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Marukatsu Japanese Yasuki Shirogami Chisel Review

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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.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Japanese scalpel tool sharp

My first set of Japanese chisels and I'm totally in love. I paid $100 more for a similar set because I wanted Shirogami (Hitachi White Paper Steel). Blacksmiths advertise it as the purest and sharpest steel in existence. In my experience, these chisels sharpen very easily and come out immaculately sharp. I don't have a quality sharpening accessory yet, but I would rather have a quality wet stone and leather strap and you'll have some of the best chisels money can buy. Each of these chisels will

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  • Tools and household products
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  • Some mistakes