Steel, Wood Chisel - 24.5 cm
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Vintage 12-piece Japanese woodworking chisel set with forged steel blades and wooden handles, origin Japan, dating from the 1950s–1980s, in fair condition with heavy use and possible missing parts, total weight about 1,497 g and blade widths from 0.3 to 4.8 cm.
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Vintage Japanese Woodworking Chisels – 12-Piece Set – Forged Steel & Wooden Handles
### Item Description
A vintage Japanese woodworking chisel set consisting of 12 assorted chisels, featuring a variety of blade widths and profiles suitable for traditional woodworking, joinery, carving, and detailed finishing work.
The tools have forged metal blades with wooden handles and display the patina and character associated with many years of use. The assortment includes broad flat chisels, narrower chisels, and pointed or specialized profiles, making this an interesting collection for both woodworking enthusiasts and collectors of traditional Japanese tools.
As these are vintage tools, they show considerable signs of age, use, and deterioration. Some pieces have heavy rust and oxidation, along with discoloration, scratches, wear to the blades, and wear or small losses to some of the wooden handles. The cutting edges may require sharpening or adjustment before practical use.
The set is offered in its current, unrestored condition and is particularly suitable for buyers who enjoy cleaning, rust removal, sharpening, restoration, or other maintenance of vintage tools. Please carefully examine all photographs for the individual condition of each piece before purchasing.
No maker or smith attribution can be confirmed from the supplied photographs.
Size:
Overall length: approx. 15.3–24.5 cm
Blade width: approx. 0.3–4.8 cm
Handle width: approx. 1.5–2.8 cm
Weight:
Approx. 1,497 g total
Artist / Maker Profile:
Shipping Information
The item will be shipped from Japan with a tracking number.
YuDesign normally ships via Japan Post; however, depending on the destination country and the current international postal situation, we may use Japan Post, Japan Post UGX, DHL, or Yamato Transport (UPS).
Since July 24, 2026, Japan Post has temporarily suspended acceptance of some IOSS shipments, so alternative delivery services such as Japan Post UGX or Yamato Transport (UPS) may be used when necessary.
For this reason, shipping costs to some countries may be set slightly higher than usual in order to maintain reliable delivery. Thank you for your understanding.
The usual estimated delivery time is approximately 1–2 weeks, although delivery may take longer depending on customs clearance and local delivery conditions.
Any import duties, VAT, customs clearance fees, or other charges incurred are the responsibility of the buyer.
The item will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery. To help protect the environment, recycled cardboard boxes and reused packing materials may be used.
When safety can be ensured, lightweight packaging may also be used to reduce shipping costs.
Due to the impact on international postal services in the Middle East, Japan Post has currently suspended shipments to Cyprus. Therefore, shipments to Cyprus will be sent only via DHL or Yamato Transport (UPS).
Please refer to the shipping rate table for each country.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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 – 12-Piece Set – Forged Steel & Wooden Handles
### Item Description
A vintage Japanese woodworking chisel set consisting of 12 assorted chisels, featuring a variety of blade widths and profiles suitable for traditional woodworking, joinery, carving, and detailed finishing work.
The tools have forged metal blades with wooden handles and display the patina and character associated with many years of use. The assortment includes broad flat chisels, narrower chisels, and pointed or specialized profiles, making this an interesting collection for both woodworking enthusiasts and collectors of traditional Japanese tools.
As these are vintage tools, they show considerable signs of age, use, and deterioration. Some pieces have heavy rust and oxidation, along with discoloration, scratches, wear to the blades, and wear or small losses to some of the wooden handles. The cutting edges may require sharpening or adjustment before practical use.
The set is offered in its current, unrestored condition and is particularly suitable for buyers who enjoy cleaning, rust removal, sharpening, restoration, or other maintenance of vintage tools. Please carefully examine all photographs for the individual condition of each piece before purchasing.
No maker or smith attribution can be confirmed from the supplied photographs.
Size:
Overall length: approx. 15.3–24.5 cm
Blade width: approx. 0.3–4.8 cm
Handle width: approx. 1.5–2.8 cm
Weight:
Approx. 1,497 g total
Artist / Maker Profile:
Shipping Information
The item will be shipped from Japan with a tracking number.
YuDesign normally ships via Japan Post; however, depending on the destination country and the current international postal situation, we may use Japan Post, Japan Post UGX, DHL, or Yamato Transport (UPS).
Since July 24, 2026, Japan Post has temporarily suspended acceptance of some IOSS shipments, so alternative delivery services such as Japan Post UGX or Yamato Transport (UPS) may be used when necessary.
For this reason, shipping costs to some countries may be set slightly higher than usual in order to maintain reliable delivery. Thank you for your understanding.
The usual estimated delivery time is approximately 1–2 weeks, although delivery may take longer depending on customs clearance and local delivery conditions.
Any import duties, VAT, customs clearance fees, or other charges incurred are the responsibility of the buyer.
The item will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery. To help protect the environment, recycled cardboard boxes and reused packing materials may be used.
When safety can be ensured, lightweight packaging may also be used to reduce shipping costs.
Due to the impact on international postal services in the Middle East, Japan Post has currently suspended shipments to Cyprus. Therefore, shipments to Cyprus will be sent only via DHL or Yamato Transport (UPS).
Please refer to the shipping rate table for each country.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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
1497 g
Number of objects
12
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Steel, Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
24.5 cm
Width
4.8 cm
Depth
2.8 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960, 1960-1970, 1970-1980
Title additional information
Vintage Tools
