Authentic Japanese Woodworking Tools. Yasushi Hanyu Mentori Oire Nomi 24mm – White Steel #2 / Black Finish. It combines a White Steel #2 cutting blade, traditional black finish, and Akagashi (Japanese Red Oak) handle in a practical bench-chisel format. Oire Nomi is one of the standard Japanese bench chisel forms used for general woodworking, joinery fitting, trimming, and everyday shop work. This example uses a Mentori (?) profile with chamfered blade sides. The reduced side bulk can provide useful clearance when working around joints and other confined areas. The blade width is 24mm (approximately 0.94 in). The black-finish Mentori series is offered in multiple widths so that woodworkers can select the size that best suits the joint or fitting work. This series is intended as a practical, value-focused Japanese chisel. For buyers who want a well-specified tool for regular woodworking rather than primarily a decorative or collectible finish, it offers a strong balance of White Steel #2, Yasushi Hanyu craftsmanship, Akagashi handle, and accessible everyday usability. Why Choose This Item? White Steel #2: confirmed cutting-steel specification for this black-finish series. Mentori profile: chamfered blade sides provide useful clearance around joints and confined work. Practical black finish: a traditional working-tool appearance paired with an Akagashi handle. Made by Yasushi Hanyu: the actual maker is identified separately from the Tachibana Toshiaki wholesaler brand. Value-focused choice: suitable for buyers seeking a practical Japanese chisel for regular woodworking and joinery. Maker & Brand Information. Maker: Yasushi Hanyu. Wholesaler Brand / Inscription: Tachibana Toshiaki. The maker and the name appearing on the chisel are stated separately to avoid confusing the craftsman with the wholesaler brand. Steel / Material Information. Cutting steel: White Steel #2. Handle: Akagashi (Japanese Red Oak). Blade finish: Black Finish. No unconfirmed claims regarding hardness, exact heat-treatment values, manufacturing period, or detailed forging process are made in this listing. Mentori Oire Nomi / Japanese Bench Chisel. 24mm / approximately 0.94 in. Akagashi (Japanese Red Oak). Supplied with a cutting edge already formed. Final honing or sharpening may be performed according to the user’s preferred setup and intended work. Protective lacquer may be present on the blade. It can appear as differences in shine, color, or surface texture in photographs. Visible Rust / Damage. Please review the listing photographs for the individual surface condition. Inspect the cutting edge before use. Final honing or sharpening may be performed according to the user’s preferred geometry and finish. Only included when shown and stated in the individual listing. Please refer to the photographs provided in the listing. The black finish is an intentional feature of this chisel. Protective lacquer, normal finishing marks, and natural variations in the Akagashi handle may also be visible. BANKANE avoids unnecessary polishing or cosmetic modification and keeps the tool as close as practical to its supplied condition. Please review all photographs carefully. The photographs and listing details form an important part of the description. New Japanese chisels are commonly supplied with the cutting edge already formed. Depending on the user’s preferred finish, cutting angle, and intended work, final honing or sharpening may still be performed before use. Protective lacquer, when present, does not necessarily need to be removed simply to begin using the tool. It can wear gradually during use or be removed during sharpening or with an appropriate solvent when desired. After use, remove wood residue and moisture. Keep the blade clean and dry, and apply suitable rust protection when necessary, especially during long-term storage. Periodically inspect the cutting edge, wooden handle, ferrule, and hoop. Important Notes for Use. The black surface finish and Mentori side profile are intentional features of this chisel series. Yasushi Hanyu is the maker; Tachibana Toshiaki is the wholesaler brand / inscription. Please confirm that the selected blade width is suitable for your intended joinery or woodworking task. Inspect the cutting edge before use and perform final honing or sharpening according to your preferred setup when required. Why We Describe Our Tools This Way. Japanese woodworking tools are traditionally prepared and adjusted by the craftsman before use. Rather than describing every unused tool as “ready to use, ” BANKANE explains its actual condition and any preparation that may still be required. We describe confirmed information in detail and avoid presenting uncertain claims as established fact. Our goal is to give buyers enough accurate information to decide whether the tool is suitable for their work, collection, experience, and preferred method of setup. BANKANE offers authentic Japanese woodworking tools sourced in Japan. We describe each item as clearly and honestly as possible, including storage marks, oxidation, wear, packaging condition, and any sharpening, fitting, or adjustment that may be required. The photographs and individual listing details are provided to help buyers understand what they are purchasing. We believe that honest descriptions and accurate photographs are just as important as the quality of the tools themselves. Photographs and Included Items. Only the items shown in the photographs and specifically stated in this description are included. Rulers, measuring tools, display stands, background materials, and other photography accessories are not included unless specifically stated. Colors and surface appearance may vary slightly depending on lighting, photography, and display settings. For listings with more than one unit in stock, the item received will match the stated maker, model, size, and specification, but wood grain, forged patterns, color, markings, or other individual details may vary. When the exact photographed item will be supplied, this will be stated in the individual listing. Preparation of Traditional Japanese Tools. Traditional Japanese woodworking tools are commonly supplied with the expectation that the user will perform final preparation, sharpening, fitting, and adjustment. Unless this listing specifically states that the tool is ready to use, the blade may require sharpening or fitting. A Japanese hand plane may also require adjustment of the wooden body, blade bed, blade mortise, mouth, sole, and chipbreaker before use. Natural wood can expand, contract, twist, or move because of changes in temperature and humidity during storage and international transportation. Final adjustment should therefore be performed after the tool has acclimated to the environment where it will be used. Measurements and weight are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the measuring method. Please allow for a small margin of error. The item will be visually inspected again before dispatch. The item will be packed carefully using appropriate protective materials for international transportation. Important Information for U. Please review the final amount shown at checkout and check the current import rules that apply in your destination country before purchasing. Thank you for visiting BANKANE Carpenter’s Shop.
