Oire Nomi traditional japanese chisel with hollow back to facilitate sharpening. Made in the same manner they have been for centuries, these chisels are individually tempered by a master craftsman. Each chisel is sharpened to a razor edge, ready to use and fitted with a hand-forged, hooped Japanese red oak handle. Used by japanese carpenters and cabinet makers these handmade chisels have overall length 230mm and blade length of approximately 62mm. Well balanced HRC 62-63 professional grade chisels are made using high carbon Yellow Paper steel