Tasai Oire Chisel (Mokume Finish)

Overview
Forged by Akio Tasai in Sanjō, Niigata Prefecture, these chisels combine a Tasai Special Blue Steel cutting edge with a striking wood grain-patterned (mokume) soft steel.

As premium products, these chisels require less setup than typical chisels. Their hoops have already been set and the handles have been finished. 

We have very limited stock of these chisels and do not expect to receive more, as Tasai's order book is currently over three years long and closed to new orders.

About the Maker

Tasai chisels are made by a father and son team. Akio and Michio Tasai are widely regarded as the best living chisel-makers in Japan, and their products are known worldwide for their beauty and utility.

Akio Tasai began his apprenticeship in 1952 at age twelve and has spent over 70 years refining his work. His son Michio has worked alongside him at the Tasai Chisel Company since 1985. 

Materials & Process

• Hard Steel: Tasai Special Blue Steel

• Soft Steel: Laminated layers of soft steel and other metals, dimpled and etched to form a mokume (wood grain) pattern

• Hardness: ~HRC 65

• Handle: Red sandalwood, hand forged ferrule and ring.