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Mikihisa 15mm Spear Point Marking Knife

SKU: GY-L059Barcode: 4986822115152

CA$26.99

Summary

Achieve flawless layout lines with the Mikihisa 15mm Hand-Forged Japanese Spear Point Marking Knife by Ikeuchi Hamono. This single-bevel, hand-forged tool delivers unmatched accuracy for joinery and fine woodworking.

Description

The Mikihisa 15mm Hand-Forged Japanese Spear Point Marking Knife is forged by the renowned Ikeuchi Hamono family and features a single-bevel spear point design (V pointed), allowing for effortless marking in both directions. The blade is crafted from a lamination of premium blue steel (Aogami) and soft steel, ensuring exceptional sharpness, durability, and ease of maintenance. Its hollow-ground back makes resharpening quick and straightforward, while the flat profile offers a reliable reference surface for precise work. Highly versatile, this tool excels not only at marking but also as a paring chisel for detailed woodworking tasks. Whether you’re a professional or enthusiast, the Mikihisa marking knife delivers the accuracy and control demanded by fine joinery and cabinetry.

Known in Japan as kensaki shirabiki (“tip-of-the-sword marking knife”).

Product features

  • Hand-forged by Ikeuchi Hamono under the Mikihisa brand, with three generations of blacksmithing expertise.
  • 15mm wide, single-bevel spear point blade for precise marking in both directions.
  • Laminated blue steel (Aogami) core with soft steel backing for outstanding sharpness and edge retention.
  • Hollow-ground back for fast, easy resharpening and a flat reference surface.
  • Doubles as a paring chisel for fine woodworking and trimming tasks.
  • Minimalist, handle-free design enhances control and paring versatility.
  • Crafted in Japan using traditional techniques for superior quality and reliability.