Advice on Japanese chisels

[RossJarvis]

I'm thinking of getting some japanese chisels. Currently I'm thinking of getting a couple from Tools from Japan. Both 36mm as I tend to use this size a lot. One a "normal" Oire-nomi for general use by Koyamaichi;

http://www.toolsfromjapan.com/store/ind ... ts_id=1348

and a paring chisel Usu Nomi, to be set at a lower angle, from the same maker;

http://www.toolsfromjapan.com/store/ind ... ts_id=1391

Anyone got any experience of these particular chisels or japanese chisels in general who can comment. I'm intending to use these to find out if I want to go down the route of buying more japanese chisels. They're not cheap in my book but hopefully good enough quality to be a good choice. Or should I buy some other make/cheaper chisels to get an idea?

e.g;

http://www.toolsfromjapan.com/store/ind ... cts_id=471

http://www.toolsfromjapan.com/store/ind ... cts_id=504

 

[David C]

Koyamaichi will be excellent. I have had several.

best wishes,
David Charlesworth

 

[Glynne]

I'm also fascinated by Japanese chisels and I recently bought one from Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools on David C's advice.
309587 Usu Nomi - Japanese Paring Chisel with thin Blade 30 mm KOSHIMITSU

I have to say I'm really pleased with it and would definitely go for other Japanese chisels if I didn't have a set of LNs.

Site is: - http://www.fine-tools.com

 

[RossJarvis]

Thanks guys. It looks like any spare cash I have this pay-day will be flying out to Japan. Now what do I tell the beloved?

 

[katellwood]

I've been hooked for years, you wont go wrong.





Fine Woodworking did an excellent article on their care and sharpening I will see if I can find a link

 

[katellwood]

http://www.finewoodworking.com/search/s ... 1661628j10

some of it is members only however some interesting video's

 

[RossJarvis]

thanks Kattelwood.

(hmm, I can see another addictive collecting thing happening if I'm not careful!)

 

[mqbernardo]

holy moly, that´s an impressive chisel collection there!

the problem with japanese chisels is that you keep discovering you need just another one...

 

[paulpowell]

Hi guys, there is definatley something about tools from Japan. I agree japanies chisles are excelent quality, easy to keep sharp and keep their edge for longer than my marples do.

But also other japanies tools have a feel all of their own. I have a pull saw and I have to say its a dream to use. It is ultra easy to keep your cut bang on. The other thing I like about these saws is that it has fine and rough on the same saw. I also have a pyll hand plane. Once again it is just delightful in the hand, and yet such a simple design

My advice on the chisles is that you will have spent your pennies wisley, and probably will want to try other tools from japan.

 

[Derek Cohen (Perth Oz)]

A little on Koyamaichi. I've been using them about 10 years:

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReview ... isels.html

Regards from Perth

Derek