Used mainly to clean up sharp corners when cutting fine joints; particularly in dovetailing applications. Its bevelling give this type of chisel an almost triangular cross section; the ideal profile for dovetail work. .
Fujikawa 'Yasaku' professional grade Umeki-Nomi chisels features a blade of 'White' steel laminated into a soft steel main body, white oak handle and black finished steel hoop.
Fujikawa chisel factory was founded 90 years ago and is located in Miki city, the mecca of Japanese woodworking hand tools. Mr. Kyozo Fujikawa is the 2rd generation and is proud of his skills of making his unique Kihada patterned chisels as well as regular chisels. Now, the 2nd, and 3th generation (Ricardo Fujikawa) are working together.