
¥3,085
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“High-speed steel engraving chisel, Flat Round, Kamakura, 6mm” by Dojirin Kougyou is a carving chisel designed for detailed engraving work. Its gently rounded Flat Round shape makes it easy to use—from line engraving to small-scale surface leveling. It’s also a great choice for woodworking and hobby carving on materials like wood and resin.
With a Flat Round (R slightly leaning toward Hen-gari) shape, you can bring out flatter surfaces more easily than with a plain round chisel. At the same time, it’s less likely to bite too aggressively and carve too deeply. The 6mm Kamakura width offers a well-balanced size for tidying up details.
Since the blade material uses HSS (high-speed steel), you can expect better “sharpness retention” for engraving work at DIY to hobby levels. If you adjust the angle and how much force you apply based on the material, you can aim for smoother, more controlled carving.
With engraving chisels, the shape of the cutting edge greatly affects the final finish, but this Flat Round is a tool with a “broad range of uses.” It’s especially easy to get started by establishing a workflow for basic line engraving, groove carving, and light chamfering—so it’s also an approachable “first chisel” before you collect multiple sizes.
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