Hey Folks - New here and psyched to be part of the group!
I saw a few posts with Japanese Nomi discussed and I wanted to post a couple of pics of my set of Chutturo Imai Sword Steel bench chisels. I bought these about 15 years ago - over the course of a couple of years, from Koyoko at Misugi Designs. I then had some medical things crop up, and got relocated out to the east SF Bay area, so I am now just getting back into WW. I am blowing the dust off all my old tools and getting these organized in my shop, and connecting with folks online as well.
I would love to see other peoples collections, and not only nomi - if you have saws or planes I am very interested in all tools Japanese. I also want to start collecting hand tools. Making the rounds at flea markets and shows etc. Maybe I will see you there. I am very easy to recognize, being 6' 10" and slightly large. Lets just say Shaq and I could trade clothes. Or at least he could get into mine, I think I am a bit rounder.
So please let me see what you have and lets compare! Love to talk about tools!
Joe
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