Vintage Kote Maru round trowel chisel set arranged in wooden box
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Vintage "Kote Maru" Round trowel chisel set

$495.00

Vintage Kote Maru Japanese round trowel chisel set with ten tools in the original wooden case. Currently most useful as a reference page while stock is unavailable.

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Product Care

Japanese carbon steel tools stay at their best when they are wiped dry, kept clean of sap, sharpened before they become blunt and oiled before storage. Read the full guide.

 

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Description

Vintage Kote Maru round trowel chisel set for collectors

This vintage Kote Maru set includes ten Japanese round trowel chisels in the original wooden case. It is best suited to collectors, display and specialist users interested in older Japanese woodworking and finishing tools.

This active page is useful as a reference while stock is unavailable. For current woodworking tools, browse Japanese woodworking tools and saws or Japanese tool kits and bundles.

Best suited to

  • Collectors of older Japanese woodworking tools
  • Display and reference use
  • Specialist users interested in round trowel-style chisels
  • Comparing vintage tool forms with current Japanese woodworking tools

Care expectations

Store dry in the wooden case, protect steel from rust and sharpen only if you understand the intended bevel shape.

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Specifications
  • Sizes stocked: full set of 10 chisels
  • Steel stocked: laminated carbon steel (Shirogami)
  • Other sizes available to order: vintage set only, no reorder possible
  • Handles: hardwood, turned and fitted
  • Joint: ferrule reinforced
Maintenance

Store dry in the original wooden case, protect steel from rust and sharpen only if you understand the intended bevel shape. Apply camellia oil lightly before storage if needed.

For stones, oil and rust removal, browse Japanese tool care and sharpening.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these chisels functional or collectible?

They are fully functional laminated steel chisels, but due to their age and condition many buyers consider them collectible display pieces.

What is included in the set?

The set includes ten chisels with hardwood handles in a fitted wooden storage case with Japanese inscriptions.

What steel are the blades made from?

The chisels are forged from laminated carbon steel, Shirogami (White Paper Steel), typical of Japanese chisels from this period.

Can I order replacements or single chisels?

No. This is a vintage one-off set and cannot be reordered. Individual chisels are not available separately.

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