Shinogi-Chu-Tataki-Nomi Japanese Hand Made Dovetail Timber Chisel By Hidarimeijin - 24mm

Brand name: Hidairi meijin (左名人)

Smith name: unknown

Steel: Carbon Steel

Blade width: 24mm

Blade thickness: Blade Bottom (about 10.40mm)， The blade near the bevel (about 7.20mm）

Manufacture Era: before 1940s (according to collector’s memory)

Weight: 206g

Blade Angles: 29°

Total length: 270mm

Neck length: 64mm

Blade length: 70mm

Types of wooden handles：Unknown

Accessories：—

Additional Information: Used, in good condition. It comes from the descendants of a retired Miyadaiku from Kamakura. I did a repair sharpening, bevel to 1000 grit, ura to 5000 grit. 

This chisel is an early work of Kiyotada. It is finely made and you can see more details by enlarging the picture. 

This chisel is exquisitely crafted and bears the 'Tokyo Chisel Association' (Tokyo Nomi Kumiai) mark from the pre-WWII era. Although I couldn't find specific information about the blacksmith, it is certain that he had a close connection to Kiyotada—possibly as a fellow apprentice. The maker may have passed away during the war, or his forge may have been destroyed. As shown in the last photo, the craftsmanship at the junction of the neck and the blade is identical to the technique used in Kiyotada's chisels.