24mm atsu nomi

Description

CONDITIONS: used, firm handle with small splits, no rust, some age darkening and very light pitting, ura is ok, partially restored to 1200,

BRAND: Umihiro

BLACKSMITH:

TYPE: atsu nomi, mentori, large striking chisel with thicker neck and blade, bevelled edges

HANDLE: red oak

STEEL: white steel

URA: standard single

SIZE: 24mm blade, 278mm long

NOTES: a beautiful and very sought after old chisel. The last generation Umihiro is no longer forging and the Umihiro brand is no longer available to purchase new. Brilliant tool, excellent steel and beautifully forged. A tool which is becoming rarer and rarer.