Japanese chisel profile?

[Jack Curtis]

Is there a difference between western and eastern dovetails? I've definitely ruled out the shinogi profile.

Yes, but the only reason I phrased it that way was to emphasize that "dovetail" is an English term and all that I was talking about. If you want chisels specifically for dovetails, that's a different choice/search.

[Darren Brown]

Jack,

I was totally kidding when I asked if there was a difference between eastern and western dovetails. I've been told I have a very dry sense of humor and it rubs some people the wrong way or they just don't get it. Thanks for your thoughtful response. I love it when a question I asked generates such a lively discussion. Derek, do you have all your pictures ready to just call up, or do you take them special to match your need? You are prolific my friend.

Darren

[Derek Cohen]

Darren

Have you heard of Photobucket?

These are questions that have been raised so many times before. Plus, in many instances, I have written about them on my website (where there are more photos.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Jack Curtis]

Jack,

I was totally kidding when I asked if there was a difference between eastern and western dovetails. I've been told I have a very dry sense of humor and it rubs some people the wrong way or they just don't get it. Thanks for your thoughtful response. I love it when a question I asked generates such a lively discussion. ...

I confess I didn't get the humor, but that didn't rub me the wrong way, it was a reasonable question.

[Chuck Darney]

I just got a couple of Ouchi chisels from Stu in a little different style. They're 'yama-ari' style and, according to Stu, they're made specifically for dovetails and general work. No side 'land', just a 75° angle on the sides all the way down to the back. They fit very nicely with the 14 degree angles I generally use and aren't nearly as "fragile" as the ones marked as "dovetail". They could easily be used as a bench or general purpose chisel. I've been very happy with them.

I'm sure Stu could give you more information.