Description of Marukatsu Japanese Yasuki Shirogami Chisel
Blade Width: 9mm(~ 1/4"), 12mm(~ 1/2"), 24mm(~ 1"), 30mm(~ 1 1/4"), 36mm(~1 1/2"). Hand-forged laminated Japanese white steel (Yasuki Shirogami), HRC63+ hardness. Single hollow ground back, less contact area with workpiece. Akagashi (Japanese Red Oak) handle with heavy duty steel ring, well balanced. Sharpened at factory, imported from Japan.