Vintage Japanese Chisel Slick Forged Iron 45mm Nomi Long Red Oak 18" Bronze This is a hand forged

This is a hand forged tansu key from the early 1800s of the mid Edo period (c

they often have wrinkles

This one is in the shape of a rat/mouse and stands Apx3” tall and has a small chip on the bottom where it’s not seen but is otherwise in good shape

Pointed leaf forms in blue rise from the gilt foot

Very intricately made with woven split bamboo

Vintage Japanese Chisel Slick Forged Iron 45mm Nomi Long Red Oak 18" Bronze This is a hand forgedVintage Japanese nomi are truly impressive in the quality of their steel. This exceptional Japanese nomi (chisel) was made many decades ago in the mid 20th century by a master Japanese blade maker in the tradition of the samurai sword, with high carbon laminated steel that holds an edge like no other in the world. It was used for precise paring and finishing of many kinds of wood joinery. This is a great size chisel for all around work. And a great