Uchimaru Nomi Japanese Gouge Chisel By Konobu II 「Early Works」- 60mm

Smith name: Takiguchi Kiyo

Steel: Blue Steel #2

Blade width: 60mm

Manufacture Era: Before 1980s (according to collector’s memory)

Blade Angles: 24°

Total length: 265mm

Neck length: 50mm

Blade length: 55mm

Types of wooden handles：Japanese White Oak（Shirakashi）

Weight: 369g

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Additional Information: Used,  in good condition. The chisel comes from a retired wooden Buddha statue carver from the Tokyo area.  It is a rare large chisel of 60mm size Uchimaru-nomi. As far as I know, large chisel needs to be specially customized.  I sharpened the bevel to about 400 grit.

Since this large chisel is usually used to remove large pieces of wood in the early stages of carving, the chisel is made thick and sturdy. In addition,  I would like to thanks to Mr. Tsuchida Noboru for installing a slightly longer wooden handle with the correct texture, considering the actual use of this chisel.