B65-308 JAPANESE BENCH CHISELS IOB. Akio Tasai. Ten chisels with mokume finish, rosewood handles, in original wooden box. Total length of chisels is 8-3/4" with blade length 4". Eight still have plastic sleeves on end. Tasai's chisels are among the most well known chisels in Japan. Akio Tasai started his journey as a blacksmith at age of 12 and still forges strong at age 80. His son Michio is also at the forge making other tools. Every process is done in traditional style and highly sought after. Fine 2500-4000