Japanese hatchet for forestry works or splitting bamboo, known as Ebi Nata.
The blade has a hook at the end to protect it from impact and to grip any object (a branch, vine, rope, plank, etc.).
450 g double-edged blade made of a sandwich of extremely resistant Hitachi blue steel (aogami) in the centre for the cutting edge and softer steel on the surface.
The whole blade is hardened and has a hardness rating of RC62 ! Incredible sharpness guaranteed...
Total length of the tool : 42.5 cm.
Black painted blade 185 mm long
(cutting edge 155 mm + 20 mm long hook + 10 mm heel),
Engraved with ideograms.
Thickness : 5.5 mm. Width : 60 mm at the tip of the cutting edge and 50 mm at the base of the cutting edge. Hook protrudes 18 mm from the blade.
Polished finish on the cutting edge.
Set in its wooden handle by a 75 mm long tang held in place by a nail and a metal ring.
240 mm long Japanese white oak handle, 25 mm in diameter for an ideal grip, flared at the end to prevent the tool from slipping out of the hand.
Total weight of the tool : 600 g.
Sturdy red imitation leather case with 2 press stud fasteners and a ring for storage.
Before use, always check that the blade is securely set in the handle and does not move.
Always check that no one is in the work area, particularly in the path of the tool, to avoid accidents if it slips out of your hand.
Let the weight of the tool do the work; do not use excessive force, as this may damage your tool.
Keep out of reach of children without adult supervision.
Made in Japan.
