Kakuri 42mm Japanese Chisel

$29.90

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This 42mm wide Japanese chisel provides an exceptional cutting edge, backed by a strong chisel body and handle. The ideal combination of features for cutting, chopping, and paring.

The short body is more maneuverable, fitting into tighter spaces, while the wide blade gives you a longer cutting edge for paring operations. While working with a Japanese chisel is different, that difference is soon overshadowed by the ease of using this tool.

Kakuri, the Japanese company that makes this chisel, has been in business since 1946, hand-crafting quality Japanese tools, including various types of chisels, Japanese saws, and woodworking planes. The superior quality of their tools makes them a joy to work with.

Wider 42mm Blade
Precision Paring
Hollow Ground Back

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Highlights:

Laminated Blade Construction
High-carbon steel edge delivers excellent edge retention, while a softer cast steel body absorbs shock without damage.
Wide 42mm Blade
Provides a longer cutting stroke—perfect for clean paring and precise flattening.
Hollow Ground Back
Makes flattening faster and easier during sharpening.
Reinforced Socket Connection
Socket-style joinery prevents handle damage common in tang-style chisels.
Shorter Body for Control
Compact blade length improves maneuverability in tight spaces and delicate cuts.
White Oak Handle with Katsura Hoop
Strong, traditional handle resists splitting and mushrooming under heavy use.

42mm Wide Blade
Wider blade is excellent for making large
cuts and for paring operations.

Hollow Ground Back
Hollow back design simplifies flattening during sharpening, saving time and effort.

Laminated Blade
A high-carbon steel cutting edge offers superior edge retention, forge-laminated to a softer cast steel body that absorbs impact and resists chipping.

Socket Connection
Japanese chisels have a forged socket for connection to the handle, unlike western-style chisels which have a tang that's inserted into a hole in the handle.