Authentic Japanese Woodworking Tools. Kikuhiromaru Japanese Oire Nomi 15 mm – White Steel #2. An Oire Nomi bench chisel with a blade width of 15 mm for woodworking, joinery, and fitting work. Oire Nomi is a Japanese bench-chisel form used for woodworking and joinery. This width can be selected for joints, grooves, and trimming where it fits the work. Why Choose This Item? Select this blade width to match the width of your joint, groove, or trimming task. White Steel #2 and red oak handles combine traditional materials with clear care requirements. Maker & Brand Information. Brand: Kikuhiromaru /. Steel / Material Information. Blade material: White Steel #2. Handle: Akagashi / Japanese red oak. White Steel #2 requires care against moisture and rust; see the maintenance notes below. Oire Nomi / Japanese bench chisel. Akagashi / Japanese red oak. New (listing classification; inspect the photographs for actual surface condition). Listed as New; check the actual item photographs for surface and packaging details. Review the listing photographs for the appearance of the blades, handles, and fittings. This listing is classified as New. Please inspect all listing photographs for the actual surface, handles, fittings, and packaging. Before use, inspect the cutting edge, back, handle, ferrule, and hoop. Complete final honing, fitting, or adjustment as needed for your preferred setup. A new Japanese chisel is not necessarily ready for immediate use without preparation. White Steel #2 is not stainless. Remove moisture and wood residue after use, dry the blade, and apply suitable rust protection for storage. Important Notes for Use. Do not use the blade as a pry bar or apply excessive twisting or side force. 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 (Uragane) 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. You should not be asked to pay additional import-related charges when your order arrives. The final amount payable is shown at checkout. Please review the final amount shown at checkout and the current import rules that apply in your destination country before purchasing. Thank you for visiting BANKANE Carpenter’s Shop.