NOS Set of 5 TAKAHIRO & OYAMASHI Japanese Oire Nomi Bench Chisels 11.5-42mm MINT 8

Description

Product Overview

Up for sale is an incredibly rare, museum-grade treasure for professional woodworkers and tool collectors: a 100% Unused, New Old Stock (NOS) 5-Piece Premium Set of Japanese Oire Nomi (追入鑿 / Master Bench Chisels).

This elite, hand-picked assortment features some of Japan's most legendary master blacksmith brands, centered around the highly revered "TAKAHIRO" (高弘), alongside the famous "OYAMASHI" (小山市) and "MASAKATSU" (正勝). Forged using traditional laminated high-carbon Japanese steel, these chisels represent the pinnacle of professional-grade edge retention and razor-sharp performance.

Every chisel features its traditional wooden handle and factory-set steel striking hoop (Katsura), and the cutting edges remain untouched beneath their original vintage protective factory caps.

Set Breakdown & Size Specifications (Metric & Inch)

This 5-piece luxury set covers an exceptionally practical range of widths, from precision detail work to grand surface paring:

  1. TAKAHIRO (高弘) — Sun-yon (寸4) : 42 mm (~1-5/8" inch)

  2. TAKAHIRO (高弘) — Roku-bu (6分) : 18 mm (~3/4" inch)

  3. OYAMASHI (小山市) — Roku-bu (6分) : 18 mm (~3/4" inch)

  4. TAKAHIRO (高弘) — Go-bu (5分) : 15 mm (~5/8" inch)

  5. MASAKATSU (正勝) — 3.8-bu (3分8厘) : 11.5 mm (~7/16" inch)

Detailed Condition Report

  • Overall Status: New Old Stock / Unused Warehouse Storage Item. These tools have never tasted wood and have never been struck.

  • Blades & Steel: Flawless, mint condition. The cutting edges and hollow-ground backs (Ura) are 100% pristine, perfectly preserved by their original protective resin caps.

  • Handles & Cosmetics: Because this is an authentic vintage warehouse find, some handles may show minor cosmetic storage scuffs, slight wood grain dimming, or light dust/patina from age. This natural aging only adds to their historic charm and confirms their genuine vintage origin.

  • This magnificent master-smith set is sold completely As-Is in its pristine, found store-stock condition. A definitive centerpiece upgrade for any high-end workshop.