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  0 Thread: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
Post: RE: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
Some of the earlier posts speculating on ageing smiths may be spot on. The vendor has actually told me that some of the more in-demand smiths are so rushed and pushed to produce more, that they are st...
 doobiesim Woodworking Hand Tools 29 7,802 07-21-2021, 03:17 AM
  0 Thread: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
Post: RE: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
I'm not too familiar with Japanese tools but I'm very familiar with Japanese culture, having being there multiple times and purchased many kitchen knives, etc. Normally their service is absolutely exc...
 doobiesim Woodworking Hand Tools 29 7,802 07-20-2021, 07:11 PM
  0 Thread: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
Post: RE: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
So just an update. I've had a couple of emails from the vendor. Unfortunately nothing has come of it. Despite obvious flaws in the lamination line of the Tasai chisels, and defective mortise chisels d...
 doobiesim Woodworking Hand Tools 29 7,802 07-20-2021, 03:06 AM
  0 Thread: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
Post: RE: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
I hate doing this. I am well acquainted with the customs and politeness of the Japanese so I really want to be sure before I complain. I've attached some pics of the issues and would love to hear your...
 doobiesim Woodworking Hand Tools 29 7,802 06-29-2021, 07:37 PM
  0 Thread: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
Post: RE: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
darn. I wish I came and posted here earlier. It all seems pretty strange given the reputation these tools have on the net, particularly youtube, etc. and Japanese products as a whole. As a comparis...
 doobiesim Woodworking Hand Tools 29 7,802 06-29-2021, 06:50 PM
  0 Thread: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
Post: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
Hi All, I'm relatively new to hand tools, and in particular to Japanese hand tools. Having recently obtained a budget to splurge slightly after a windfall, I recently began the adventure of getting s...
 doobiesim Woodworking Hand Tools 29 7,802 06-29-2021, 01:47 AM

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