Asahi (DK-312) Japanese Laminated SK5 High Carbon Steel Bench Chisel -12mm
Product Code:DK-312
For those who desire the balance and functionality of a Japanese chisel without the price tag of their high end laminated cousins we have sourced these great value SK5 high carbon tool steel laminated chisels.
SK5 is a high grade Japanese tool steel often used in the manufacture of quality knife blades, it offers easy sharpening with a good edge holding property at an exceptionally low price. The handles are from quality Japanese white oak and feature an iron back hoop to prevent splitting.
What is SK5 steel
SK-5 is the Japanese equivalent of American 1080, a high carbon steel with carbon between 0.75%-0.85% and 0.60%-0.90% manganese. As quenched, it has a hardness near Rc 65 and produces a mixture of carbon rich martensite with some small un-dissolved carbides. The excess carbide increases abrasion resistance and allows the steel to achieve an ideal balance of very good blade toughness with superior edge holding ability. Due to these characteristics, this grade of steel has been used traditionally for making a variety of hand tools, including chisels and woodcutting saws, and has stood the test of time and use over many years in many countries.
For soft woods a bevel of 30 degrees will provide a good balance of performance and durability.
For hardwoods a bevel of 35 degrees provides the best edge durability.
Nominal Chisel Width 12mm
Please note: These chisels are hand forged and so the width of the chisel may vary +/- 1.0mm
Made in Japan
| Brand | Asahi Japanese Tools |
|---|---|
| SKU | 5060486042012 |
Christmas Delivery Schedule 2024
See below order dates and expected delivery for this Christmas period
| Order Date (Time) | Expected Delivery Date |
| Monday 23rd December (Before 2pm) | Tuesday 24th December |
| Monday 23rd December (After 2pm) - Friday 27th December (Before 2pm) | Monday 30th December |
| Friday 27th December (After 2pm) - Monday 30th December (Before 2pm) | Tuesday 31st December |
| Monday 30th December (After 2pm) - Thursday 2nd January 2025 (Before 2pm) | Friday 3rd January 2025 |
UK Mainland Delivery - Next Day (Monday - Saturday* Order By 2pm)
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Order value:
£0.00 - £14.99 = £3.95
£15.00 - £29.99 = £4.95
£30.00 - £49.99 = £5.95
Over £50 = FREE
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* Saturday delivery is not available to some remote locations.
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Remote Scottish Mainland - 2-5 Day Service
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Next Day Service: AB10-AB16, AB21-AB25, AB31-AB32, AB39, AB41, AB51-AB52, DD10-DD11, FK7-FK21, KY99, IV1-IV20, IV30-IV32, IV36, IV63,PA21-33, PH3-PH13, PH15-PH26
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Delivery to these postcodes will incur a surcharge of £10.00.
We do not like having to add this surcharge, however this is the extra we have to pay to deliver to those areas. We are aware that some companies such as 'Royal Mail' do not add a surcharge, but they also have a long list of prohibited items that we cannot send with them. Unfortunately a number of our best sellers appear on this list.
PLEASE NOTE
We do not currently ship to Northern Ireland, The Channel Islands (or other off shore islands), Isle of Wight, or the Isle of Man.
We also do not deliver to the following postcodes: HS, IV41-IV51, IV55-IV56, KA27-KA28, KT15-KT17, PA20, PA41-PA78, PH42-PH44, ZE, PO30-PO41, IM.
We hope to deliver to these areas in the future, however the cost is prohibitivley high for us at this time. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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