Asahi (31JIB15) Japanese Jibiki Marking Knife -15mm

Lay down razor-thin layout lines and scribe your joints with absolute confidence using the Asahi 31JIB15 Japanese Jibiki Marking Knife 15mm. Built for serious tradespeople and precision-focused DIYers who demand uncompromising accuracy, this premium hand tool helps you achieve dead-square joinery and flawless joinery layouts every time. Its unique design registers dead true against your marking gauge, saving you time on the bench and eliminating guesswork when marking out complex woodwork.

Crafted from Yasuki-Hagane laminated white high carbon steel backed with SK steel, this 180mm knife delivers legendary sharpness and durability. The hammer tone finished face and flat ground back ensure reliable performance, while the hollow-ground business end makes lapping quick and straightforward. Tackle your next build with a tool engineered for professional results.

Features

• Made from Yasuki-Hagane, laminated white high carbon steel with an SK steel backing
• Easy to sharpen and produces a very sharp long lasting edge
• Hammer tone finished on the face and flat ground on the back side to register true against a marking gauge
• Slight hollow grind on the back side of the business end for ease of lapping the back of the blade
• Cutting edge is at a very steep angle for maximum edge durability and polished to produce the legendary level of sharpness you expect from a Japanese edge tool

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