Oire-Nomi Japanese Hand Made Wide Bench Chisel By Kiyotada Ⅱ - 54mm

Smith name: Shimamura Kouzaburo 

Steel: White Steel #2

Blade width: 54mm

Blade thickness: Blade Bottom(about 9.10mm)， The blade near the bevel（about 6.00mm）

Manufacture Era: Around 1980

Weight: 245g

Blade Angles: 28°

Total length: 230mm

Neck length: 50mm

Blade length: 55mm

Types of wooden handles: Japanese White Oak（Shirakashi）

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Additional Information:  This is a relatively rare wide-type Oire Nomi (Used), in good condition (There is some light surface rust, but it does not affect its functionality). I have performed a basic sharpening, the bevel to 1000 grit and the Ura (back) to 5000 grit. During the sharpening process, the steel produced a clean, wire-like burr that could be stripped away in a continuous thread.

Sourced from a retired carpenter in the Kanto region, the chisel’s specific style and thickness suggest it was originally sold by Tsuchida Shop. The shoulders feature a classic, traditional profile. Additionally, the wooden handle was recently re-fitted by Mr. Tsuchida.

Sharpening Tip: The previous owner applied pressure near the junction of the blade and the neck when honing the Ura (flat back), which is detrimental to the chisel's long-term service life. In my restoration, I shifted the pressure point toward the front of the blade to establish a new, flat reference surface. Please ensure that all future sharpening follows this new plane as your baseline.