Cello Posted September 19, 2016 Report Posted September 19, 2016 Can anyone help translate these chisel Mei? Also if anyone with knowledge of Japanese tool steel could give me an idea of the quality etc. that would be greatly appreciated. thank you Quote
SteveM Posted September 19, 2016 Report Posted September 19, 2016 The middle photo says 登録 俊弘丸 (Registered: Shunkōmaru) Not entirely sure on the reading of 俊弘丸 Shunkōmaru. It is the brand name of the Koyama Edged-Tool Works Co., Ltd. of Miki-shi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. http://www.mokuba-tools.co.jp/goods/nomi/04.html 1 Quote
SteveM Posted September 20, 2016 Report Posted September 20, 2016 The one on the left reads 中惣, which is an abbreviation of 中屋惣兵衛, apparently a toolmaker based in Niigata in the Meiji period. The third photo (far right) is too small and dark for me to read. 1 Quote
Grey Doffin Posted September 20, 2016 Report Posted September 20, 2016 Hi Marcello, I am sure that this is a good quality chisel and properly sharpened it will be a great tool. You can find sharpening directions online, I bet. It isn't the same as sharpening a western chisel. Grey (a furniture maker) 1 Quote
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