A vintage 10-piece Japanese Oire Nomi (bench chisel) set by Motomiya Yoshimasa (Registered), crafted in Echigo Sanjo, Niigata, Japan during the late Showa era (circa 1970s–1980s).
Yoshimasa is known for producing high-quality, professional-grade chisels, regarded alongside masters such as Tsunehiro, Umihiro, Yamahiro, Kiyohisa, Etsuhiko, Kuniyoshi, Tasai, Kikuhisamaru, Keiju, Funahiro, Ichihiro, Kiyotada, and Nagahiro.
This set features durable large-socket (“ooiire”) construction with well-balanced red oak (akagashi) handles, making it ideal for precise joinery and fine woodworking.
Condition:
Unused long-term storage (dead stock)
Original factory state (no final honba sharpening, katsura untouched)
Includes original vintage paper-covered box
Minor storage marks or patina may be present
Specifications:
Maker: Motomiya Yoshimasa (Registered)
Origin: Echigo Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Type: Oire Nomi (bench chisels)
Pieces: 10 (complete set)
Construction: Large-socket (ooiire)
Handles: Red oak (Akagashi)
Box: Original vintage paper-covered box included
Era: Late Showa (circa 1975–1985)
This rare Motomiya Yoshimasa chisel set with red oak handles and original vintage box is highly collectible, yet fully functional for professional woodworking and fine joinery.
