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Nijihiro Chisels
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Hand forged chisels by Imai san at Nijihiro, with White Paper Steel laminated to low carbon jigane steel and White Oak handles. The hoops are already set, so they’re ready for use straight away. Order individually or the entire set.

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Hand forged chisels by Imai san at Nijihiro, with White Paper Steel laminated to low carbon jigane steel and White Oak handles (Quercus myrsinifolia). The hoops are already set, so they’re ready for use straight away. Order individually or the entire set.

Most Japanese woodworking uses softwoods (mostly cedar and cypress) and these chisels are not intended for use with harder timber, especially knotted or burred wood.

More about Nijihiro Chisels

Second generation chisel maker Imai san has been working in the family business since leaving school at 18. He’s also a tournament-level Tai Chi enthusiast.

3mm	$102.00
6mm	$107.50
9mm	$112.50
12mm	$118.00
15mm	$123.50
18mm	$129.00
24mm	$146.50
30mm	$150.50
36mm	$161.50
42mm	$172.50
Boxed Set	$1,190.50
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Delivering to US (Paying in USD) Edit

Nijihiro Chisels • 3mm

115g
Shirogami White Paper Steel
Japanese White Oak handles
Made in Sanjo, Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Nijihiro Chisels • 6mm

125g
Shirogami White Paper Steel
Japanese White Oak handles
Made in Sanjo, Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Nijihiro Chisels • 9mm

135g
Shirogami White Paper Steel
Japanese White Oak handles
Made in Sanjo, Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Nijihiro Chisels • 12mm

145g
Shirogami White Paper Steel
Japanese White Oak handles
Made in Sanjo, Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Nijihiro Chisels • 15mm

165g
Shirogami White Paper Steel
Japanese White Oak handles
Made in Sanjo, Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Nijihiro Chisels • 18mm

175g
Shirogami White Paper Steel
Japanese White Oak handles
Made in Sanjo, Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Nijihiro Chisels • 24mm

205g
Shirogami White Paper Steel
Japanese White Oak handles
Made in Sanjo, Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Nijihiro Chisels • 30mm

215g
Shirogami White Paper Steel
Japanese White Oak handles
Made in Sanjo, Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Nijihiro Chisels • 36mm

245g
Shirogami White Paper Steel
Japanese White Oak handles
Made in Sanjo, Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Nijihiro Chisels • 42mm

265g
Shirogami White Paper Steel
Japanese White Oak handles
Made in Sanjo, Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Nijihiro Chisels • Boxed Set

1.6kg
Shirogami White Paper Steel
Japanese White Oak handles
Made in Sanjo, Japan
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Delivery

UK: (excluding Tripod Ladders)

Free delivery for orders over £100*
£4.00: Standard service via Royal Mail Tracked 48; typically 2–5 working days.
£7.50: Priority service via Royal Mail Tracked 24, DHL, FedEx, or UPS; typically delivered next working day by 6pm (excluding Sat/Sun and UK Bank Holidays) for orders received before 12pm GMT Mon–Fri (excluding UK Bank Holidays).

Global: (excluding Tripod Ladders)

Free delivery for orders over £/$/€100*
Price depends on location - adjust the COUNTRY tab in your basket to see the price.
We use DHL, FedEx, or UPS, and we’ll email you the tracking info.

*Customs fees may apply and are estimated during checkout. Surcharges may apply to some larger or heavier items to some areas.
* Please note Niwaki are not responsible for any import duty, taxes or fees incurred and these will be will be collected by our courier during customs clearance — For EU countries, when possible DHL will provide an estimate on the order confirmation page.

Caring For Your Tools

Most of our sharp tools are made from carbon steel - this means they may, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. Caring for them involves three things…

1. Correct Use:

Japanese steel is hard and sharp, and can be more brittle than some people are used to - it will chip if abused
Do not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material (even bamboo fibres and some very hard woods, especially knots and burrs, can damage steel edges)
Do not twist or apply uneven pressure
Cut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibres
Pay attention to our maximum cut dimensions, and don’t overdo it (shears are not loppers)
Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts

2. Keeping Them Clean:

Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Crean Mate and water
Dry, wipe over with Camellia oil and store in a dry place

3. Keeping Them Sharp:

New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge, especially if you’re box clipping (you need REALLY sharp blades to get a good finish with box). Use the Niwaki Sharpening Stones for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).