Mikihisa 15mm Spear Point Marking Knife
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.
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”).
- 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.