Vintage Japanese Tsuki Nomi Chisel Slick 23mm Red Oak Handle 13" Chobadansu Perfect for collectors of Japanese

Perfect for collectors of Japanese textiles or those seeking a unique decorative piece

ruining the tea

A compact kodansu (小箪笥) personal chest constructed entirely of kiri (桐

Beautifully decorated in traditional motifs: Pine branches in gold maki-e over back lacquer

Some oxidation noted at base of one vase

Vintage Japanese Tsuki Nomi Chisel Slick 23mm Red Oak Handle 13" Chobadansu Perfect for collectors of JapaneseVintage Japanese nomi are truly impressive in the quality of their steel. This lovely tool also has the original Oak handle. 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