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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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You can try google translate camera on your mobile phone.
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by tom's shed
The other word "touroku" (登録) just means "registered".
Regards,
Iain
Many thanks. Very handy app
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.
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.
No problem. IainQuote:
Originally Posted by tom's shed
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.