Vintage Japanese Signed 助道 Nomi Chisel 1 5/8" Laminated Forged Iron Blade Red Oak Kyodai He is credited for the

He is credited for the introduction of Shaolin kung fu

there is an old chip and crack on the edge

Width = 8”

This is a pair of slab assembled ceramic Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) vases

This bowl is etched with a simple dragon over water

Vintage Japanese Signed 助道 Nomi Chisel 1 5/8" Laminated Forged Iron Blade Red Oak Kyodai He is credited for theVintage Japanese nomi are truly impressive in the quality of their steel. This exceptional Japanese nomi (chisel) was made many decades ago in the mid 20th century by a master Japanese blade maker in the tradition of the samurai sword, with high carbon laminated steel that holds an edge like no other in the world. It was used for precise paring and finishing of many kinds of wood joinery. This is a great size chisel for all around work. Length: 9 1 2"