A curved or semicircular chisel — the Japanese equivalent of a western gouge. Used for carving relief patterns, cleaning curved recesses, and hollowing. Available in a wide range of sweep profiles. Marudai versions have a circular cross-section; Sōkōnomi are more deeply curved for hollow work. Essential for traditional Japanese decorative carving.
Maker's Stamp / Mei (銘)Mei stamp — Maru NomiTechnical Data
CategoryChisel
RegionsSanjo, Niigata
Traditional Steels
This tool category is traditionally forged from the following steels. Click any to read its full metallurgical profile.
