A specialized Japanese Damekiri chisel made with HSS (High Speed Steel).
The blade bears the inscriptions Tachibanatoshiaki (橘敏明) and ハイス. The blacksmith is Yoshio Usui.
This 30 mm model features a relatively slim blade profile, two ura on the back, and a Japanese red oak handle. It is intended for practical woodworking where durability, access in confined areas, and longer working time between sharpening are important.
HSS is highly wear resistant and is well suited to demanding or repetitive woodworking. Its strong edge retention can reduce sharpening interruptions during extended work.
Compared with thicker conventional chisel profiles, the relatively slim form of this Damekiri can also be useful when access is restricted.
This tool is aimed more toward practical and demanding work than extremely delicate finishing where easy and frequent sharpening is the highest priority.
Damekiri is a specialized Japanese chisel pattern with a slim blade profile. The design is particularly useful when working in confined or restricted areas where a larger or thicker chisel may be difficult to position.
| Type | Japanese Damekiri Chisel |
| Blacksmith | Yoshio Usui |
| Inscription | Tachibanatoshiaki / 橘敏明 / ハイス |
| Blade Width | 48 mm / Approx. 1-7/8" |
| Overall Length | Approx. 270 mm / 10.63 in |
| Steel | HSS / High Speed Steel |
| Back Style | Three Ura / 3-Back |
| Handle | Japanese White Oak |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
Because HSS is highly wear resistant, sharpening can take longer than with many traditional carbon-steel woodworking chisels.
Diamond or ceramic sharpening stones are recommended.
Keep the blade clean and dry after use and protect it from unnecessary moisture during storage.
If easy sharpening is your highest priority, a traditional carbon-steel Japanese chisel may suit you better. If durability and longer working time between sharpening are more important, HSS offers a highly practical alternative.