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11th November 2017, 12:21 AM #1Novice
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Identifying maker of Japanese Chisels
Any help with identifying the mark on a set of chisels would be appreciated.
I am dispersing a workshop and am trying to set a value on this set of 10 which are in lovely (seem unused) condition.
Possibly there is someone on the forum who can help with translation.
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11th November 2017, 07:26 AM #2
You can try google translate camera on your mobile phone.
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11th November 2017, 05:45 PM #3Member
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The chisels are "Fujihiro" (二治弘). A search on the Internet found a few people selling them around in Japan (and japan-tool as well). I've seen two different claims to who exactly is the blacksmith though. If they came in a box that it a useful thing to show a photo of, because it identifies them more fully.
The other word "touroku" (登録) just means "registered".
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Iain
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12th November 2017, 12:31 AM #4Novice
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Many thanks. Very handy app
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12th November 2017, 12:52 AM #5Novice
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Iain.
Thank you for your quick reply. Unfortunately we cannot find a box so no further help from that direction.
However, with your help I now believe they are the single hollow chisels with red oak handles seen online. All measurements are correct. Forged by Chutaro Imai.
The chisels are on the wall in a specially made rack. They seem more like a decoration in my eyes considering they seem unused!
Help much appreciated Iain.
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12th November 2017, 01:48 AM #6
If you are trying to maximise the value of the chisels, check if the hoops have been set. This is possibly the best indication of their use or not.
Without a box, they may be worth much more individually than as a set.regards from Alberta, Canada
ian
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29th November 2017, 09:36 AM #8SENIOR MEMBER
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Let me know if/when you go to sell them along with any other japanese hand tools i'm in collection mode at the moment it's a darn hard habit to kick.
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