Japanese gouges for paring and engraving by Michi Hamono - 5-piece set

Brand: Michi Hamono
Game contents: 5 corner rounding knives (3R, 5R, 10R, 15R, 20R)
Blade steel: Blue Paper Steel (Aogami), Japanese high-carbon steel
Blade thickness: 1.3mm
Handles: zelkova wood (Keyaki), ergonomic
Box: Kiri wood (paulownia tomentosa) for storage and protection
Length: 145 to 155mm

Round and smooth the corners and angles of leather pieces (bags, wallets, cases, bracelets).
Professional finishing of the edges of leather goods.
Precision work for artisans, saddlers and leather enthusiasts.
Surface preparation prior to gluing, sewing or dyeing.

Interview :
- Cleaning: after use, wipe each blade to remove leather residue or oils.
- Sharpening: sharpen regularly on suitable stones (e.g. fine stone 3000 to 6000) to maintain a sharp edge.
- Protection: apply a thin layer of suitable oil (e.g. camellia oil) to limit the oxidation of high carbon steel.
- Storage: place back in the paulownia wood box to protect the blades and avoid shocks or dirt.

The set of 5 corner rounding knives – Michi Hamono is designed for leather goods and leather finishing work where perfectly rounded corners are required: flaps, pocket corners, wallet or case edges, etc.

Each knife features a blade made of Japanese Blue Paper Steel #2 (also known as Aogami #2), a high carbon steel renowned for its edge retention and ability to be finely sharpened, thus guaranteeing clean and controlled cuts even after many uses.

The ergonomic handles made of zelkova (Keyaki) wood offer a comfortable and stable grip, essential for the precise and repetitive movements characteristic of leatherworking.

The set comes in a paulownia wood box, allowing you to protect and organize the knives when not in use.