Kakuri Wood Chisel – White Steel 3mm Japanese Oire Nomi

Why you’ll love it

• Ultra-fine 3 mm blade ideal for delicate joinery, dovetails, and precision detailing
• Hand-forged Japanese white steel (Shirogami) delivers exceptional sharpness
• Laminated blade construction balances edge retention with controlled flexibility
• Traditional oire nomi profile offers excellent balance and feedback
• Comfortable white oak handle with steel hoop for durability and control
• Responds precisely in both softwoods and hardwoods
• Crafted in Japan by Kakuri, specialists in traditional woodworking tools

Quick specs

• Brand: Kakuri
• Tool type: Wood chisel (oire nomi)
• Blade material: White paper steel (Shirogami), laminated
• Blade width: 3 mm
• Handle material: Red oak with steel hoop
• Cut style / mechanism: Hand-forged laminated blade
• Best for: Fine joinery, dovetails, small mortises, detail work

About this wood chisel

The Kakuri Wood Chisel White Steel 3 mm is a precision hand tool designed for woodworkers who value control, sharpness, and traditional craftsmanship. Built in the classic Japanese oire nomi style, it is intended for detailed joinery and fine corrective work where accuracy matters more than force.

At the heart of the chisel is laminated white paper steel, forged by hand in Japan. This construction fuses an extremely hard cutting edge with a softer backing layer, resulting in a blade that sharpens easily while maintaining excellent edge life. The narrow 3 mm width allows you to work confidently in tight spaces, refine joints, and clean corners with clarity and control.

Performance & use cases

This chisel excels in tasks that demand precision rather than bulk material removal. It performs exceptionally well when cutting dovetails, refining small mortises, trimming shoulders, or cleaning tight joinery where wider chisels cannot reach. The keen edge slices cleanly through end grain and responds predictably to controlled hand pressure.

The red oak handle provides a comfortable grip and clear tactile feedback, allowing you to feel exactly how the blade engages the wood. The steel hoop reinforces the handle for light mallet work while preserving balance for paring cuts. Whether you are restoring furniture, building fine cabinetry, or refining small details, this chisel supports consistent, accurate results.

In workshops across the UAE, it suits both professional benches and dedicated home setups where fine handwork is part of the process.

How to use (quick guide)

• Hone the blade before first use to achieve optimal sharpness
• Register the flat back of the chisel against your reference surface
• Use controlled hand pressure for paring and detail work
• Lightly tap with a mallet when needed for small mortises
• Keep the edge clean and dry after use
• Sharpen regularly to maintain peak performance

UAE delivery & returns

• UAE delivery: 1–2 days
• Returns: 7 days
• Shipping shown in cart at checkout.

Brand craftsmanship

Kakuri tools are produced in Sanjo, Japan, a region renowned for generations of metalworking and toolmaking expertise. Every chisel is forged, ground, and finished with attention to balance, steel quality, and usability. Kakuri’s approach emphasizes function through tradition—tools that perform consistently while honoring time-tested Japanese methods.

Final note

The Kakuri White Steel 3 mm Wood Chisel is made for woodworkers who appreciate fine control and clean results. Compact, responsive, and built with traditional Japanese steel, it becomes an extension of your hand when accuracy matters most. If your work includes refined joinery or detailed finishing, this chisel offers the sharpness, feedback, and reliability that elevate craftsmanship.