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A specialized extra-wide Japanese chisel from Tasai (田齋) of Echigo-Sanjo, Niigata.
The Tate Nomi (竪鑿) is designed for finishing the inside walls of large mortises and structural timber joints. This example features a double-ura back, hammered finish, leather blade sheath, box, and a BANKANE sharpening angle gauge.
A Tate Nomi is not simply an oversized bench chisel. It is a specialized traditional Japanese woodworking tool intended for large mortises, posts, beams, and structural timber joinery.
The exceptionally wide 75mm blade can be placed against the wall of a mortise to identify and remove raised or uneven areas across a broad surface.
Instead of repeatedly moving a narrow chisel across the same area, the broad cutting edge provides a useful reference when truing and finishing large mortise walls.
This makes the Tate Nomi particularly relevant to traditional Japanese carpentry, structural joinery, and timber framing.
Tasai (田齋) is a specialist Japanese chisel forge based in Sanjo, Niigata, one of Japan's historic centers of forged woodworking tools.
The Tasai workshop is known not only for conventional chisels, but also for producing specialized woodworking tools for demanding carpentry and joinery applications.
This tool bears the Fu-Setsu (風雪) name. The markings on the actual item have been inspected and confirmed.
The cutting steel is described as Special Blue Steel (青紙特殊鋼).
The exact standardized alloy designation has not been confirmed. BANKANE therefore does not identify the steel as Blue Steel #1 or Blue Steel #2 without further confirmation.
| Item Type | Tate Nomi / Extra-Wide Japanese Timber Framing Chisel |
|---|---|
| Maker / Brand | Tasai (田齋) |
| Series | Fu-Setsu (風雪) |
| Blade Width | 75mm / approximately 2.95 in |
| Blade Material | Special Blue Steel / 青紙特殊鋼 |
| Back Style | Double Ura — confirmed on the actual item |
| Finish | Hammered Finish — confirmed on the actual item |
| Markings | Product markings / inscriptions confirmed on the actual item |
| Country of Origin | Japan — Echigo-Sanjo, Niigata |
| Primary Use | Finishing mortise walls and large structural timber joints |
| Included Items | 1 Tasai Tate Nomi, box, leather blade sheath, and BANKANE Sharpening Angle Gauge |
| Blade Width | 75mm |
| Back Style | Double Ura — confirmed |
| Finish | Hammered Finish — confirmed |
| Markings | Inscription / markings confirmed on the actual item |
| Leather Blade Sheath | Included |
| Sharpening Angle Gauge | BANKANE Blade Angle Gauge included |
| Box | Included |
| Visible Rust / Damage | Please review the actual item photographs. |
| Actual Item Photographed | Please refer to the photographs in this listing. |
Please review the photographs carefully for the individual condition of the blade, cutting edge, handle, hoop, hammered surface, double ura, markings, box, and leather blade sheath.
A Tate Nomi is primarily used on the inside wall of a large mortise or structural timber joint.
The wide blade is positioned against the mortise wall so that raised or uneven areas can be identified and removed efficiently.
Its broad cutting edge is particularly useful when preparing large joining surfaces in posts, beams, and traditional timber framing.
Inspect the cutting edge, back, handle, ferrule, and striking hoop before use and perform any final sharpening or adjustment appropriate for your preferred setup.
Because this is an exceptionally wide specialized chisel, keeping the cutting edge even across its width is especially important when using the blade as a reference surface for mortise-wall finishing.
A BANKANE Sharpening Angle Gauge is included as a convenient reference when checking the sharpening angle.
The leather sheath helps protect the exceptionally wide cutting edge during storage and handling.
The BANKANE angle gauge provides a simple visual reference for checking the sharpening angle during blade preparation and maintenance.
Keep the blade clean and dry after use. Apply suitable rust protection to exposed steel surfaces when necessary, particularly during long-term storage.
Keep the leather sheath dry before placing it over the blade. Do not store a damp blade inside the sheath for extended periods.
Inspect the wooden handle, ferrule, and striking hoop periodically, particularly when the tool is used for structural timber work.
Preparation requirements vary by tool, product type, and individual condition. Some tools can be used as supplied after normal inspection, while others may benefit from honing, fitting, or adjustment.
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Some new Japanese chisels are supplied with a cutting edge already sharpened to a practical working level and can be used as supplied after normal inspection. Experienced users may still refine the edge to suit their preferred finish, geometry, and intended work.
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