KAKURI Japanese Wood Chisel 42mm (1.65") for Woodworking, Made in Japan, Professional Japanese Oire Nomi, Razor Japanese Carbon Steel, White Oak Wood Handle

Mine did horizontal paring of tenon in grey iron bark (Australia) straight out of the packet. Excellent. Mike

Good weight, feels nicely balanced in the hand. Steel seems high quality, typical Japanese hardness, so the cutting edge holds its sharpness but it very brittle. Mine was basically sharp, but needed me to add a micro-bevel before it passed the paper cutting test. I think I will get many years of pleasure from using this tool.

Sehr schöner Stechbeitel in einer für Europäer eher ungewöhnlichen Breite; in Japan aber durchaus üblich. Der Stechbeitel muss vor der ersten Verwendung noch eingerichtet werden. Einpassen des Griffs und des Rings sowie Schärfen der Klinge. Wenn man sich hierfür etwas Zeit nimmt bekommt man ein sehr schönes Werkzeug, dass für vielfältige Holzbearbeitungen (Stemmen, Hobeln) genutzt werden kann. Gute Tutorials zum einrichten gibt es bei You Tube oder auch für die Freunde von Büchern in dem Buch die Werkzeuge des japanischen Schreiners von Toshio Odate.

Shipped fast and looked good. As a woodworker and owner of other brands I took a wetstone to the blade, and spent some time on it. It did come pretty sharp but I still did some fine tuning! Strong construction and slices through like butter! Very happy with price and quality! Went back and bought the 4 pcs set !

This Japanese wood chisel has quickly become one of the standout tools in my kit. The moment you pick it up, the craftsmanship is obvious. The laminated steel blade holds an incredibly sharp edge, and it slices through hardwood with a level of precision that makes detailed work feel effortless. Even after extended use, the edge retention is impressive far better than most Western chisels I’ve used. The balance is excellent, with a comfortable handle that feels natural in the hand whether I’m paring or tapping with a mallet. The hoop is well‑fitted, and the overall build gives the sense that this tool is designed to last decades, not years. What I appreciate most is the control it offers. Fine joinery, clean mortises, delicate trimming everything comes out crisp and accurate. It’s the kind of tool that elevates the quality of your work simply by being a pleasure to use. If you value precision, durability, and traditional craftsmanship, this chisel is absolutely worth adding to your bench.