Vintage Japanese Signed Double Chisel Laminated Forged Iron 18mm(6-6-6mm) Nomi Red Oak Nesting Bowls With exception to minor sign

With exception to minor sign of past use

Is it made of iron and is finished in a black lacquer or enamel

Antique Japanese Bronze Statue of a Zen Buddhist Monk w/ Jewel & Staff

No reign mark

Vintage Japanese Signed Double Chisel Laminated Forged Iron 18mm(6-6-6mm) Nomi Red Oak Nesting Bowls With exception to minor signVintage 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. And a great