Tools & Materials
Matsumura - Matsumura Japanese-Style Blue Steel Bench Chisel
This high-quality chisel holds its edge well and is hand-forged by a Japanese blacksmith
Sep 01, 2008
Made by a Japanese blacksmith who has been hand-forging chisels for 50 years, this blue-steel chisel is finely crafted and was set to go out of the box. The wood in the handle’s end is mushroomed to secure the hoop and create a comfortable pad for your hand. The blade held an edge with the best, and is slightly longer than the other Japanese blades. At $50, it’s moderately priced for such a high-quality chisel.
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