Usu-Nomi Japanese Hand Made Paring Chisel By Kiyotada Ⅰ - 9mm

Smith name: Shimamura Chugoro

Steel: White Steel

Blade width: 9mm

Blade thickness: Blade Bottom(about 5.10mm)， The blade near the bevel (about 3.50mm)

Blade Cross section: Rectangular Kakuuchi style

Manufacture Era: 1960s 

Weight: 79g

Blade Angles: 30°

Total length: 253mm

Neck length: 65mm

Blade length: 52mm

Types of wooden handles：Japanese White oak (Shirakashi)

Accessories：—

Additional Information: The chisel has seen long service, and after the blade grew shorter with use, the previous owner fitted an iron hoop (katsura) to the end of the wooden handle so it could serve as both an usu-nomi (paring chisel) and a chu-tataki-nomi (medium striking chisel). The chisel itself is crafted with high precision; while the handle is set slightly off-center, it presents no issue when used as a paring chisel. I have given it a basic sharpening, finishing both the bevel and ura to around #1000 grit. The steel quality is excellent, forming a complete wire burr across the edge, just like the vast majority of Kiyotada chisels.