{"product_id":"nechamkin-chasing-tools-set-kit-1","title":"Nechamkin Chasing Tools Set Kit #1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNechamkin Chasing Tools Set Kit #1\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the 25-piece chasing tool set (Otto Frei part no. 125.285) with the 4-piece matting tool set (part no. 125.284) into a single, comprehensive kit for the serious chaser or student of the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOtto Frei is proud to offer Nechamkin Chasing Tools to the jewelry industry. For years, students and professionals have lacked an accessible source for ready-to-use chasing tools — by best accounts, the last time a commercially available set of this type existed was the mid-19th century. Designed by professional chaser \u003cstrong\u003eLiza Nechamkin\u003c\/strong\u003e and available through a top tool distributor, this kit fills that long-standing void. The 25-piece set provides a central core for any chasing tool collection, or a powerful addition to an existing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNechamkin's tools are formed from \u003cstrong\u003eW1 tool steel\u003c\/strong\u003e with tips heat treated in a controlled environment to ensure consistent Rockwell hardness. The 4.25\" (108 mm) shanks are \u003cstrong\u003esquare\u003c\/strong\u003e — delivering precision and control superior to round stock — with chamfered corners and a satin finish for comfort in hand. All tool faces are precisely shaped and polished to travel smoothly across metalwork, with long, balanced tapers for excellent sightlines to the working face. Each tool is numbered for easy identification. The 25-piece set ships in a durable stainless steel container with a non-marking Delrin™ lid and bottom, designed with room for future augmentation. \u003cem\u003e\"These tools are made to very precise specifications within extremely close tolerances. They are expertly crafted for grace and balance. I personally final polish and inspect each one. A substandard tool will never leave my workbench.\" — Liza Nechamkin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 25-piece set was developed over several years, inspired by Nechamkin's personal antique collection of over 2,000 individual chasing and repoussé tools formerly belonging to generations of \u003cstrong\u003eTiffany \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGorham\u003c\/strong\u003e chasers. The tools are best suited to Western-style jewelry and silver chasing — low to moderately high relief, outlined from the front and subsequently embossed with repoussé — as seen in the celebrated 19th- and early 20th-century work of Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., Gorham, Kirk Steiff, and Danish silversmith George Jensen. The 4-piece matting set draws inspiration from finely made French matting tools of 19th-century Paris, designed to complement matting tools K1 and K2 already included in the 25-piece set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW1 tool steel construction with heat-treated, controlled-hardness tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.25\" (108 mm) square shanks with chamfered corners and satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll tool faces precisely shaped, polished, and numbered for identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, balanced tapers for excellent sightlines to the working face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25-piece set includes core chasing tools spanning a wide range of requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-piece matting set complements K1 and K2 from the 25-piece set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel storage container with non-marking Delrin™ lid and bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer sized with room for additional tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShank Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25\" (108 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShank Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare with chamfered corners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShank Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW1 tool steel, heat-treated tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContainer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel with Delrin™ lid and bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Pieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 (25-piece chasing set + 4-piece matting set)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNechamkin 25-piece chasing tool set (part no. 125.285) in stainless steel container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNechamkin 4-piece matting tool set (part no. 125.284):\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eK3 – Small Rectangle face, Honeycomb texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eK4 – Medium Rectangle face, Raised Points texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eK5 – Small Oval face, Raised Points texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eK6 – Medium Almond face, Honeycomb texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAUTION: Always wear eye protection when using these tools.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly file or grind off any mushrooming on the striking end to prevent injury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lacquer coat applied at manufacture will wear with use; keep tools clean, dry, and stored in the container when not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor extended storage, lightly coat shanks with machine oil to inhibit rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove minor rust with steel wool, fine sandpaper, or a coarse synthetic scrubby pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain working face polish with green rouge or steel polish on a small soft buff — do not over-polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor slight reshaping of faces, use a 3M light deburring wheel or medium grit emery paper, then a compressed felt buff and steel polish. Do not allow tools to overheat — heat compromises temper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModifying these tools voids their warranty and should only be attempted by experienced metalsmiths.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nechamkin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43582611226838,"sku":"125.285KIT","price":497.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/nechamkin-chasing-tools-set-kit-1-otto-frei.jpg?v=1719956946","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/it\/products\/nechamkin-chasing-tools-set-kit-1","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}