Working tool (12) - 11 Nomi & Tool Roll
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Vintage Japanese Nomi chisels (11) with an original leather tool roll, made in Japan by an unknown maker, dating from circa 1940s–1970s, 12 pieces in total, with steel blades, wooden handles, and a fair condition showing heavy use and wear.
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Vintage Japanese Woodworking Chisels (11) with Original Leather Tool Roll – Traditional Carpenter's Tools
Item Description
Vintage set of 11 Japanese woodworking chisels (Nomi) accompanied by an original leather tool roll. The set includes a variety of blade widths and profiles suitable for traditional woodworking, joinery, carving, and restoration work. The chisels feature forged steel blades with wooden handles and display signs of age, use, oxidation, surface rust, and wear consistent with their vintage character.
The original leather tool roll is included and shows age-related wear, stains, discoloration, and small damages. While the tool roll appears to be made of leather, the exact type of leather could not be determined.
This collection is suitable for collectors of traditional Japanese tools, woodworking enthusiasts, or as a decorative display of historical craftsmanship.
Please carefully review the photographs for details regarding condition, completeness, and wear.
Size
Chisel length: approximately 16–20 cm each
Canvas tool roll: approximately 38 cm (width) × 23 cm (height)
Weight
Total weight: approximately 1356 g
＊Please allow for minor measurement discrepancies.
Artist Profile
Unknown maker. Traditional Japanese woodworking chisels crafted in the classic style used by carpenters and woodworkers. No maker's marks could be confirmed from the provided photographs.
Shipping Information
The item will be shipped from Japan via Japan Post with a tracking number.
Due to the current international situation, shipping may occasionally be arranged via DHL.
The tracking number will be provided before the shipment is dispatched.
Estimated delivery time is approximately 1–2 weeks depending on the destination country.
Please note that delivery times may vary due to customs procedures or postal conditions in the destination country.
Import duties, VAT, and any customs taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.
The item will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery.
Recycled cardboard boxes or packing materials may be used for packaging.
Seller's Story
At Yu Design, we curate not only fine art and traditional crafts, but a wide range of items that reflect the living spirit of Japanese culture.
From tea ceremony utensils and cast iron works to ceramics, dolls and vintage toys, each piece is carefully selected as a fragment of Japan’s diverse cultural landscape.
Yu Design is not just about selling objects.
It is about sharing the stories, history, and cultural background behind them — introducing Japan itself to the world.
Yu Design is owned and curated by Yuki Kuwahara, based in Japan.
She also runs a YouTube channel introducing Japanese history, with a particular focus on figures from the late Edo and early Meiji periods, reflecting her deep interest in Japan’s cultural and historical heritage.
All items are carefully inspected and securely shipped worldwide via Japan Post EMS.
Clear communication and professional packaging are always a priority.
Vintage Japanese Woodworking Chisels (11) with Original Leather Tool Roll – Traditional Carpenter's Tools
Item Description
Vintage set of 11 Japanese woodworking chisels (Nomi) accompanied by an original leather tool roll. The set includes a variety of blade widths and profiles suitable for traditional woodworking, joinery, carving, and restoration work. The chisels feature forged steel blades with wooden handles and display signs of age, use, oxidation, surface rust, and wear consistent with their vintage character.
The original leather tool roll is included and shows age-related wear, stains, discoloration, and small damages. While the tool roll appears to be made of leather, the exact type of leather could not be determined.
This collection is suitable for collectors of traditional Japanese tools, woodworking enthusiasts, or as a decorative display of historical craftsmanship.
Please carefully review the photographs for details regarding condition, completeness, and wear.
Size
Chisel length: approximately 16–20 cm each
Canvas tool roll: approximately 38 cm (width) × 23 cm (height)
Weight
Total weight: approximately 1356 g
＊Please allow for minor measurement discrepancies.
Artist Profile
Unknown maker. Traditional Japanese woodworking chisels crafted in the classic style used by carpenters and woodworkers. No maker's marks could be confirmed from the provided photographs.
Shipping Information
The item will be shipped from Japan via Japan Post with a tracking number.
Due to the current international situation, shipping may occasionally be arranged via DHL.
The tracking number will be provided before the shipment is dispatched.
Estimated delivery time is approximately 1–2 weeks depending on the destination country.
Please note that delivery times may vary due to customs procedures or postal conditions in the destination country.
Import duties, VAT, and any customs taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.
The item will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery.
Recycled cardboard boxes or packing materials may be used for packaging.
Seller's Story
At Yu Design, we curate not only fine art and traditional crafts, but a wide range of items that reflect the living spirit of Japanese culture.
From tea ceremony utensils and cast iron works to ceramics, dolls and vintage toys, each piece is carefully selected as a fragment of Japan’s diverse cultural landscape.
Yu Design is not just about selling objects.
It is about sharing the stories, history, and cultural background behind them — introducing Japan itself to the world.
Yu Design is owned and curated by Yuki Kuwahara, based in Japan.
She also runs a YouTube channel introducing Japanese history, with a particular focus on figures from the late Edo and early Meiji periods, reflecting her deep interest in Japan’s cultural and historical heritage.
All items are carefully inspected and securely shipped worldwide via Japan Post EMS.
Clear communication and professional packaging are always a priority.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1356 g
Number of objects
12
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Leather, Steel, Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
20 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950, 1950-1960, 1960-1970
Title additional information
11 Nomi & Tool Roll
