Hako-nomi Japanese Carving Chisel By Second Generation Konobu - 24mm

Smith name: Takiguchi Kiyo

Steel: Blue Steel #2

Blade width: 24mm

Manufacture Era: 1990s (according to collector’s memory)

Blade Angles: 22°

Total length: 258mm

Neck length: 25mm

Blade length: 55mm

Types of wooden handles：Japanese Cypress（Hinoki）

Weight: 80g

Accessories：—

Additional Information: Unused. Rusty on the surface. 

The direct translation of 箱鑿(Hako-nomi) is box chisel, but it does not mean that this chisel is used to make boxes. The Hako-nomi gets its name from its shape, with its 90-degree rolled sides making it look like a box.

It is inevitable to encounter wood with reverse grain when carving. The rolled sides of this chisel make the job easier when carving against the grain of wood.

Mainly used in the rough carving step. Video from the INS showing the chisel in action：https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-ASGBZMR7C/?igsh=MXJxcmV6dHNzbW05Zg%3D%3D