professional use.
This lot represents a typical Japanese wood carving toolkit from the late 20th century, combining student-grade and workshop-grade tools from well-known regional makers including Sanjō, Niigata – a historic center of Japanese metalworking.
This lot consists of a curated collection of 28 Japanese wood carving chisels from different makers, dating approximately from the 1970s–1990s.
The set includes:
• Ginhō (銀峰) – 1 chisel
Length: 14 cm
Blade width: 0.6 cm
• Two red boxed sets (MISUZU / UKITA)
6 chisels per box (12 chisels total)
Blade length: approx. 13 cm
Blade width: 3–6 mm
Accessory: Baren (approx. 6 cm diameter)
• Blue boxed set (MISUZU / UKITA)
6 chisels
Blade length: approx. 13 cm
Blade width: 3–6 mm
Accessory: Baren (approx. 5 cm diameter)
• Meguro Wood Carving Tools – Meguro Chōkokutō Seisakusho, Sanjō (Niigata, Japan)
1 larger chisel
Length: 17.5 cm
Blade width: 0.6 cm
• Blue transparent case set (MISUZU / UKITA)
5 chisels
Blade length: approx. 13 cm
Blade width: 3–6 mm
Accessories: Baren (6 cm) and sharpening stone included
Total weight: 732 g
Condition:
The tools show signs of age and previous use. Some blades display light oxidation and patina consistent with vintage workshop tools. No structural damage observed. Sharpening is recommended before professional use.
This lot represents a typical Japanese wood carving toolkit from the late 20th century, combining student-grade and workshop-grade tools from well-known regional makers including Sanjō, Niigata – a historic center of Japanese metalworking.
Details
Era
After 2000
Weight
732 g
No. of items
28
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Steel, Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
17.5 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
2000-2010
Title additional information
Japanese carving tools
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