Genno Japanese Hand Made Hammer by Kouzaburo - 80 Monme this knife was hardened by

this knife was hardened by Shimamura Kouzaburo

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Manufacture Era: Before 1940

Smith name: Unknown (Kinshiro is not a blacksmith

Genno Japanese Hand Made Hammer by Kouzaburo - 80 Monme this knife was hardened bySmith name: Hasegawa Kouzaburo (1935~2004) Shape: Square Type: Haganetsuki (Hardened steel is attached to both ends) Weight: 325g Height: 81mm Manufacture Era: Before 1970 (according to collectors memory) Accessories Additional Information: Unused. Rusty on the surface. The hammer is an early work of the blacksmith and has the rare black finish. Most haganetsuki hammers are in a silver finish. The video below shows the blacksmith making a Haganetsuki