white steel matsumura bench chisel

[Jessica de Boer]

I wouldn't know but I would try to get a chisel by another maker. Matsumura is completely unknown in Japan which doesn't speak well of the quality.

[Derek Cohen]

I had a few Matsumura dovetail chisels about 18 years ago. They kept chipping. They were replaced by Koyamaichi. I've been very satisfied by these. Never chipped, sharpen easily and hold a good edge.

Get them from Lee Valley.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[brian zawatsky]

Mike-
You can get a much better quality entry-level bench chisel in the Masashige brand from Hida Tool with only a 2 or 3 day turnaround in shipping (as long as it’s in stock). I have a few of this brand and while they are not nearly the best chisels in my arsenal, the steel is of decent quality and they are not very expensive, so good to learn on.