Oire-Nomi Japanese Hand Made Wide Bench Chisel By Funahiro - 60mm

Brand name: Funahiro

Smith name: Funatsu Yuuji( 船津祐司, 1946~ March 13, 2026)

Steel: White Steel #1

Blade width: 60mm

Blade thickness: Blade Bottom(about 9.70mm)， The blade near the bevel（about 5.80mm）

Manufacture Era: 2000s (according to collector’s memory)

Weight: 248g

Blade Angles: 21°

Total length: 240mm

Neck length: 50mm

Blade length: 53mm

Types of wooden handles：Ironwood

Accessories：Original wooden case

Additional Information:  This is a rare, wide-blade oire-nomi (bench chisel) forged by the late master blacksmith Funahiro. It was acquired from a specialty tool shop in Chiba, originally part of the shop owner’s prized private collection of Funahiro chisels. It is in brand-new, unused condition.

The calligraphy on the wooden box lid reads:

• Right: “日光輪王寺献額篆刻指命御用達” (Appointed engraver commissioned for the dedication plaque of Nikko Rinnoji Temple) 

• Center: “鉄の心を汲んで打つ” (Forging with deep empathy for the spirit of iron)

• Left: “舟弘作” (Made by Funahiro)