KAKURI Japanese Wood Chisel Set [Long Handle] 3 Piece for Woodworking, Made in JAPAN, Japanese Oire Nomi for Carve, Mortise, Dovetail, Sharp Japanese Carbon Steel, Red Oak Wood Handle

My first reaction was, "The handles are kind of small." But despite my larger-than-average hands, I've found them a delight to use. The price is nice. They sharpen quickly and easily (though they're pretty doggone sharp out of the box). And for the price, I'm quite pleased with my purchase. I like Kakuri's products. Good quality without crazy prices. I have a couple of their planes as well.

Excellent japanese craftsmanship. I'm happy that the blade covers look like they're going to last because, you know, DANGER!! Very sharp chisel tips : ) Beautiful natural wood handles as well.

Hardness not consistent through all three chisels-larger two sizes much harder than the narrow one (please note this is a subjective analysis, determined when I flattened & honed the chisels-the narrower of the three was much softer). Setting of the rings was not bad, as the fit of the rings was accurately done, and took no more than five to ten minutes for each (yes, on Japanese chisels, the rings at the top of the handle, must be set). After sharpening, all three did an equal job of paring end grain of pine (remember, Japanese tools, used in Japan, are typically used on softer woods than in the states), including the narrower chisel. The larger chisel had a bad grinding on the flat (the hollowed side) and it will take a fair number of sharpenings to get all of that hollow area (located near the edge) 100% flat.For the reasons stated above, I'm giving these chisels three out of five stars. If the larger chisel had not had such a bad grinding of the back, these would be a solid four out of five, even accounting for the bit of softness in the narrow chisel (again, this was a subjective impression). For about $14.00, these chisels are cheap! After I use them for a few weeks, I may update my review and star ratings.Ok-I'm increasing my rating by one star to four stars. I've had these for a year, and though they're not my goto chisels, I've used them more than enough to search out this type (bench) for a specific size. Edge retention, after sharpening back a bit, is excellent. Hoops are well set, permitting mallet use. Again. At $45 for a set of three, these are a bargain, and merit serious consideration. Again, I was a professional carpenter and since 1989, an advanced hobbyist woodworker.Another update to my review, first was three stars, then four and now FIVE stars! The mid-sized chisel has become my go to bench chisel. As previously mentioned, I have sharpened back a bit and the edge retention continues to improve. The style of a Japanese chisel permits mallet use, and, being a bench chisel, I have struck this mostly with a 16 oz. claw hammer, to absolutely no detriment to the edge (sharpened around 25 degrees). They take a licking and keep on ticking! At $45 for a set of three, these are definitely a great buy.As I have previously mentioned, I was a professional, and now at 67, a hobbyist. I use my tools and see their value in the job they do. My Lee Valley, my Lie Neilsen, my various boutique saw get used and not pampered. I have some better Japanese dovetail chisels that are beyond superb, but each cost more than triple the price of a set of three of these. I would bet, that if careful not to overheat the steel, I could grind bevels on the side lands of these and end up with a superb dovetail chisel.Another update: the largest of the three chisels is now a constant companion of mine in my shop! Edge retention is great! Honing or sharpening is not bad at all! To my way of working, edge retention is as good, if not better, than most modern chisels (LN, Ashley Iles, etc.) and as good, if not better than my vintage (Witherby, Ward, Buck, etc.). To me the total cost of all three in this set, is less than what, to me, the value of this one chisel of this set is worth!

Well made and sharp oob. Lite honing and good to go. Have not set hoops yet and may never as I use most chisels for freehand work. Rarely have I used a mallet or hammer other than on my cold steel chisels. And they look it.

DISAPPOINTED.Defects right out of the package.1. Package had visible damage.2. 15mm chisel: cutting tip end was exposed---blade protective guard was not in place (loose in box)---corner chipped/broken off.3. 24mm chisel: back side, convex area is too close to the cutting edge---less than 1mm---insufficient for resharpening, at a later date. (NOTE: other chisel had up to 4mm of material).NOTE: This is a product made in China (label on package).I have and have used several Japanese Wood Working Tools, over many years.This batch ARE NOT Japanese quality tools, that I'm familiar with.POOR QUALITY and workmanship.Received replacement set!---within a few days.Rating upgraded to 4 stars.These are what I expected, and Made in Japan.All's good, at this point.I honed, polished and stropped them---to a scary sharp razor-like edge.Paring/shaving was very thin and super smooth on cross-grain, using only hand pressure, without having to use a mallot.In due time and extended use, I'll see how they perform and hold-up.BTW---I'm very pleased with the performance and quality of Japanese made wood working tools.

Had these Chisels for a few months now and haven't had to sharpen them since I first got them, and they're still super sharp!! Definitely worth the money.

Wow, these are an upgrade to the chisels i had before. Like all tools, they need to be sharpened when received, but my goodness they are a joy to sharpen, the metal is nice, much easier to sharpen for a beginner like me and they hold their edge so much better than other metals. The force if you use a mallet on them feels like it transfers down well into your project. They are a joy to use. Kinda wanna get rid of my old ones, but the in between sizing is nice

I've been using them to make mortises, and they do the job spectacularly. The carbon steel is hardened just right to make these great chisels - especially for the price.They are light weight and can take a serious pounding with no problems whatsoever! And when you drop it, it doesn't take 4 years to resharpen it.