An extremely thin-bladed chisel with a skewed cutting edge. Used to undercut dovetail joints and reach into confined angles where a standard chisel cannot fit. The skewed tip allows the craftsman to slice cleanly along a grain line at an angle, achieving a fit that a straight chisel would tear.
Maker's Stamp / Mei (銘)Mei stamp — UsunomiTechnical Data
CategoryChisel
RegionsSanjo, Niigata · Tokyo
Traditional Steels
This tool category is traditionally forged from the following steels. Click any to read its full metallurgical profile.
