Kamiwaza tools are made in Sanjō, Niigata, one of Japan's oldest and most respected blacksmithing towns. The name means "divine technique", and the range brings traditional Japanese tool-making within reach of woodworkers who are new to Japanese tools.
Kamiwaza bench chisels use White Paper Steel #2 for a keen, easily sharpened edge, with Japanese red oak handles and hoops that come pre-fitted, so they are ready to set up and use straight away. The range also includes kanna planes and spokeshaves with Blue Paper Steel blades. They make a great first set for beginners and a dependable workshop choice for intermediate woodworkers.
Anaya Nomi - 42mm
Anaya Nomi - 42mm
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Lifting the lid on an anaya nomi (or chu-tsuki as they are also known) recalibrates the perception of edged tools. Rarely are they this beautiful, and almost never this big.
Used for chopping out and refining large carpentry joints, the heft of this chisel is impressive. Best used on a low saw horse, its white paper steel (Shirogami) edge can be brought to a phenomenal edge while it's large red oak handle has enough weight to balance out the length of the blade.
This blade is shaped in the Oire style, with plenty of steel behind the blade to chop into large sections.
The length of the chisel gives it excellent reach when working on large members, and it's cranked neck ensures that it does not foul as it is driven into a joint.
