Thick, sturdy chisels specifically designed for chopping deep mortises. The blade cross-section is thicker than Oire Nomi, providing the mass to resist twisting while being levered to clear chips. Often forged from tougher steels like Aogami #2 that resist chipping under heavy hammer blows.
Maker's Stamp / Mei (銘)Mei stamp — Mukoumachi 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.
