Some trivial small talk
Some characteristics of Kiyotada chisels can help identify "OEM products"
This blog was inspired by a friend from Germany who wanted me to provide some reliable information on how to identify Kiyotada chisels. I must say up front that as a foreigner I am not an expert on...
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「Yukichika」 The Genius "Daiya" - Japanese Woodworking Plane Body Artisans
A brief background on the birth of Daiya Daiya, a profession that appeared in Japan during the Meiji era ( Lasted from 1868.10.23 to 1912.7.30), specializes in making woodworking plane bodies. Da...
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Explanation of the text on the hand saw wooden sheath This saw is one of the tools in this set. 「Tool set for forestry craftsmen from the Bicchu area in the early Showa period of Japan」 One side:...
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An interesting Japanese chisel from the Meiji period I found this chisel(42mm) in a retired carpenter's tool box. Judging by its shape and size, it is an Oire nomi. When I took it to Mr. Tsuchida ...
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