Shinogi Kote Nomi Japanese Trowel Chisel By Eitoshi - 18mm

Brand name: Eitoshi (栄とし)

Smith name: 佐藤亘(Sado Tooru, he is the second-generation Eitoshi. )

Steel: Carbon Steel

Blade width: 18mm

Manufacture Era: around 1975～1985

Weight: 118g

Blade Angles: 25°

Total length: 290mm

Neck length: 70mm

Blade length: 50mm

Types of wooden handles：Japanese Red Oak（Akakashi）

Accessories：—

Additional Information: This batch of kote chisels comes from a wholesaler (tonya) in Sanjo. They were kept in warehouse storage for many years and remain in fine, unused condition. The current owner informed me that they were acquired as stock around the Showa 50s. They were crafted at the renowned Eitoshi chisel workshop in the Sanjo region. The first-generation Eitoshi was named Sato Eitoshi , and one of his prominent apprentices was the celebrated Tasai Akio (born October 25, Showa 14 [1939], passed away in September 2026).