Exceptional Vintage Tōkichirō 15-Piece Oire Nomi Set | Tokkyū Grade | Made in Japan | Unused
This is an exceptionally rare and complete 15-piece Japanese Oire Nomi (bench chisel) set by Tōkichirō (藤吉郎), bearing the historic inscription:
「都聖郷住人 船山翁造是」
(Miyako-hiji-gō Jūnin, Funayama-okina Zō-zhi)
The set is designated Tokkyū (特級品 / Special Grade), with all fifteen chisels retaining their original quality labels.
According to the original handwritten calligraphy preserved on the Kiribako (paulownia wood storage box), this special-order set features premium Ebony (Kokutan) handles, Yonjimai-Ura (四枚裏 / Four-Piece Laminated Steel) construction, and a refined Sōmigaki (総磨 / full mirror-polished) finish.
The entire 15-piece set remains unused and has been carefully preserved in outstanding original condition, together with its original box, handwritten inscription, and quality labels.
Condition
Complete 15-piece set
Unused, long-term preserved deadstock
Tokkyū (特級品 / Special Grade)
All original quality labels remain intact
Yonjimai-Ura (四枚裏 / Four-Piece Laminated Steel)
Premium Ebony (Kokutan) handles
Sōmigaki (総磨 / full mirror-polished) finish
Original Kiribako included
Original handwritten calligraphy preserved
Minor storage marks and natural aging may be present due to age
Specifications
Maker: Tōkichirō (藤吉郎)
Inscription: 「都聖郷住人 船山翁造是」
Type: Oire Nomi (Japanese bench chisels)
Pieces: 15-piece complete set
Grade: Tokkyū (特級品 / Special Grade)
Construction: Yonjimai-Ura (四枚裏 / Four-Piece Laminated Steel)
Handles: Ebony (Kokutan)
Finish: Sōmigaki (総磨 / full mirror polish)
Box: Original Kiribako with handwritten calligraphy
Condition: Unused, long-term preserved
Origin: Japan
This exceptionally well-preserved Tōkichirō 15-piece Oire Nomi set combines Tokkyū-grade designation, Yonjimai-Ura construction, premium Ebony handles, Sōmigaki finish, and original handwritten documentation.
The survival of all fifteen original quality labels, together with the original Kiribako and its handwritten inscription, gives this complete set particularly strong collectible appeal.
At the same time, the chisels remain fully functional and are suitable for professional woodworking, fine joinery, traditional Japanese craftsmanship, and serious tool collections.
