Wood Chisel - 25 cm
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Eleven-piece Japanese tsui-ire chisel set in wood with original handles and metal ferrules, produced in Japan between 1926 and 1989, in the industrial design style, in good used condition.
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This is a complete 11-piece set of Japanese chisels, forged in Japan.
Japanese *tsui-ire* chisels are classic, highly sought-after tools in traditional woodworking, ideal for tasks such as mortising, paring, and crafting joinery in hardwoods. The set features a comprehensive range of sizes—from narrow, delicate chisels for fine-tuning to wide, robust blades for heavy-duty material removal—making it versatile enough for everything from intricate wood carving to large-scale stock removal.
Each chisel retains its original solid wood handle, reinforced with a metal ferrule (*katsura*) to prevent the wood from splitting under the impact of a mallet. The blades bear the stamps of the workshop or craftsman—a hallmark of authentic, vintage tools. While they show signs of age and long-term use, they require only minimal maintenance to be ready for immediate use in your woodworking projects; they are also excellent pieces for collectors and enthusiasts to display.
This is a complete 11-piece set of Japanese chisels, forged in Japan.
Japanese *tsui-ire* chisels are classic, highly sought-after tools in traditional woodworking, ideal for tasks such as mortising, paring, and crafting joinery in hardwoods. The set features a comprehensive range of sizes—from narrow, delicate chisels for fine-tuning to wide, robust blades for heavy-duty material removal—making it versatile enough for everything from intricate wood carving to large-scale stock removal.
Each chisel retains its original solid wood handle, reinforced with a metal ferrule (*katsura*) to prevent the wood from splitting under the impact of a mallet. The blades bear the stamps of the workshop or craftsman—a hallmark of authentic, vintage tools. While they show signs of age and long-term use, they require only minimal maintenance to be ready for immediate use in your woodworking projects; they are also excellent pieces for collectors and enthusiasts to display.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Industrial design
Number of objects
11
Style
Industrial
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1926-1989
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