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Miyanaga 宮永藤太郎 42mm Japanese Nomi Chisel Carpentry Aogami Blue Steel Vintage

Miyanaga (宮永鑿製作所) has forged Japanese chisels in the Banshu Miki region of Hyogo Prefecture since 1908. Now in its third generation, the family holds the rare title of. Dentou Kougeishi (Traditional Craft Artisan).

Miyanaga 宮永 48mm Japanese Nomi Round Chisel Gouge Carpentry White Steel NOS

Miyanaga (宮永鑿製作所) is a 3rd-generation chisel maker from Banshu Miki (播州三木), Japan’s premier center for forged woodworking tools. Blades are laminated with Shirogami white steel backed with soft iron for an ideal combination of edge retention and resilience.

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