Zen-Wu Y-2 Chisel

The Y-2 is a Western-style bench chisel built around Zen-Wu white-paper carbon steel (ZW-C2), heat-treated with multiple cryogenic cycles to 64 HRC. A traditional carbon steel composition (minimal alloy, minimal impurities) refined by modern heat treatment for edge retention and toughness.

Classic design, dead-flat bevels and backs. The chisel body has a shaped thumb rest and softened corner reliefs at the points where hands naturally grip, details that matter over a long session of paring or chopping. Chisel 130mm, handle 140mm, total length 270mm. Ships at a 30° bevel, flat and ready to shave.

Successor to the Y-1 Chisel. The Y-1 used ZW-C1 at 63.5 HRC; the Y-2 steps up to ZW-C2 at 64 HRC.

We do not currently offer 3/4". For that size, the 20mm is the nearest equivalent.

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