Japanese Woodworking Chisels Info Guide - Woodcraft
2018-12-26 · If a Japanese Chisel has a hoop, ring or ferrule (sagariwa) on top of the handle it can be struck with a mallet. If no hoop is present, the chisel is intended to be pushed by hand (not struck) and usually has a longer handle to facilitate this type of use. The Japanese believe the hoop helps to prevent the wooden handle from splitting during use.
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