Tokichiro “Funayama-okina Zō-zhi” Oire-Nomi Japanese Chisel Set — 15-Piece Tokkyū Special Grade Set
An exceptional and complete 15-piece Oire-Nomi (Japanese bench chisel) set crafted by the esteemed blacksmith Tokichiro (藤吉郎) and bearing the full historic inscription:
「都聖郷住人 船山翁造是」
(Miyako-hiji-gō Jūnin, Funayama-okina Zō-zhi)
This remarkable set represents the highest level of traditional Japanese woodworking tool craftsmanship. Preserved entirely unused and in outstanding showroom condition, it stands as a rare example of a complete professional-grade set surviving with its original presentation intact.
As documented in the authentic hand-brushed calligraphy on the original Kiribako (Paulownia wood storage box), this special-order set features premium Ebony (Kokutan) handles, sophisticated Yonjimai-ura (Four-Piece Laminated Steel) construction, and a luxurious Sōmigaki (Full Mirror Polish) finish.
All fifteen chisels retain their original Tokkyū (Special Grade / 特級品) quality labels.
Specifications & Features
Blacksmith / Brand: Tokichiro (藤吉郎)
Master Assembler / Inscription: Funayama-okina Zō-zhi (船山翁造是)
Origin Inscription: Miyako-hiji-gō Jūnin (都聖郷住人)
Type: Oire-Nomi / Uchi-Nomi (Japanese Bench Chisels)
Grade: Tokkyū (特級品 / Special Grade)
Quantity: Complete 15-Piece Set (十五本入)
Handle Material: Premium Ebony (Kokutan-e / 黒檀柄)
Construction: Yonjimai-ura (四枚裏 / Four-Piece Laminated Steel)
Finish: Sōmigaki (総磨 / Full Mirror Polish)
Condition: Unused
(Pristine long-term storage with all original labels intact)
Packaging: Original Kiribako with authentic handwritten calligraphy
Craftsmanship & Construction
• Premium Yonjimai-ura laminated steel construction
• Exceptional edge retention and toughness
• Full mirror-polished finish throughout the set
• High-density ebony handles offering superior balance and durability
• Traditional hand-crafted Japanese forging techniques
• Built to meet the demands of elite professional craftsmen
Recommended For
Master Carpentry
Traditional architecture, temple construction, advanced joinery, and fine furniture making.
Professional Woodworkers
Artisans seeking maximum edge retention, precision, and tactile control.
Collectors
A highly complete Tokkyū-grade set featuring premium ebony handles and original presentation.
Japanese Tool Enthusiasts
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully matched high-grade set with exceptional provenance.
Collector's Note
Complete Tokkyū-grade Tokichiro sets featuring Ebony handles, Yonjimai-ura construction, and original Kiribako documentation are rarely encountered. The survival of all original labels and inscriptions significantly enhances both authenticity and collector value.
The combination of premium materials, advanced laminated construction, mirror-polished finish, and complete original presentation places this set among the most desirable examples of traditional Japanese woodworking tools available today.
Its rarity, craftsmanship, and historical character make it equally suitable for museum-quality collections and the most demanding professional workshops.
Authentic Tokichiro (藤吉郎) “Funayama-okina Zō-zhi” Oire-Nomi Chisel Set.
Complete 15-piece Tokkyū Special Grade collection with original Kiribako.
Premium Ebony handles, Yonjimai-ura laminated construction, and full mirror-polished finish.
A museum-quality, investment-grade Japanese woodworking tool set representing the pinnacle of traditional craftsmanship.
