Tasai/ 36mm Oire Nomi. Japanese bench chisel by Tasai with red oak handle, new old stock. Brand / Maker: Tasai /. Product type: Japanese bench chisel / Oire Nomi. Blade width: 36mm / approx. Traditional Japanese size: 1 sun 2 bu /. 220mm / 8.7 in, if matching common Tasai 36mm bench chisel specifications. Handle material: Akagashi / Japanese red oak, if confirmed from the actual item. Condition: NOS / New Old Stock. Blade structure: traditional Japanese laminated chisel construction. Back style: hollow-ground ura, typical of Japanese chisels. Designed for woodworking, joinery, mortise work, trimming, and bench chisel use. Suitable for hand-tool woodworkers, Japanese woodworking users, carpenters, furniture makers, and tool collectors. Compared with smaller oire nomi, the 36mm width is useful for wider cuts, paring shoulders, cleaning larger surfaces, and wider joinery work. Compared with tataki / atsu nomi, this is an oire nomi bench chisel for general bench and joinery work, not a heavy timber-framing striking chisel. Compared with Western bench chisels, this Japanese nomi has a laminated blade and hollow-ground back that require Japanese chisel setup and sharpening knowledge. This is a Tasai 36mm Oire Nomi Japanese bench chisel with an Akagashi-style red oak handle, listed as NOS / New Old Stock. An oire nomi is a general-purpose Japanese bench chisel used for woodworking, joinery, mortise work, trimming, and fitting wooden parts. The 36mm / 1.42 in blade width is a wide and practical size for cleaning larger surfaces, trimming shoulders, and working on wider joinery. Tasai / is a well-known Japanese chisel maker name from Sanjo, Niigata. The Tasai workshop is associated with Akio Tasai and Michio Tasai, and is known for handmade chisels and edged tools made for professional craftspeople. This background makes Tasai chisels attractive to woodworkers who value Japanese hand tools, traditional forging, and collector-grade toolmaking. Choose this item if you want a wide Japanese bench chisel for woodworking or a collectible Tasai chisel in NOS condition. If you need a narrow chisel for small mortises or detailed work, a smaller size such as 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, or 15mm may be more suitable. If you need a heavier chisel for timber framing, a tataki nomi or atsu nomi may be more suitable. Please check the photos carefully. This is a sharp woodworking tool. Use for wood only; do not use on metal, concrete, stone, nails, or screws. Japanese chisels often require setup before use, including hoop adjustment, back preparation, and sharpening. Keep the blade clean and dry after use. Apply light oil to the blade to help prevent rust. Store in a dry place away from moisture. Do not drop, pry, twist, or use as a wedge. Avoid striking heavily unless the hoop and handle have been properly prepared. Red oak handles can absorb shock well, but may wear or shorten with repeated striking. For NOS items, check storage rust, lacquer condition, edge condition, handle cracks, hoop fit, box wear, and whether the chisel has ever been sharpened or used. For used or old-stock items, check edge chips, rust, pitting, ura condition, blade cracks, handle cracks, loose hoop, stamp visibility, and overall straightness. Steel type and exact finish should not be claimed unless confirmed by the actual item, label, box, or reliable source. This listing is for one 36mm chisel only unless other accessories are clearly shown in the photos. International Buyers – Please Note. For Buyers Outside the U. Please check your country? S import regulations before purchasing. Based in Hida-Furukawa, Japan, I run a traditional guesthouse in a restored old building and work on renovating vintage furniture. I also operate a shop that supports local artisans and regional crafts.
